I randomly watched a radio video channel. I found it to be fascinating, didn't have an interest in it before, now I am studying for my Technicians License. My new radio arrives in 10 days, and very excited about it. I found all of the Radio Guys most helpful!
Glad to hear it. The online radio community really can be helpful and supportive for new folks getting into ham radio. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!!
That was great info in under 30 min. Just like you I want to survive when disaster strikes and possibly help someone out in an emergency. Thanks for being a great neighbor.😇
In 2020 I used Ham Radio Prep and Ham Study. Got my Tech ticket shortly after starting and today I received my General. I was not going to go for extra originally but looks like I actually will within the next few weeks. Everything you mentioned are great. I stuck with the two I mentioned do to my learning style.
That is awesome! Whatever works for you is the best bet! Extra is worth it and competes the licensing journey. From there, you just spend your time experimenting and learning more! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!
Like you said, "Find what you want out of ham radio" Best advice I've heard. Remember getting your license is just the beginning, you learn way more once you get out there. Great video man, thanks.
My husband and I are studying for Tech, we have until sometime in July to study. I found your channel by chance, and you are very encouraging, so thanks for that! I thought I was too old to learn something new, but here I am trying anyway.
Hi Sandy! I am so glad to hear that! You ABSOLUTELY can learn and pass these exams. Better late than never right? Dedicate time to study, find the best way that you learn so you can retain the information and the rest will fall in place! I wish the both of you the very best of luck on passing your exams and joining us in ham radio. Remember to use my website, hamradiofornontechies.com , which is designed to be a great resource for learning if you are new oy ham radio. Thanks for the comment an for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT My dad was a Ham, but very little of the info actually stuck, he would be stoked to know we are doing this, but he passed away a few years ago. He actually gave us a transceiver years ago when my husband originally planned to get licensed. We actually know several Ham operators here locally, our boys were in scouts and our troop would go to the Field Days for support, then the club would help the boys with a merit badge. The tech stuff is bogging me down, but a late morning espresso may have helped me focus better today, ha ha ha. So I will try that again tomorrow. I've been working through the Ham Test Online all week. My husband got the book/study guide, but he's worked as an electrician through various jobs, so his this sort of thing comes more naturally for him. I downloaded that app last night that you mentioned, so that should help. Thanks for all the tips!
I appreciate that! I try to always give my best honest opinion on the gear I review. We spend a lot of money in this hobby, as I am finding out, so I assume that others like me don't want to waste money on any products that may not suit their needs and quality standards. I will continue to bring everyone my honest reviews of items. Thank you for your support. 73!
i made a comment to a friend about being interested in comms and she came over a couple days later with a duffel bag filled with aarl manuals. her father and uncle were super ham nerds. after opening the manual i pretty much made the choice that im not smart enough for the subject so ive been looking for beginner level videos. this one here helped with the confidence level. thank you
Ok, so here's the deal with that: The ARRL has great information, no doubt, BUT for those of us who are not engineers or well-versed in electronic theory it can be very overwhelming. On my website, I have book suggestions to help you pass your exams and they are based upon HOW you learn. If you like the technical stuff,. I have books for that, if you just want to memorize the questions an answers and learn at your own pace, I have books for that as well. Check it out, don't get discouraged. If you want to become a ham, you will! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!!
Glad it was helpful! I have a massive website as well that has a ton of free resources for new hams. Hope you check it out! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
You've definitely influenced my decision to get into this fascinating world of amateur radio! I'm very excited to get started, and look forward to really learning the materials you've presented here! Thanks so much for your enthusiastic approach in disseminating this info! Subscribed!
Great to hear! If I can be of any help with you getting licensed or answer any questions let me know. I wish you the best of luck in passing your exam(s) and joining us in ham radio!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I used Ham Radio School for my Technician License. I highly recommend Stu. His class was very knowledgeable and you learn the hows and whys. I am a classroom learner and I needed a classroom type. There is no way I could have learned by reading a book since I have very bad dyslexia. I enjoyed his class. Check it out.
After spending hours on researching HT's, I bought an Anytone 878UVII Plus. I will not open the box until I become licensed. (An incentive to pass the tests) I did go for the $49 combo Technician and General tutorials and after completing the first section I tell you what... This program makes learning easy! Thanks for the info. Great video!
Glad I was able to help! Get those exams passed and behind you and start the new world of ham radio! I learn more and more every day and it is just so fascinating...don't know why I waited so long to get involved! Thanks for the comment and good luck on your exams! 73!
Thank you such a wealth of information I was curious on how to go about getting my ham radio license. And you gave me all the information I needed and answered just about every question I had. As a teenager I was very much into cb radios and single sideband and had my face license. I am now retired and like to.pick up where I left off years ago as a hobby. Thanks again
I am very happy that the video was helpful. Hopefully you will pursue getting your ham license and join this wonderful community of hams I think you will benefit greatly by being a ham operator not to mention enjoy the toys we play with in this hobby...I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and look forward to hearing about your success!!! 73!
Thank you! This was the information I needed as a total newbie with zero knowledge. The information was well presented. The who, what, why and where. I now feel like I have a route mapped out. It's so close to July I'm going to ignore the ones that end June 30. I'm won't be able to take an exam before then. I'm shooting for studying for all three throughout July and plan on testing in August. Thank you again for helping me to put together a plan. How wonderful that so many resources are free 😀
WOW!!! Thank you for the comment! Going for all three licenses in one test session is a noble goal!!! You CAN do it!! Study, practice and study some more. Just remember to not overwhelm yourself with all the technical jargon. Take breaks. I am glad the information I gave is useful to you and hope you will let me know WHEN you pass all three exams! I look forward to hearing from you! Best of luck. Knock it out of the park and see you in August!!! 73!
Glad to help! I hope you do get back into it only because it is a lot of fun and there is so much you can do now compared to just 20 year ago. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thanks for providing great information I am trying to study to get my technicians license. I keep getting about 18 right need to try harder. The video here is easy to understand because of you and the easy the way you are explaining everything in a clear speaking voice. You are awesome!
Hey that is awesome! Just keep trying! Find out how you learn and that will be the key to retaining the information. If you learn better by memorizing, I have book suggestions for that. If you like more background info and learn better that way, I have book suggestions also. Either way, stay persistent and you WILL pass! I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing you on the air! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
You have made me so much more confident. I have those materials and I appreciate the heads up on go ahead an take the General it's free an you'll know for the next time. The cost involved etc. 👏👏
30 years ago, I had about 2 years of electronics in the Navy, mostly RF, Radar and Crypto, equipment. I pretty much forgot everything I knew, but I'm sure it will all come back to me. I recall being in the upper 10% on the exams. I think I could do this, no problem. General test goes more into RF electronics, right? Back then, I was thinking about getting a ham radio license, and they called it the 'General Radio Telephone' license. But ham operators just called it the general. At that time, the first level was morse code, and I'm glad they are no longer requiring it.
You should be able to breeze through the Tech exam just fine. General will be a bit harder, but certainly doable. Getting your general will definitely open up a lot more features and privileges to you in ham radio including the HF stuff which is where I spend most of my time. Although the do not require morse code to pass anymore, I do highly encourage you to check it out once you pass and have the time to focus on it. It really is fun and more so when it is not a requirement...LOL Go study and knock out those exams! Best of luck to you! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I am new to you channel but I love the way you explain things. For a future video, I would like to see someone walking through the knobs and buttons on a radio. The tests teach you how the inside of a radio works, but no one teaches how to operate the radio on HF. Please make a video on that!
