Amatuer Radio, a honbby practiced from down the street to all around the world, and even beyond into space, has something for everyone!
In our series, ‘So you want to beocme a Ham’? we’ve walked through what Ham radio is, what we do with is, how we break down the parts and pieces, how to get your own license, why you need a license, and what to do once you get your license.
In this last chapter of this series, let’s talk about where to go from there, and some more resources availble to you.
First, if you’re not already a member of your local club, I highly recommend you go visit a few times and I urge you to become a member. Joining a community of like-minded enthusiasts, supporting the hobby as a whole, and have great fellowship are all parts of being in a club!
https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club
Second, consider joining or trying out for various groups inside Ham radio that support the public in specific ways.
https://www.arrl.org/ares
https://www.usraces.org/
https://www.iaru.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amateur_radio_organizations
Third, when you’re looking for Ham radio equipment, check out:
https://www.eham.net/classifieds
https://swap.qth.com/
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?forums/ham-radio-gear-for-sale.7/
https://www.arrl.org/ham-ad-listing
https://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Internet_and_Radio/Classifieds/
https://hamslist.com/
Fourth, you can learn a lot about other Hams, and find Hams you’ve talked with on the radio, through:
https://www.qrz.com/
https://www.dxzone.com/
https://www.eham.net/
Lastly, be sure to check out what social media has to offer as well!
There are plenty of great social media groups out there to help you connect and collaborate.
https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/
https://www.reddit.com/r/HamRadio/
https://www.reddit.com/r/HamRadioBeginner/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/559439643015754/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2228282568/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Amateur.Radio.Funnies/
So, what about Amateur Radio is interesting to you?
Drop a comment below to let me know what brought you here, what you’re looking for, or what you’d like to read more about!
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