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Foundations of Amateur Radio The other day I was asked a question on social media. Having answered this question several times before, I admittedly .. initially .. groaned, then provided the bare bones of a response. A little while later, I recalled that I had provided a detailed response to this same question, as it turns out, five years earlier on a different social media platform, so I added another response that included the link to that answer. It all still felt very incomplete and inadequate and I couldn't leave it alone. Which leads me to the anxiety generating question and my response to it. Here goes: "[h]ow do you get into amateur radio? Is there like a 101 guide you could link me?" This is a question I've been answering for quite some time. Searching for the word "start" across the titles of my podcasts, there's 17 articles on the topic. So, having searched previously and fruitlessly for something resembling a universal answer, this to disclaim that I didn't look again and perhaps someone else has done something about it, I started a new project, because of course I did. I named it: "Getting Started in Amateur Radio" and published it on my GitHub repository. The intent of the project is to give the visitor a gentle introduction to the hobby, provide some idea of why you need a license, how it's different from things like the Citizen's Band, how you'll be starting on a life-long journey and introducing the concept that each country is slightly different. Think of it as an onramp into the hobby and our community. To deal with those, essentially legal differences between countries, I also consulted the International Telecommunications Union, the ITU, and created a folder structure of Regions and within it a folder for each country that the ITU as a United Nations specialised agency recognises. Before you ask, Yes, I'm aware that the UN doesn't recognise some countries that you might. I don't know how the International Amateur Radio Union, the IARU, our global representative body deals with that. If you know, get in touch. Since I'm based in Australia, I started with populating the information there. It contains some information about the regulator, representative bodies, callsigns, links to more information and hopefully initial information sufficient to "find" the community. It's still a work in progress, but it gives a good idea of the intent. Now comes the hard part. You. My log processing tool, "awstats", tells me that there are 209 different countries in my logs that represent you listening, reading and sharing my articles. So, I daresay that between all of us there is enough to cover pretty much all of the globe and with it, personal knowledge on how to become an amateur in your country. So, as one amateur to another, let's get on-air and make some noise! Let's try and document what's needed to become an amateur in your country. Please supply issue tickets, patches, emails, whatever you like, to get the information pertinent to your experience into one central place, so next time someone asks any of us: "How do you get into amateur radio?", there's a place we can share, that you contributed to and that contains the information pertinent to anyone who'd like to play. Look forward to hearing from you. I'm Onno VK6FLAB
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NewsWest invites programme contributions. You can send yours as email attachments to newswest@vk6.net by noon on Fridays - our editorial policy is that items should be about Amateur Radio, and relating to, or of interest to, radio amateurs in Western Australia. Originating in Perth, Western Australia, NewsWest is produced by WA Amateur Radio News for listeners on-air, online and on-demand. Whichever way you're listening, whether you're a licensed radio amateur or not, experienced or just a beginner, old or young, thanks for being here and thanks for joining us. Web: http://vk6.net Email: newswest@vk6.net Folge direkt herunterladen
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Amateur Radio News and Information in the Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Areas for the Week of June 19, 2026.This weeks topics include:13 Colonies EventWelcome New Hams KR4NAO and KR4NAQHam.live Saved!Silent Key KA8CPine Mountain RepeatersFIFA World Cup EventRed, White, and Blue Ash EventAmerica 250KY Weather NetNKARC BreakfastMONIX Meeting2026 Field DayClifty POTA EventInterested in Meshcore?STEM Day CampYoung's Jersey Dairy Charity Bike Tour EventRepeater ListW4NWT Repeater224.180 RepeaterHamfestsExams
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In this video, we break down the misleading claims from "When Facts Hurt Feelings - The GMRS vs. Ham Reality Check" and set the record straight on GMRS vs Amateur Radio for real-world preparedness. From exaggerated FCC data interpretations and family licensing myths to emergency response realities (including Hurricane Helene), we examine the evidence, technical limitations, and why ham radio's capabilities, range, power, digital modes, and global reach remain unmatched for serious EmComm.✅ What you'll learn: The actual strengths and weaknesses of GMRS for families and local use Why ham radio's licensing, frequency access, and infrastructure provide superior options in disasters Fact vs. hype: repeater access, power limits, interoperability, and public safety parallels Balanced view: When GMRS makes sense alongside ham radio (not instead of it)Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - if you want to LEARN about how radio works, use JASON20 for a 20% discount at this link - https://geni.us/830iXi5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.
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