Hi Steven! First, welcome to the channel! Glad to have you here! As to your suggestion, that is a good idea, however the buttons are different on various radios as to what does what. If you go to my website, hamradiofornontechies.com/ , on the top menu thee is a section called Ham Radio Suggestions. Hover over that and a drop down menu shows up with four of the most popular radios out there. Pick one you are interested in and the page has images of the front of the radio and the screen with hotspots that you can click on for a description of what that button does as well as what the different screen icons mean. I hope this helps out! I really tried to make the website an all in one stop for hams both old and new. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 73!!!
New folks, look into the online testing options if local testing sessions do not work for you. I took my Technician test online for $5 (most are $10-$15, just like in-person). No excuses! :)
Welcome to the channel! Check out the videos I have here as they are made to help out new folks getting into ham radio. I also have a full website to help you study and research various equipment and aspects of ham radio!! hamradiofornontechies.com . I always try to help and answer any questions as well! Thank for watching and for the comment! 73!
Glad to help. I hope I provided enough to allow you to have a few choices to make sure you pass you exams. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I find the phone-based exam apps to be highly effective. The one I used allows for sub-element quizzes and full tests. It tracks quiz results, test results, and specific questions you got wrong. I also use the approach of focusing on the correct answers and not confusing myself with the wrong answers. Just got my general license this past weekend and now studying for my extra. You got this!👍🏻
I would like to see a video of how a newbie does some of his/her first talking on the radio...a little conversation...something like that. It would show us new guys how to talk during our first times. thank you!
I did a video on that topic I think it was titled getting over mic fright. That seems to plague others quite frequently and I added in how to talk and get a conversation started if you are new to ham radio. th-cam.com/video/9NpwdtTG62c/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Very nice and professional presentation. I have watched a lot of youtube videos on ham and have enountered many cocky presentations. You seem like a down to earth gentelman. THANK YOU! 🤜🤛
Wow, thank you! I really try to be as easy going and to the point as possible. I am glad you enjoyed the video and hope that it brought value. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hope this helps motivate someone out there: My approach, some 25 years ago, was to use a computer based program to regularly test my knowledge and focus on remembering the correct answers. I easily got my Technician back then and later got the written part of the General, but never learned the Morse code to finish getting my General. The FCC later dropped the code requirement for General, but it wasn’t till this past month that I decided to go for my General again. I employed the same study method, using a phone app this time for knowledge testing and again focusing on the correct answers. Got my General this past weekend with a score of 34/35. Studying now for my Extra, with a target of early December. If this old guy can do it, so can you!
Absolutely! Once you figure out the way that you learn an retain info, you are unstoppable! Best of luck on passing your Extra next month!!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Awesome! I hope the book helps you to pass your exam and get on the air! Let me know if I can help you in any way! Thanks for the comment and for watching., 73!
This is all new to me I have a cb and had that when I was kid now I'm studying for the technition license and got hooked up with a club going to a meeting next month for the first time to see how I like it also what identification do you need to take the test. Thanks for your information on testing that helps a lot.
@@moncar2250 Good to hear that you are trying out for your technician license. The only identification you will need is your driver's license or state-issued ID and you'll have to go and sign up at the FCC website to get your FRN number which will be required for your testing to take place. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73!!
@@moncar2250 Good to hear that you are trying out for your technician license. The only identification you will need is your driver's license or state-issued ID and you'll have to go and sign up at the FCC website to get your FRN number which will be required for your testing to take place. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73!!
Really great video! It is quite overwhelming trying to figure out which way to go but your video nailed it and made it crystal clear for me. I was here in Texas when that storm hit and know exactly what you talked about first hand! Just bought my first old TS820S that I will be setting up and going to get all the licensing done. Don't think I can go all 3 at once but heck if I can pass a LE TCOLE exam I can pass this one I am sure. Again thank you for the great direction!
LOL...yeah I think in comparison, having to regurgitate the entire Texas penal code vs the Technician exam...it will be no problem. Glad you are going to pursue ham radio. I think you will enjoy it a lot. Stay in touch! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Hey there! I actually have a few videos of me outside doing POTA activations and so on. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
As a officers son I spent the first 23 years of my life with the best America has to offer, At least those with the courage aka ball to defend her with their life. That being said the Department of Defense School System needs to start doing their job and start these classes.
Hi Sunny! I appreciate the compliment! I really try to explain this stuff in a manner that is easy to understand and take action on. I am happy that you enjoy my videos! Thank you for your support! 73!
I am a retired Microwave Engineering Technician, know some electronics, worked in the Industry in the design, test, manufacture 'microwave stripline ampliers' 4 - 18 Ghz, and I know how to use the Smith Chart to tune an antenna, Impedance/Admitance, VSWR electrical engineering stuff...now retired, I have always wondered what HAM Radio professionals do... I want to learn how and be an AMATEUR Radio to apply some skills I have attained in Electrical and Electronics education schooling / knowledge!!!!... Thank You for the Inspiration.
Hi Roderick!! With your background, ham radio might be a perfect match. With the skills and knowledge you already possess, you will find many things in the hobby to grab your interest, most notably, building antennas. Your radio is only as good as your antenna, which may be one of the reasons hams seem to collect them. Not only to just have a variety, but building and experimenting with them is a great way to learn more about ham radio as well. I have a few videos on how to study and pass the exams and whether you are just going for the first one, Technician, or planning on taking all three down the road I think they will be helpful to getting you licensed and on the air fast. I wish you luck and will hopefully see you on the air sometime soon. 73!
Oh cool! Well I hope that you take the dive and join us in the ham radio world!!! It has a lot of benefits and you meet some great folks. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I was all excited to get a Ham license! I'm 72 and when I received the new ARRL manual I quickly found out the material was too much to retain. I returned the manual and converted to CB. At least in an emergency I'll be able to reach someone. Too bad there is not an easy course for us old guys, or at least an in for vets.
There actually is a easy way. Go to my website: hamradiofornontechies.com and on the front page I have three types of books, one of which is only the questions and answers for each test which is what I used to pass as the ARRL books are way too confusing to understand. I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@incaboy1951 That is awesome. I hope that you enjoy the build and the product as much as I enjoy mine. After over a year of use mine still looks brand new and performs perfectly. Good luck and I wish you the best. 73.
I failed the technician exam twice and I been studying for it again this third sunday of March 2023, I hope I pass it. If I do pass the technician I want to go higher, to play with a HF, QRP, CW, POTA and SOTA.
Watch my latest video because I address the issue of how we learn and there may be a solution to make this super easy for you! I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
I try to do what I can to simplify things and remove the mysticism that seems to surround ham radio. Learn, build and have fun! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
All three??? WOW! I wish you the best of luck! It is not uncommon for someone to walk in and pass all three exams at once. I hear those stories all the time, so good on you! Rock those tests and get licensed! Thanks for the comment and for watching..Let me know when you pass those exams!!! 73!
