Making Your First Ham Radio Call

I will walk you through everything you need to know in order to make your first Ham Radio call a successful one. "Mike Fright" is a result of not knowing what you are suppose to do. You will be ready to make that first call with confidence. I will also share tips and tricks on the best way to reach others on your Ham Radio.

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[tomcurran]

This is one of the most intimidating aspects of HAM. Having used CB since the 70s, the HAM protocols are more formal. Keep the shiny side up, good buddy, LOL.

[larryhamann]

Thank you. I became interested in Ham radio because I discovered SDR a couple of weeks ago. This week I joined the local amateur radio club expecting to find some help. Unfortunately, they are in the process of reorganizing, and the meeting showed them to be in total chaos. I was turned off. Fortunately, I found your very informative videos on YouTube this morning. They are exactly what I am looking for.

Thank you.

Larry Hamann

[jmills]

This was a very interesting video for me. I first got my technician’s license 15 years ago or so. For 3 or 4 months I think my issue was I didn’t know the basics of communicating, got frustrated and put it down. So I’m back, and hopefully with information such as this I will get a better comfort level. Thanks again.

[betterbprepared]

Great video for beginners. I've had my Technician license for just under a month and have yet to make a contact outside of the local net meeting. I did join the local radio club and have participated in the last 3 Net meetings as you suggest in the video. Learned some new techniques from your video!!

[DonzLockz]

Great practical info new guys like me really appreciate. Thank you!

[kellysnodgrass]

Thanks for the video! I used to be very active on 2 meters back in the late 1980s and am just now getting back into the hobby. At the time, my brother was active and it was easy to make contact with him. Now I don't know anyone and mic fright is a real deal. This really helped!

[RandomWire]

Thank you for calling on people to use the correct NATO alphabet. Especially important for weak signal or when trying to communicate with someone who English may not be their first language. Really cuts down on confusion!

[donm]

Great video...I'm knew and just got Technician and General and just getting started..this helps

[Chrisgturner]

Thank you for the videos you've taught me a lot I just got my technician license yesterday I find your videos very helpful.

[JOHNSMITH-ugmt]

Awesome video! I'm a new ham and think this is very helpful. I have my tech license and now studying for General. Thank you very much.

[InformalGreeting]

I am newly licensed. Haven't hit that transmit button yet. Not really a fear- I was a radio operator in the Marine Corps so talking on a radio isnt a new concept. I just don't have anyone to talk to. I'm in a major metro area and have no repeater that I can hit with a HT from my house. Have a mobile ordered and I'm guessing that will let me hit a couple. But until I have that going I have a HT scanning and never getting anything other than static occasionally.

[jimmyblythe]

MJ, I met you in Wendell when I took my technician exam in March. I’ve since passed my general as well. Thanks for the great content and for helping newbies like myself come up-to-speed. KO4YGE