Ham Radio Beginner: Bands and Frequencies
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In my new interest in ham radio (amateur radio) I have been focusing more on bands and subsequently frequencies. It is my hope to get a thorough understanding of the radio spectrum before I start looking at my station setup and its capabilities. Where do hams hang out on the radio and where can one communicate SSB vs CW? Well, that’s what I am learning about and touch briefly on in this little video. As per my previous video I am completely new to the entire spectrum so all advice, corrections, etc. much welcome! 🙂 Thanks!
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Keep up the good work. It takes a lot of courage to make a video like this. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. I’m sure you’ll be fine.
What you’ll find is that you need to learn the license questions to pass the exam… it won’t seem like it makes sense until you actually start to build your radio station (shack) that things will make perfect sense and you’ll start understanding why those questions were there. Okay… almost all of the questions lol ?
Practical knowledge vs. book knowledge.
Preparing for the exam gave me all that practical knowledge. Putting up my station, and especially using the radio and building my first antennas (which can be amazing and save tons of money’) is where you get your practical knowledge.
You’re going to learn multiple times more actually using a Ham Radio then you will studying for the test. Trust me, then you’ll understand why the questions are there. If you have a ham operator near you that you can actually learn from by seeing them work the radio and let you be supervise Working The Radio, that would be helpful for you as well.
Do you live full time on the big Island? If so, I know of a couple of ham operators who watch my channel, so I could maybe connect you with one who can help you.
All the very best you. Study hard. There’s a lot of questions and answers covered on my channel, from Technician to Amateur Extra, it’s there.
if you ever would like to take a look there it may help you with the questions on the test. If not, no worries… Just pass your exam and enjoy yourself in this wonderful hobby.
Just don’t ever happy settling for less than The Amateur Extra License.
The problem that most people don’t understand is this License carries with it the frequencies that have DX or really long-distance calls that you’re missing as a General Licensee.
You’re so close if you have a general to getting the extra. Just go a little extra far… It’s so worth it.
All the best to you and yours, and GOOD LUCK! He took a lot of courage to put up this video. You did good.
Aloha!
Larry
de K7HN
Take your time study and learn at your own pace. This is a fantastic hobby and very rewarding. Also although not required, learn Morse Code it is a fun mode of communicating . To me HF is the most fun for long distance QSO's… Let us know how your doing Good luck hope to catch you on the air!
The best way to learn is to teach.
Just passed my technician class test today May 22nd my advice right now is just a study study study and you will pass it
Just got my Technician License! Starting with a hand held and go from there.?????
Study for your Tech and General at the same time, I wish I had listened to that when I took my tech exam. Listen a lot, then you will pick up on the lingo. With HF it is fun to listen to the different bands at different times of day and see how they are effected by the sun/atmospheric conditions. Soooo many things to do with radio, so many projects. Welcome to the hobby!
Yay! Another woman into ham radio! I thought I was the only one
Thanks for putting this up I love it, and now I miss HI.
I'm wondering if you were in the military if u all ready know enough to take the technician test? All the stuff I have seen so far (in outher words the past 2hrs) is stuff we learned in AIT.
Welcome to the hobby, nice to see more women interested.
Are you able to respond and give help/advice. Need help with basic setup and I am very lost