@@HR4NT okay, so passed Technician and General...more work needed for the Amateur Extra (in the words of Maxwell Smart, "missed by THAT much...!"), but it's coming with the next test! This is KO4UMY bidding you 73!
What gets me is the electrical parts I deal with some at work but I always think the capacitor question is resistor amd so on with tec license. I've only studied for a couple days now though
Just keep at it and find a way to trigger the correct answer in your mind when you see that questions come up. You will find a way to retain the info and pass your exam! It may take a little time, but persistence is the key! I wish you the best of luck!!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
It is worth doing and once you get sucked into the hobby, you will have a blast. Just find a few things you are interested in and try them out. As you move forward into Ham Radio, other things will attract your attention and the fun just continues. Thanks for watching. Let me know when you pass your exam(s)!! 73!
Study and knock it out of the park! If you have questions hit my up through my website: hamradiofornontechies.com and I will be glad to help! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
Really appreciate the overview. I am beyond new to this and question my ability to learn, and retain, enough aspect to qualify. Good encouragement here, thanks 👍👍 RUGER
Glad it was helpful! I have a ton of resources on my website that will help you to study in whatever way you retain information the best. If you have any questions, let me know. BTW, I am a 4Runner owner as well, so I am going to sub to your new channel!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
@@HR4NT Yrs you have a great website 👍. I admire your efforts with such a niche activity - bravo and appreciate the sub…if you take care of a 4Runner, you’ll never have a car payment again! RUGER
Keep it up. You seem to have an advantage already with your background! Best of luck on passing your exam(s)!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hello I’m 29 and just starting in ham radio and I took my technician test and i have a retevis rt5 handheld and I found my local club and their frequency they talk on but I’m having trouble with how to put those in to be able to talk to them if you could maybe help that would be great by the way awesome channel
Hi JD! Welcome to the hobby! Glad to have you! Congrats on passing your Tech and jumping right into it! I am not too familiar with that particular radio, however I did find a page that shows you a step by step instructions on how to program the radio. You will need the frequency that your club uses and hopefully the CTCSS Tone in order for your radio to be heard by the repeater. If you have that info, then follow this link and that should set you up and get you in touch with others on that repeater pretty quick. The link is: www.twowayradiocommunity.com/programme-rt5-manually/ Thanks for the question and for watching. If you have any questions feel free to contact me! 73!
I scheduled a onlineTechnician exam for tomorrow using the Ham Study iOS app. Your YT video recommendation caused me to order the no BS General book using your Amazon link. Thanks for doing what you are doing spreading the gospel to those of us who hate studying. 73’s, brother. I bought you a coffee.
OUTSTANDING! I wish you the best of luck and hope that my suggestions prove profitable to your quest to get licensed! Keep in touch and let me know how it turns out! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Hey that is awesome to hear. If my videos and way of explaining things makes it just a bit easier to digest, then I am doing my job right. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I am 71 with health issues I cannot remember half of that technicians license online stuff so its not as easy to learn school was not easy for me to begin with I learn by doing not by reading
Find whatever method works for you. I agree and have said for years that we all learn differently. I wish you the best of luck!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I really like how you cater to us non techies, all I want from ham radio is to be able to talk to my brother and my cousin in Missouri and Washing state. Do you think that’s a good enough reason. I have my GMRS license and that came with an frn number, can I use that or is it a different one for Ham radio?
Any reason to get into ham radio is a good one! Unfortunately your GMRS license will not work in ham radio, however you will need your FRN to take the tests and get your official call sign. I hope this helped. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hi Wade, first, do not get discouraged. How do you learn best? What method allows you to retain information? Are you good at just memorizing, or do you prefer to know the background of what you are learning? I ask because we all learn and remember stuff differently. If you are a memorizer, then use those books I have listed on my website by Buck K4IA. His book is literally just the test questions and answers. If you want to know more background, then the other books on the site may be better for you. Learn a section at a time and then go to one of the many online free practice tests and see how you do. I know you can do this. The trick is figuring out how you learn. Find that out and you will ace those exams. I hope this helps and I hope you continue to try and get your license. Keep in touch! 73!!
A GMRS license is easy to get, just fill out the form and pay the fee. No test involved. I think you would have more fun in ham radio, but that is my opinion. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Yes there are several online testing sessions. The ARRL has a page that helps you locate a test session if you choose to go that route. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
That is definitely doable as there are a bunch of mobile radios perfect for what you want to do. The first step would be getting licensed and passing your Technician which will get you privilege's on VHF/UHF and "some" HF bands. If you are interested in doing a bit more HF, then study for and pass your General and that will open up a whole new world of radios and bands for you. My website details everything you need to get started and I have suggestions for study guides based upon how you learn. If you like to just memorize questions and answers to pass the test, I have a book for that. If you want to know more background on each subject on the test, I have books for that as well. Either way, the tests are not too difficult as long as you study and take practice exams until you are proficient enough to go take the test. If you have questions about anything ham radio related, let me know. I can be reached on my website contact page. Best of luck! 73!
One concern that I would have about getting a HAM license is that if someone knows your call sign, then it is a simple matter to look up your name and physical address on the FCC's website... For example, I know that you are off of Cartwright Rd in Missouri City... I live fairly close to you (on the other side of TX-6) and often shop at the Wal-Mart, Lowes, and Home Depot that is just south of you on TX-6... Is there some way to prevent the FCC from publishing that info?
Not really, however you could just go get a PO Box and update your address with the FCC. There are quite a few hams that do that. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Very interesti g... i wonder if the tests are the same in other countries. I have been going thru the tra8ning in usa based u tube channnels and if that is a waste of time
That is a very good question. I think that because of different regulations by other countries authorities that administer the tests that they would be very different questions than what the FCC dictates here in the USA. You can definitely get a good basis for amateur radio by reading the material for the US, but if you are studying for a test in a different country you should get the study manual for that country in order to have the most accurate information to help you pass that test. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73!
Yeah there needs to be an increase in font size in some of these books. I don't want to read with a microscope...LOL Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I had my General ticket in the 1990's but I let it lapse and went over the grace period. Can I retake only the Tech exam and get my Call sign back to being o general again? Thanks.
Within two years of expiration you can retake the test and get your license back, but I am not sure it will regrant your General privileges being that it was so long ago. If your call sign wasn't reassigned to another ham, you can probably get it back by requesting it from the FCC. I would find a local testing facility in your area and talk to someone and see what your options are. You may have to just go and retake the tests again. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Hi, I am looking to take the HAREC exam but I have a dilema, I currently live in Spain and my Spanish language skills are not that great... I was wondering if I can take the HAREC exam online with a Spanish translator sat next to me or if I can take it in English through one of the Irish test centres even though I live in Spain. Would appreciate any help on this subject.
I was not able to find any information tat would help you except to say maybe ask them if they have a copy of the exam in English. I can't imagine it being proprietary to a single language of a particular country. I could be wrong. I would contact the folks giving the exam and see if someone can understand and answer your question. They may have an answer that they just don't mention on their site. Sorry I could be better help in this area. Best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73
I believe the question pool for Extra or General is very similar...like 622 in the pool, but 50 questions on the test..sheesh...Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
According to the research I did on this specific model "Transmitting using this radio requires an Amateur Radio License." It took me a bit to find out, but it looks like it may transmit on frequencies in the 10M band that hams use. However, getting your tech license is super simple and if you follow my other videos on how to study and pass, you will do fine. Besides, if you get licensed, then you can use a lot of the ham radio stuff as well for communications. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73!
