HAM Radio Basics

Posted on June 15, 2016

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Many newcomers are either intimidated or confused by HAM/amateur radios. While there IS much to learn, this video is the start of a series that will answer all of your questions and get YOU licensed and on the air.

 

Mobile Radios are a great way to communicate locally (mounted in a fixed location). In the video, I talked about Cross-Band Repeat using the Kenwood TM-V71A and showed you the Comet GP-3 antenna. For fixed locations, you will also need a power supply.

HF Communications lets you talk to the world. In this video you saw the Icom IC-7200..in Multicam of course. Although you can save quite a few bucks and get it in black. You will also need an antenna tuner, power supply, and an antenna.

The above video is a quick “how to” get into ham radios and I answer some common questions I get asked about ham radio a lot. This is only my opinion and it my not be the best way for you but if you have any questions I’ll try to answer them the best I can.

21 thoughts on “HAM Radio Basics”

  2. thanks. but I was wondering if you could travel just the USA? I figured it out.?

  3. Thanks so much for this video. I'm trying to learn and understand more about communications, so this was a big help for me to get started..?

  4. In Finland we have 2 licenses. Perusluokka and yleisluokka. Only difference is TX power (120W and 1500W). I got my license 2 months ago at the age of 15. 73 de OH3EXM?

  8. Okay video…a comment "Aircraft" is both Plural and Singular…Nobody would say "I saw Aircrafts flying around today"…also do you have a "Hairball" stuck in your throat…???just sayin'….?

  9. Hello! I was wondering if you could link me to the radio you are referencing throughout the video. You produce very high-quality content; keep it up!?

  11. Have you explored WINLINK/RMS Express?  Do you have any comments on that system?  Might you do a video/tutorial on this??

  12. How do you rate CB? And approx. how much will a basic setup cost? Thanks mate?

  16. This is an excellent video in very easy to understand language. Thanks so much!!!!?

  19. Hey, I'm not sure if you're familiar with licensing in Canada, but I hope someone here is. I'm pretty young, especially for the Amateur hobby. Merely seventeen. So I wanted to know anyone's experience in getting a licence in Canada, and how it differs from the well documented licensing from the FCC. I found the practice tests very easy for the Technician class licence, taken on a website, after a single day of practice, plus background knowledge, getting high 90's. But I'm not sure how well that compares to Canada. Thanks for reading if you made it this far, and thanks even more if you have anything I might want to know. -Mika?

  20. great vídeo!!. I think HF is the best segment for technician hams, not necesary has to be expensive to enjoy it.?

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