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Amateur Radio is a hobby of infinite possibilities. When not chasing distant stations from far shores you can chew the rag with locals. You can talk into a microphone, learn to communicate using Morse code (some Hams wouldn't use anything else), or connect a computer and talk via the air using a popular new digital mode like PSK-31. You can build your own dipole antennas, or buy them off the shelf. You can scrounge for collectible vintage gear, you can collect verifications of two-way contacts with countries, islands, states, or even the 3077 US counties. And there are contests, and transmitter "fox hunts".
Getting started in Ham Radio is easy. You have already taken the first steps by visiting this page on our Website! Contact the club. Arrange to come along as a guest to one of our regular meetings. Speak to our other members who will be very happy to help you and to answer your questions. We organize courses to help you study for your initial Technician License. When you are ready to take your exam, our own team of Volunteer Examiners will be in charge. Once you have your license we will help you every step of the way in establishing your station (shack) and show you how to get the most out of your hobby. You should also invest in a copy of "Now You're Talking" - published by the ARRL and available directly from them or from leading booksellers such as Amazon.com This book contains everything you need to know in order to pass the Technician Exam. Now, check out the links below for more information:
First 2 paragraphs above adapted
from an article by Sam Alcorn (KB3DFJ) - Get on the Air with a
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