Except license.. what are the other fun we can do with Ham Radio.. can you explain little bit.. why I should go for it?.. by the way I like your video and first time I heard about it and really interested to know more.
There are so many things that are available to do in ham radio that it would be hard to list them all here. It would be based upon your interests. One thing for sure is that when communications go down (i.e. cell phone, etc), you will have a way to communicate with the outside world. I highly recommend you go to my website and on the front page I have a list of things there and also a page outlining everything you can do in ham radio. The website it hamradiofornontechies.com Thanks for the question and for watching. Good luck on your exams should you choose to pursue getting licensed. 73!
MORE POWER!!! 🤣 All the "public" radios with no license required tend to be QUITE limited in both range and capabilities. A UHF or VHF "walkie talkie" radio here in the US is typically limited to 0.5 watts which might work for a mile or 2 tops, a ham radio handheld will typically run 5 to 8 watts and with a killer antenna I've talked to a station 30 MILES away! Mobile ham radios for your car typically run from 50 to 100 watts vs say a CB radio which can only run 5 watts! Even with the lowest level technician license and a cheap DIY radio off ebay you can use Morse code/CW to talk halfway around the world on HF bands such as 40 meters!
The books will most likely have on the cover the info telling you what question pool years it is valid for. Honestly they only change about three to four questions when they do this so the information will most likely still be valid. The online practice tests will all be updated automatically. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Reach out to a local club and see if they can help. If not, get that book I talked about in one of my videos about passing your ham license exam the easy way. It just has the questions and answers. Memorize the answers and no math to know! Hope this helps. I have all of teh study guides and books on my website, hamradiofornontechies.com Thanks for watching and good luck! 73!!!
A ham radio runs anywhere between $25 - $18000. Depends on what you want to do in radio and how much of a budget you have for your hobby. Most of us buy radios in the $25 - $1500 range and are just fine with that! Thanks for watching., 73!
I think you can just repay the fee and take it again. I never heard of a grace period between exams upon a failure. If you do your studying and use those online tools for the practice exams, as long as you are around the 80% consistently, you will be just fine on passing your exams. Thanks for the question and for watching. I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and joining us in ham radio!! 73
The only thing that has changed is a few questions in the Technician test pool and the fees have gone up. It is how $15 to take the test and $35 to the FCC to get your license once you pass the exams. The general test is also changing a few questions this month or next. Other than that, the same principles I touched on in the video are all still valid. I hope this helps you. If you are planning on taking your test soon and need to study, I have a ton of resources on my website that are mostly free minus the books. Have a look if you are interested. Links are below. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
You can use the free tools at hamstudy.org, or if you go to my website, hamradiofornontechies.com I have three different books I recommend based on how you study. If you just want the questions and answers, I highly recommend the book from Buck K4IA. They are about $15 easy to follow and if you use them to memorize the answers, you will do just fine and pass. I used his books on all three exams and passed. Again, it depends on how you learn. Some like to just have the questions and answers while others like to have explanation and background. I have videos on this topic as well, so check them out and see what you think. I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and hope to see you on the air someday! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!
Check out my website and it will guide you on teh front page to all the resources to help you get your license. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Good luck on getting your tech license. A little study will help out and once you have it a whole new world of radio opens up for you. Thanks for watching. 73!
Best of luck! Everyone learns differently. That is why I have so many options on my website so that you can choose the best way for your needs. You will ace the General! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
It took me 3 times to pass the technician ticket. I don't do go on tests. I got my Tech in 2018. And even still today. Been trying to get my General. After spending much money on ham courses, and then buying the new 2023 general books. The General blows my mind and is much harder I believe. Where I live in Birmingham AL. Tried to get into a ham club. No help at all. For me it's been miserable for me. After being a OTR truck driver for 20yrs. I could speak to anyone with no problem. I have a hard time learning this stuff. The Elmer's where I live aren't help After critique after critique on the radio it's driving me away and spending much money on radios. To me this has been a bad experience. You say the wrong thing no response. KQ4JHQ I done with ham radio
I am sorry to hear that. The trick I figured out is that you have to find HOW you learn best. Are you good at memorizing? Do you prefer to know the details on how things work? Once you figure that out, it makes it easier. There are tons of videos online that have FREE classes to get you licensed. Ham Radio 2.0 has an entire series of free classes. It might be worth checking into. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I hope you find an answer. 73!
They are not. Canada has a different format for license levels as far as I know. Maybe this link will help: ham.stackexchange.com/questions/2080/amateur-radio-license-usa-or-canada-does-it-matter#:~:text=The%20Canadian%20Basic%20with%20Honours%20covers%20more%20or%20less%20the,with%20any%20class%20of%20license. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Yes! I did a show on tat a while back showing where you can search out online tests sessions. This makes it very convenient for those who do not have a club nearby. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
No I would say pick one based on how you learn the best. If you just want to know the questions and answers and are good at memorization the book by buck K4IA would be my choice. If you want more of a background of ham radio and understanding the stuff in the general exam then go with the other book.. I hope this helps out and good luck to you if you take your exams. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73
If you watch my video on passing your ham exam in 10 days, the technique I used was to get the book from Buck K4IA called "Pass Your Exam The Easy Way". It only has the questions and correct answers. Everyone learns differently and you will have to find the formula that works for you. I suggest reading the front section of the book a couple times to get an idea of what it is you are learning. THEN go to the Summary part on the second half of the book and just study, study, study. As you go through the sections you will start to see that in some of them you will start to know the answer before you finish reading the question. If this happens, I would focus on the sections that you are having more issue with until they become easier. Make sure you take practice tests at hamstudy.org. Maybe twice a day until you start getting above 75% success rate. Once that is consistent, you are probably good to go and will do fine on the test. I hope this helps. Sorry it was long winded. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73! P.S. Let me know WHEN you pass your test!
I randomly watched a radio video channel. I found it to be fascinating, didn't have an interest in it before, now I am studying for my Technicians License. My new radio arrives in 10 days, and very excited about it. I found all of the Radio Guys most helpful!
Glad to hear it. The online radio community really can be helpful and supportive for new folks getting into ham radio. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!!
Going for the Generals this Saturday. LETS GO!
That is AWESOME! Best of luck to you! You will do fine! Let me know when you pass! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT Okay, I couldn't wait. Just took it online today: 34/35. Got my ticket upgrade! Thanks again, keep up the great work and 73!
@@greensmurf221Hey, congrats! Just got mine this past weekend with the same score!
That was great info in under 30 min. Just like you I want to survive when disaster strikes and possibly help someone out in an emergency. Thanks for being a great neighbor.😇
I am always glad to help and if my videos bring value, even better! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Yours is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels for HAM radio! Great content!
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that! It means a lot to me that my videos bring value to you! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Same here my friend 😊
In 2020 I used Ham Radio Prep and Ham Study. Got my Tech ticket shortly after starting and today I received my General. I was not going to go for extra originally but looks like I actually will within the next few weeks. Everything you mentioned are great. I stuck with the two I mentioned do to my learning style.
