How Do You Become An Amateur Radio Operator(Or Ham Operator) In The USA?
Being an amateur radio operator is a fun and a very rewarding hobby. In the US, you can start with an “Amateur Technician Class” license issued by the FCC. Enjoy clear 2-way FM communication using repeaters, in some cases hundreds of miles away, with just a small handheld radio like the one pictured below. You can even talk to astronauts on the International Space Station. You might decide to jump in with “both feet” first using a larger home-based radio like the bottom image. Join us! • Find the dates, times, and locations of upcoming license exams in your area by visiting http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml. Plan to take a test that is not less than three to four weeks away. This should provide enough time to prepare for the exam. Make note of whether or not the scheduled exam allows walk-ins or if preregistration is required. Regardless of which type exam it is, if you have a disability, be sure to inform the contact person so that s/he may make arrangements to accommodate
• Find the dates, times, and locations of upcoming license exams in your area by visiting http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml. Plan to take a test that is not less than three to four weeks away. This should provide enough time to prepare for the exam. Make note of whether or not the scheduled exam allows walk-ins or if preregistration is required. Regardless of which type exam it is, if you have a disability, be sure to inform the contact person so that s/he may make arrangements to accommodate you for this test. Furthermore, realize that the exam is not given by the FCC or its agents, but rather it administered by VE’s or “Volunteer Examiners”. The VE’s are hams that hold licenses that are at least one grade (up to Extra Class) higher than the test they are administering. VE’s are not compensated for their time and do this work for the benefit of the community and hobby. A small fee (determined by the FCC) is collected by the VE to cover the costs of the testing materials, re
• Find the dates, times, and locations of upcoming license exams in your area by visiting http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml. Plan to take a test that is not less than three to four weeks away. This should provide enough time to prepare for the exam. Make note of whether or not the scheduled exam allows walk-ins or if preregistration is required. Regardless of which type exam it is, if you have a disability, be sure to inform the contact person so that s/he may make arrangements to accommodate you for this test. Furthermore, realize that the exam is not given by the FCC or its agents, but rather it administered by VE’s or “Volunteer Examiners”. The VE’s are hams that hold licenses that are at least one grade (up to Extra Class) higher than the test they are administering. VE’s are not compensated for their time and do this work for the benefit of the community and hobby. A small fee (determined by the FCC) is collected by the VE to cover the costs of the testing materials, re
