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Tag Archives: ARRL
Ham Radio Exhibit in Delta, Colorado
It’s been ages since I’ve written about ham radio! Don’t worry, the motorcycling season will soon be over. Then it’s back to putting up those General Class training videos. On August 12th, I supported an emergency preparedness fair in Delta, … Continue reading
Lesson 6.5, Nets
If you want a sure-fire way to get involved with your local amateur radio community, participate in the various nets offered by clubs and other organizations! This is your video introduction to the concept of nets in ham radio. No, … Continue reading
My New Video Aids to Becoming a Ham Radio Operator
I’m embarking on what I hope will be a successful series of videos that assist those of you studying to get your Technician Amateur Radio License. The Technician is the gateway into amateur radio. You do have to take a … Continue reading
Posted in Ham Radio blog entries, Technician Class License Training
Tagged ARRL, technician class
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Ham Radio: How much does it cost?
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE! VIEW THE VIDEO ADDED 17 FEB 2016: I’m often asked a simple question: how much does it cost to become a ham? The answer, of course, is “it depends.” But there’s a pretty basic path that most … Continue reading
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