That is awesome! Whatever works for you is the best bet! Extra is worth it and competes the licensing journey. From there, you just spend your time experimenting and learning more! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!
Thank you thank you thank you.
Finally a no Bravo Sierra channel.
I do my best to bring you all exactly that! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Like you said, "Find what you want out of ham radio"
Best advice I've heard. Remember getting your license is just the beginning, you learn way more once you get out there. Great video man, thanks.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
My husband and I are studying for Tech, we have until sometime in July to study. I found your channel by chance, and you are very encouraging, so thanks for that! I thought I was too old to learn something new, but here I am trying anyway.
Hi Sandy! I am so glad to hear that! You ABSOLUTELY can learn and pass these exams. Better late than never right? Dedicate time to study, find the best way that you learn so you can retain the information and the rest will fall in place! I wish the both of you the very best of luck on passing your exams and joining us in ham radio. Remember to use my website, hamradiofornontechies.com , which is designed to be a great resource for learning if you are new oy ham radio. Thanks for the comment an for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT My dad was a Ham, but very little of the info actually stuck, he would be stoked to know we are doing this, but he passed away a few years ago. He actually gave us a transceiver years ago when my husband originally planned to get licensed. We actually know several Ham operators here locally, our boys were in scouts and our troop would go to the Field Days for support, then the club would help the boys with a merit badge. The tech stuff is bogging me down, but a late morning espresso may have helped me focus better today, ha ha ha. So I will try that again tomorrow. I've been working through the Ham Test Online all week. My husband got the book/study guide, but he's worked as an electrician through various jobs, so his this sort of thing comes more naturally for him. I downloaded that app last night that you mentioned, so that should help. Thanks for all the tips!
I need that "how and why" as well - Thanks for the recommendation!
Happy to help! If you have any questions or need recommendations, don't hesitate to contact me, good luck. 73!
I appreciate the honest, humble explanation.
I appreciate that! I try to always give my best honest opinion on the gear I review. We spend a lot of money in this hobby, as I am finding out, so I assume that others like me don't want to waste money on any products that may not suit their needs and quality standards. I will continue to bring everyone my honest reviews of items. Thank you for your support. 73!
i made a comment to a friend about being interested in comms and she came over a couple days later with a duffel bag filled with aarl manuals. her father and uncle were super ham nerds. after opening the manual i pretty much made the choice that im not smart enough for the subject so ive been looking for beginner level videos. this one here helped with the confidence level. thank you
Ok, so here's the deal with that: The ARRL has great information, no doubt, BUT for those of us who are not engineers or well-versed in electronic theory it can be very overwhelming. On my website, I have book suggestions to help you pass your exams and they are based upon HOW you learn. If you like the technical stuff,. I have books for that, if you just want to memorize the questions an answers and learn at your own pace, I have books for that as well. Check it out, don't get discouraged. If you want to become a ham, you will! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!!
@@HR4NT thank you so much!
Very informative. Thanks for providing introductory information for us trying to understand the process
Glad it was helpful! I have a massive website as well that has a ton of free resources for new hams. Hope you check it out! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
You've definitely influenced my decision to get into this fascinating world of amateur radio! I'm very excited to get started, and look forward to really learning the materials you've presented here! Thanks so much for your enthusiastic approach in disseminating this info! Subscribed!
Great to hear! If I can be of any help with you getting licensed or answer any questions let me know. I wish you the best of luck in passing your exam(s) and joining us in ham radio!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I used Ham Radio School for my Technician License. I highly recommend Stu. His class was very knowledgeable and you learn the hows and whys. I am a classroom learner and I needed a classroom type. There is no way I could have learned by reading a book since I have very bad dyslexia. I enjoyed his class. Check it out.
Thank you very much for the suggestion. I am glad that course helped you get licensed! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT no problem. There is alot of resources out there and this one worked for me. I'm going to do his general class as well.
After spending hours on researching HT's, I bought an Anytone 878UVII Plus. I will not open the box until I become licensed. (An incentive to pass the tests) I did go for the $49 combo Technician and General tutorials and after completing the first section I tell you what... This program makes learning easy! Thanks for the info. Great video!
Glad I was able to help! Get those exams passed and behind you and start the new world of ham radio! I learn more and more every day and it is just so fascinating...don't know why I waited so long to get involved! Thanks for the comment and good luck on your exams! 73!
Thank you such a wealth of information I was curious on how to go about getting my ham radio license. And you gave me all the information I needed and answered just about every question I had. As a teenager I was very much into cb radios and single sideband and had my face license. I am now retired and like to.pick up where I left off years ago as a hobby. Thanks again
I am very happy that the video was helpful. Hopefully you will pursue getting your ham license and join this wonderful community of hams I think you will benefit greatly by being a ham operator not to mention enjoy the toys we play with in this hobby...I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and look forward to hearing about your success!!! 73!
Thank you! This was the information I needed as a total newbie with zero knowledge. The information was well presented. The who, what, why and where. I now feel like I have a route mapped out. It's so close to July I'm going to ignore the ones that end June 30. I'm won't be able to take an exam before then. I'm shooting for studying for all three throughout July and plan on testing in August.
Thank you again for helping me to put together a plan. How wonderful that so many resources are free 😀
WOW!!! Thank you for the comment! Going for all three licenses in one test session is a noble goal!!! You CAN do it!! Study, practice and study some more. Just remember to not overwhelm yourself with all the technical jargon. Take breaks. I am glad the information I gave is useful to you and hope you will let me know WHEN you pass all three exams! I look forward to hearing from you! Best of luck. Knock it out of the park and see you in August!!! 73!
I wish I had never dug out the old CBs I have. It gave me the itch to get back into radio. Oh dear, thanks for all the info.
Glad to help! I hope you do get back into it only because it is a lot of fun and there is so much you can do now compared to just 20 year ago. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thanks for providing great information I am trying to study to get my technicians license. I keep getting about 18 right need to try harder. The video here is easy to understand because of you and the easy the way you are explaining everything in a clear speaking voice. You are awesome!
Hey that is awesome! Just keep trying! Find out how you learn and that will be the key to retaining the information. If you learn better by memorizing, I have book suggestions for that. If you like more background info and learn better that way, I have book suggestions also. Either way, stay persistent and you WILL pass! I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing you on the air! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
You have made me so much more confident. I have those materials and I appreciate the heads up on go ahead an take the General it's free an you'll know for the next time. The cost involved etc. 👏👏
Great to hear! I hope I made it simpler to comprehend the material an help you to get your license! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
30 years ago, I had about 2 years of electronics in the Navy, mostly RF, Radar and Crypto, equipment. I pretty much forgot everything I knew, but I'm sure it will all come back to me. I recall being in the upper 10% on the exams. I think I could do this, no problem. General test goes more into RF electronics, right? Back then, I was thinking about getting a ham radio license, and they called it the 'General Radio Telephone' license. But ham operators just called it the general. At that time, the first level was morse code, and I'm glad they are no longer requiring it.
