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What ham radio should I get?

If you need a ham radio for emergency communications and local area news, get one that comes with a two-meter ham band. That way, you can make use of a radio with 440 MHz. However, if you need a more advanced radio for serious hobbyists, consider getting ten-meter amateur radios.

What is the best mobile ham radio?

Top 10 Mobile Ham Radio Reviews 2021

  1. Kenwood TM-V71A: Top Quality Mobile Ham Transceiver. While on a 440 MHZ and 2 meters; this mobile radio has a high performance. ...
  2. TYT TH-9800 Review: Best Ham Radio For Car. This TYT TH-9800 model comes with the design of the quad-band transmitter and twin receiver. ...
  3. Yaesu FT-7900R – Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio Review. ...

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How to become a radio ham?

  • NIAR Study Manual (previous editions)
  • Amateur Radio Encyclopedia by Stan Gibilisco, W1GV
  • Basic Radio (Vol. I to VI) by Marvin Tepper
  • Amateur Single Side Band by Stuart Bonney, W5PAQ
  • Principles of Electronics byV.K.Mehta
  • ARRL Hand Book

What is the Best ham radio receiver?

The Research

  • The Best Software-defined Radio Transceiver – HackRF One. ...
  • Runner-up software-defined radio transceiver – ADALM Pluto. ...
  • Best Budget Software-defined radio receiver – RTL-SDR. ...
  • Best Software-defined Radio Receiver – SDRPlay RSP1A. ...
  • Fastest SDR transceiver – USRP B205mini-i. ...

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Can you just listen to ham radio?

You need a license to transmit on a ham radio, but not to listen. The penalties for transmitting on a ham radio without a license include seizure of equipment, fines, and civil/criminal penalties.

Can you make money with a ham radio?

It's possible to make money with ham radios in a variety of ways. Whether you decide to start an online store, sell ham radio courses or participate in ham radio contests, there are many opportunities for making money while using what you know best–ham radios!

Is ham radio still a hobby?

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.

Can you transmit on a ham radio without a license?

Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC authorization can be subject to a variety of enforcement actions, including seizure of equipment, fines and other civil and criminal penalties.

How far can ham radio reach?

The absolute maximum distance that you can talk over with a ham radio is around 4000 miles (6400 km). This would only be possible during something like an emergency if both antennas were high enough, such as up on top of mountain peaks or skyscrapers.

What is the point of ham radio?

Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communications.

What is the most popular ham band?

20 metres – 14.0–14.35 MHz – Considered the most popular DX band; usually most popular during daytime.

What is the best ham radio for a beginner?

BaoFeng UV-5R 65-108 (best for beginners) From the best ham radio for pros, to one a little simpler for beginners. The BaoFeng UV-5R 65-108 is a popular ham radio from one of the leading brands on the market. This dual-band device comes with access to 128 channels, 104 CDCSS dual-band display, and 50 CTCSS.

Is a ham radio license useful?

A ham radio license allows you to communicate over long distances without the internet or cell towers. For many enthusiasts, ham radio is all about independent communication and self-reliance.

Is the ham radio test hard?

The Ham Radio Extra class exam is the hardest of the 3 main exams, which also include Technician and General. It contains 50 questions, covering advanced operational and equipment topics. But don't worry, as explained, even people with no experience have passed the exam with a near perfect score.

Can a ham radio be used as a police scanner?

So, to sum it all up, you can use a Ham radio as a police scanner if: Your Ham radio is programmed to receive frequencies beyond the allocated Amateur frequency bands. It can receive and interpret analog and digital signals, both in case the police radiocommunications have gone digital.

Can anyone use a ham radio in an emergency?

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Who hosts the Ham Radio podcast?

Each episode is easy to understand and quick to digest. The podcasts are hosted by Onno Benschop, a professional technologist and experienced presenter and producer.

What is YouTube for ham radio?

YouTube provides a useful visual dimension for ham radio explainers, and of course, amateur radio frequencies across the radio spectrum are a great source of discussion, information and updates. In the meantime, audio podcasts are great if you want something downloadable for audio listening during those times when you can’t be near your radio (yeah, I know, right!).

What is the American Radio Relay League?

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), is the US-based National Association for Amateur Radio, and provides succinct summaries of amateur radio news items and current events. These quick informative podcasts keep you up to date on FCC rules and regulations, public service announcements and how to use amateur radio within the community.

Who hosts the Ham Radio Crash Course podcast?

Every Friday, the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast publishes a new episode hosted by Josh and his wife. The episodes consist of a Ham Radio Minute that is never a minute, responding to reviews and emails, Leah taking license exam questions, a beverage review and a Ham Radio topic with a lot of detours along the way.

What is a ham radio crash course?

Ham Radio Crash Course is an inclusive community focused on normalizing ham radio, getting people licensed, having fun with everything the hobby has to offer and keeping the bands alive.

What time does Josh Nass talk on ham radio?

Every Saturday at 5pm PST, Josh Nass KI6NAZ, hosts a live show featuring a ham radio topic or interview, while interacting with the viewers. A mainstay of the HRCC, it feels a lot like meeting with a club, having a few beers and talking ham all from the comfort of your own home.

Who hosts Ham Nation?

Hosted by Amanda, Don, Gordo, Randy, Joe, Valerie and Josh, Ham Nation rotates various Ham Radio experts.

How often does Josh post a video?

About once a week, Josh posts a concise video on a topic of amateur radio interest. These are shorter form videos without audience interaction but often feature a Live Chat where Josh interacts with the viewers in the chat watching the video premier.

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