You should be able to breeze through the Tech exam just fine. General will be a bit harder, but certainly doable. Getting your general will definitely open up a lot more features and privileges to you in ham radio including the HF stuff which is where I spend most of my time. Although the do not require morse code to pass anymore, I do highly encourage you to check it out once you pass and have the time to focus on it. It really is fun and more so when it is not a requirement...LOL Go study and knock out those exams! Best of luck to you! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I am new to you channel but I love the way you explain things. For a future video, I would like to see someone walking through the knobs and buttons on a radio. The tests teach you how the inside of a radio works, but no one teaches how to operate the radio on HF. Please make a video on that!
Hi Steven! First, welcome to the channel! Glad to have you here! As to your suggestion, that is a good idea, however the buttons are different on various radios as to what does what. If you go to my website, hamradiofornontechies.com/ , on the top menu thee is a section called Ham Radio Suggestions. Hover over that and a drop down menu shows up with four of the most popular radios out there. Pick one you are interested in and the page has images of the front of the radio and the screen with hotspots that you can click on for a description of what that button does as well as what the different screen icons mean. I hope this helps out! I really tried to make the website an all in one stop for hams both old and new. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 73!!!
New folks, look into the online testing options if local testing sessions do not work for you. I took my Technician test online for $5 (most are $10-$15, just like in-person).
No excuses!
:)
EXACTLY! If you want it bad enough, you WILL find a way! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Just starting to get interested in Ham Radio and came across your channel. Really helpful and informative. Thank you!
Welcome to the channel! Check out the videos I have here as they are made to help out new folks getting into ham radio. I also have a full website to help you study and research various equipment and aspects of ham radio!! hamradiofornontechies.com . I always try to help and answer any questions as well! Thank for watching and for the comment! 73!
Great information. Thank you for providing all the great study resources for passing the Technician license!
Glad to help. I hope I provided enough to allow you to have a few choices to make sure you pass you exams. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
good preaching and convincing the little guy. I am impressed by all the ways I can get ready and you enabled me to pursue some of them today. Thanks.
Wonderful! Glad I could help. Just find what works for you and stay on that path! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I find the phone-based exam apps to be highly effective. The one I used allows for sub-element quizzes and full tests. It tracks quiz results, test results, and specific questions you got wrong. I also use the approach of focusing on the correct answers and not confusing myself with the wrong answers. Just got my general license this past weekend and now studying for my extra. You got this!👍🏻
I would like to see a video of how a newbie does some of his/her first talking on the radio...a little conversation...something like that. It would show us new guys how to talk during our first times.
thank you!
I did a video on that topic I think it was titled getting over mic fright. That seems to plague others quite frequently and I added in how to talk and get a conversation started if you are new to ham radio. th-cam.com/video/9NpwdtTG62c/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Very nice and professional presentation. I have watched a lot of youtube videos on ham and have enountered many cocky presentations.
You seem like a down to earth gentelman. THANK YOU! 🤜🤛
Wow, thank you! I really try to be as easy going and to the point as possible. I am glad you enjoyed the video and hope that it brought value. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hope this helps motivate someone out there:
My approach, some 25 years ago, was to use a computer based program to regularly test my knowledge and focus on remembering the correct answers. I easily got my Technician back then and later got the written part of the General, but never learned the Morse code to finish getting my General. The FCC later dropped the code requirement for General, but it wasn’t till this past month that I decided to go for my General again. I employed the same study method, using a phone app this time for knowledge testing and again focusing on the correct answers. Got my General this past weekend with a score of 34/35. Studying now for my Extra, with a target of early December.
If this old guy can do it, so can you!
Absolutely! Once you figure out the way that you learn an retain info, you are unstoppable! Best of luck on passing your Extra next month!!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Thanks again. Gordon West Tech book will be here tomorrow!
Awesome! I hope the book helps you to pass your exam and get on the air! Let me know if I can help you in any way! Thanks for the comment and for watching., 73!
Thank you for this very informative video and taking the mystery out of getting your licenses.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
This is all new to me I have a cb and had that when I was kid now I'm studying for the technition license and got hooked up with a club going to a meeting next month for the first time to see how I like it also what identification do you need to take the test. Thanks for your information on testing that helps a lot.
@@moncar2250 Good to hear that you are trying out for your technician license. The only identification you will need is your driver's license or state-issued ID and you'll have to go and sign up at the FCC website to get your FRN number which will be required for your testing to take place. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73!!
@@moncar2250 Good to hear that you are trying out for your technician license. The only identification you will need is your driver's license or state-issued ID and you'll have to go and sign up at the FCC website to get your FRN number which will be required for your testing to take place. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73!!
Luv your channel and you do a great job explaining stuff. Nice job 👍
I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Just getting started, thanks for info
Good luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
Testing this Sunday with my local amateur club
OUTSTANDING!!!! I wish you the best of luck in passing your exam!!! Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Really great video! It is quite overwhelming trying to figure out which way to go but your video nailed it and made it crystal clear for me. I was here in Texas when that storm hit and know exactly what you talked about first hand! Just bought my first old TS820S that I will be setting up and going to get all the licensing done. Don't think I can go all 3 at once but heck if I can pass a LE TCOLE exam I can pass this one I am sure. Again thank you for the great direction!
LOL...yeah I think in comparison, having to regurgitate the entire Texas penal code vs the Technician exam...it will be no problem. Glad you are going to pursue ham radio. I think you will enjoy it a lot. Stay in touch! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Thanks. The TH-cam channels mostly want to sell me radios. I have radios.
Thanks again. Would love to see you go outside.
Hey there! I actually have a few videos of me outside doing POTA activations and so on. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Great video and thank you for the advise! From from CB to Ham and this video helped me filter out what I needed to do.
Glad you enjoyed the video an hope you will pass your exams soon! Best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
As a officers son I spent the first 23 years of my life with the best America has to offer, At least those with the courage aka ball to defend her with their life. That being said the Department of Defense School System needs to start doing their job and start these classes.
That sounds like a fantastic idea! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Hands down the best channel and video on the subject. You made this so easy! Thank you 🙏
Hi Sunny! I appreciate the compliment! I really try to explain this stuff in a manner that is easy to understand and take action on. I am happy that you enjoy my videos! Thank you for your support! 73!
I am a retired Microwave Engineering Technician, know some electronics, worked in the Industry in the design, test, manufacture 'microwave stripline ampliers' 4 - 18 Ghz, and I know how to use the Smith Chart to tune an antenna, Impedance/Admitance, VSWR electrical engineering stuff...now retired, I have always wondered what HAM Radio professionals do... I want to learn how and be an AMATEUR Radio to apply some skills I have attained in Electrical and Electronics education schooling / knowledge!!!!... Thank You for the Inspiration.
Hi Roderick!! With your background, ham radio might be a perfect match. With the skills and knowledge you already possess, you will find many things in the hobby to grab your interest, most notably, building antennas. Your radio is only as good as your antenna, which may be one of the reasons hams seem to collect them. Not only to just have a variety, but building and experimenting with them is a great way to learn more about ham radio as well. I have a few videos on how to study and pass the exams and whether you are just going for the first one, Technician, or planning on taking all three down the road I think they will be helpful to getting you licensed and on the air fast. I wish you luck and will hopefully see you on the air sometime soon. 73!
Great video!! I'm just getting into HAM/DMR radios. I didn't know you lived so close to me. I live in Cinco Ranch, Katy
Oh cool! Well I hope that you take the dive and join us in the ham radio world!!! It has a lot of benefits and you meet some great folks. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Nice intro to getting this done!
Thanks for the visit and welcome to the channel! 73!
Thanks very informative!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I was all excited to get a Ham license! I'm 72 and when I received the new ARRL manual I quickly found out the material was too much to retain. I returned the manual and converted to CB. At least in an emergency I'll be able to reach someone. Too bad there is not an easy course for us old guys, or at least an in for vets.
There actually is a easy way. Go to my website: hamradiofornontechies.com and on the front page I have three types of books, one of which is only the questions and answers for each test which is what I used to pass as the ARRL books are way too confusing to understand. I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@@HR4NT I'm building your coax window pass through. Fantastic instruction video!!
@@incaboy1951 That is awesome. I hope that you enjoy the build and the product as much as I enjoy mine. After over a year of use mine still looks brand new and performs perfectly. Good luck and I wish you the best. 73.
I failed the technician exam twice and I been studying for it again this third sunday of March 2023, I hope I pass it. If I do pass the technician I want to go higher, to play with a HF, QRP, CW, POTA and SOTA.
Watch my latest video because I address the issue of how we learn and there may be a solution to make this super easy for you! I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
Thanks for making this video. Very helpful, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again
Glad it was helpful! My website also has a ton of information for new hams as well. Thanks for watching and happy it was useful information. 73!!
You are very encouraging
I try to do what I can to simplify things and remove the mysticism that seems to surround ham radio. Learn, build and have fun! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
good review - thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Hey! really enjoyed your down-to-earth video! listening while studying for all 3 (haha)...
All three??? WOW! I wish you the best of luck! It is not uncommon for someone to walk in and pass all three exams at once. I hear those stories all the time, so good on you! Rock those tests and get licensed! Thanks for the comment and for watching..Let me know when you pass those exams!!! 73!
@@HR4NT okay, so passed Technician and General...more work needed for the Amateur Extra (in the words of Maxwell Smart, "missed by THAT much...!"), but it's coming with the next test! This is KO4UMY bidding you 73!
What gets me is the electrical parts I deal with some at work but I always think the capacitor question is resistor amd so on with tec license. I've only studied for a couple days now though
Just keep at it and find a way to trigger the correct answer in your mind when you see that questions come up. You will find a way to retain the info and pass your exam! It may take a little time, but persistence is the key! I wish you the best of luck!!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I'm so going to do this I like playing with the CB but except for passing truckers no one uses it around me
It is worth doing and once you get sucked into the hobby, you will have a blast. Just find a few things you are interested in and try them out. As you move forward into Ham Radio, other things will attract your attention and the fun just continues. Thanks for watching. Let me know when you pass your exam(s)!! 73!
Great information sir!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
thanks man ! time for me to start studying !
Study and knock it out of the park! If you have questions hit my up through my website: hamradiofornontechies.com and I will be glad to help! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Really appreciate the overview. I am beyond new to this and question my ability to learn, and retain, enough aspect to qualify. Good encouragement here, thanks 👍👍 RUGER
Glad it was helpful! I have a ton of resources on my website that will help you to study in whatever way you retain information the best. If you have any questions, let me know. BTW, I am a 4Runner owner as well, so I am going to sub to your new channel!! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
@@HR4NT Yrs you have a great website 👍. I admire your efforts with such a niche activity - bravo and appreciate the sub…if you take care of a 4Runner, you’ll never have a car payment again! RUGER
@@4RunnerTV damn straight!!! 4Runners for life. Thanks again. 73
I just started studying online and was doing good with limited knowledge because of my electronics background from automotive circuits are circuits
Keep it up. You seem to have an advantage already with your background! Best of luck on passing your exam(s)!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Great video, man. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! 73!!!!
Great video and awesome presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Hello I’m 29 and just starting in ham radio and I took my technician test and i have a retevis rt5 handheld and I found my local club and their frequency they talk on but I’m having trouble with how to put those in to be able to talk to them if you could maybe help that would be great by the way awesome channel
Hi JD! Welcome to the hobby! Glad to have you! Congrats on passing your Tech and jumping right into it! I am not too familiar with that particular radio, however I did find a page that shows you a step by step instructions on how to program the radio. You will need the frequency that your club uses and hopefully the CTCSS Tone in order for your radio to be heard by the repeater. If you have that info, then follow this link and that should set you up and get you in touch with others on that repeater pretty quick. The link is: www.twowayradiocommunity.com/programme-rt5-manually/ Thanks for the question and for watching. If you have any questions feel free to contact me! 73!
Thx 4 ur service
Thank You Sir! Appreciate your very HELPFUL & informative info. God Bless You richly 💰
My pleasure! I am always glad to help out anyone interested in ham radio! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!
I scheduled a onlineTechnician exam for tomorrow using the Ham Study iOS app. Your YT video recommendation caused me to order the no BS General book using your Amazon link. Thanks for doing what you are doing spreading the gospel to those of us who hate studying. 73’s, brother. I bought you a coffee.
OUTSTANDING! I wish you the best of luck and hope that my suggestions prove profitable to your quest to get licensed! Keep in touch and let me know how it turns out! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
@@HR4NT Well, I took the exam and got 35 out of 35. Woot woot!
love the video and helped me a lot mentally
Hey that is awesome to hear. If my videos and way of explaining things makes it just a bit easier to digest, then I am doing my job right. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Thank you sir
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
This helped me so much! Many thanks!
You're welcome! Always glad to help where I can! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Great information. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
I am 71 with health issues I cannot remember half of that technicians license online stuff so its not as easy to learn school was not easy for me to begin with I learn by doing not by reading
Find whatever method works for you. I agree and have said for years that we all learn differently. I wish you the best of luck!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I really like how you cater to us non techies, all I want from ham radio is to be able to talk to my brother and my cousin in Missouri and Washing state. Do you think that’s a good enough reason. I have my GMRS license and that came with an frn number, can I use that or is it a different one for Ham radio?
Any reason to get into ham radio is a good one! Unfortunately your GMRS license will not work in ham radio, however you will need your FRN to take the tests and get your official call sign. I hope this helped. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I like your confidence but I been trying for the last 3yrs and I about to just give up.
Hi Wade, first, do not get discouraged. How do you learn best? What method allows you to retain information? Are you good at just memorizing, or do you prefer to know the background of what you are learning? I ask because we all learn and remember stuff differently. If you are a memorizer, then use those books I have listed on my website by Buck K4IA. His book is literally just the test questions and answers. If you want to know more background, then the other books on the site may be better for you. Learn a section at a time and then go to one of the many online free practice tests and see how you do. I know you can do this. The trick is figuring out how you learn. Find that out and you will ace those exams. I hope this helps and I hope you continue to try and get your license. Keep in touch! 73!!
I only want to do grms
A GMRS license is easy to get, just fill out the form and pay the fee. No test involved. I think you would have more fun in ham radio, but that is my opinion. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I like your video I want to get my general license can I take the test online?
Yes there are several online testing sessions. The ARRL has a page that helps you locate a test session if you choose to go that route. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I’m a retired truck driver and I am interested in getting my HAM radio license mainly traveling and off road use.
That is definitely doable as there are a bunch of mobile radios perfect for what you want to do. The first step would be getting licensed and passing your Technician which will get you privilege's on VHF/UHF and "some" HF bands. If you are interested in doing a bit more HF, then study for and pass your General and that will open up a whole new world of radios and bands for you. My website details everything you need to get started and I have suggestions for study guides based upon how you learn. If you like to just memorize questions and answers to pass the test, I have a book for that. If you want to know more background on each subject on the test, I have books for that as well. Either way, the tests are not too difficult as long as you study and take practice exams until you are proficient enough to go take the test. If you have questions about anything ham radio related, let me know. I can be reached on my website contact page. Best of luck! 73!
Im a trkr moving up to / 10m
Tired of boring cb traffic.
One concern that I would have about getting a HAM license is that if someone knows your call sign, then it is a simple matter to look up your name and physical address on the FCC's website... For example, I know that you are off of Cartwright Rd in Missouri City... I live fairly close to you (on the other side of TX-6) and often shop at the Wal-Mart, Lowes, and Home Depot that is just south of you on TX-6... Is there some way to prevent the FCC from publishing that info?
Not really, however you could just go get a PO Box and update your address with the FCC. There are quite a few hams that do that. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Very interesti g... i wonder if the tests are the same in other countries. I have been going thru the tra8ning in usa based u tube channnels and if that is a waste of time
That is a very good question. I think that because of different regulations by other countries authorities that administer the tests that they would be very different questions than what the FCC dictates here in the USA. You can definitely get a good basis for amateur radio by reading the material for the US, but if you are studying for a test in a different country you should get the study manual for that country in order to have the most accurate information to help you pass that test. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73!
Got the Gordon west book but the font is super small. Would not get again.
Yeah there needs to be an increase in font size in some of these books. I don't want to read with a microscope...LOL Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I had my General ticket in the 1990's but I let it lapse and went over the grace period. Can I retake only the Tech exam and get my Call sign back to being o general again? Thanks.
Within two years of expiration you can retake the test and get your license back, but I am not sure it will regrant your General privileges being that it was so long ago. If your call sign wasn't reassigned to another ham, you can probably get it back by requesting it from the FCC. I would find a local testing facility in your area and talk to someone and see what your options are. You may have to just go and retake the tests again. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
Loved the video !
Glad you liked it!! Good luck if you are thinking about taking your exam(s). 73!
Very informative, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! 73!
Hi, I am looking to take the HAREC exam but I have a dilema, I currently live in Spain and my Spanish language skills are not that great... I was wondering if I can take the HAREC exam online with a Spanish translator sat next to me or if I can take it in English through one of the Irish test centres even though I live in Spain. Would appreciate any help on this subject.
I was not able to find any information tat would help you except to say maybe ask them if they have a copy of the exam in English. I can't imagine it being proprietary to a single language of a particular country. I could be wrong. I would contact the folks giving the exam and see if someone can understand and answer your question. They may have an answer that they just don't mention on their site. Sorry I could be better help in this area. Best of luck! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73
600 questions and they choose 60 here in New Zealand. Why is everything harder in kiwiland? Studying now.
I believe the question pool for Extra or General is very similar...like 622 in the pool, but 50 questions on the test..sheesh...Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
i love this video
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I am a truck driver will I need a ham radio license if I buy a Ranger 99n2
According to the research I did on this specific model "Transmitting using this radio requires an Amateur Radio License." It took me a bit to find out, but it looks like it may transmit on frequencies in the 10M band that hams use. However, getting your tech license is super simple and if you follow my other videos on how to study and pass, you will do fine. Besides, if you get licensed, then you can use a lot of the ham radio stuff as well for communications. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73!
Except license.. what are the other fun we can do with Ham Radio.. can you explain little bit.. why I should go for it?.. by the way I like your video and first time I heard about it and really interested to know more.
There are so many things that are available to do in ham radio that it would be hard to list them all here. It would be based upon your interests. One thing for sure is that when communications go down (i.e. cell phone, etc), you will have a way to communicate with the outside world. I highly recommend you go to my website and on the front page I have a list of things there and also a page outlining everything you can do in ham radio. The website it hamradiofornontechies.com Thanks for the question and for watching. Good luck on your exams should you choose to pursue getting licensed. 73!
MORE POWER!!! 🤣 All the "public" radios with no license required tend to be QUITE limited in both range and capabilities. A UHF or VHF "walkie talkie" radio here in the US is typically limited to 0.5 watts which might work for a mile or 2 tops, a ham radio handheld will typically run 5 to 8 watts and with a killer antenna I've talked to a station 30 MILES away! Mobile ham radios for your car typically run from 50 to 100 watts vs say a CB radio which can only run 5 watts! Even with the lowest level technician license and a cheap DIY radio off ebay you can use Morse code/CW to talk halfway around the world on HF bands such as 40 meters!
Couple of them books only cover up to 2022. How do you know if the questions have changed since then?
The books will most likely have on the cover the info telling you what question pool years it is valid for. Honestly they only change about three to four questions when they do this so the information will most likely still be valid. The online practice tests will all be updated automatically. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!
Thanks!
Thank you for your support! It is most appreciated! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
I am thinking about getting my ham license I have a learning disabilty in math I need help to pass the test
Reach out to a local club and see if they can help. If not, get that book I talked about in one of my videos about passing your ham license exam the easy way. It just has the questions and answers. Memorize the answers and no math to know! Hope this helps. I have all of teh study guides and books on my website, hamradiofornontechies.com Thanks for watching and good luck! 73!!!
If I get my ham license ham Transceiver how much
A ham radio runs anywhere between $25 - $18000. Depends on what you want to do in radio and how much of a budget you have for your hobby. Most of us buy radios in the $25 - $1500 range and are just fine with that! Thanks for watching., 73!
Sooo....if one takes a test and screws it up is there a period of time where as you can re-take it ?
I think you can just repay the fee and take it again. I never heard of a grace period between exams upon a failure. If you do your studying and use those online tools for the practice exams, as long as you are around the 80% consistently, you will be just fine on passing your exams. Thanks for the question and for watching. I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and joining us in ham radio!! 73
Is there an updated info for 2023 ?
The only thing that has changed is a few questions in the Technician test pool and the fees have gone up. It is how $15 to take the test and $35 to the FCC to get your license once you pass the exams. The general test is also changing a few questions this month or next. Other than that, the same principles I touched on in the video are all still valid. I hope this helps you. If you are planning on taking your test soon and need to study, I have a ton of resources on my website that are mostly free minus the books. Have a look if you are interested. Links are below. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Ok where do you study for the technician test , without paying for a course
You can use the free tools at hamstudy.org, or if you go to my website, hamradiofornontechies.com I have three different books I recommend based on how you study. If you just want the questions and answers, I highly recommend the book from Buck K4IA. They are about $15 easy to follow and if you use them to memorize the answers, you will do just fine and pass. I used his books on all three exams and passed. Again, it depends on how you learn. Some like to just have the questions and answers while others like to have explanation and background. I have videos on this topic as well, so check them out and see what you think. I wish you the best of luck on passing your exams and hope to see you on the air someday! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!!
Iam interested sir
Check out my website and it will guide you on teh front page to all the resources to help you get your license. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Im just after my tech
Good luck on getting your tech license. A little study will help out and once you have it a whole new world of radio opens up for you. Thanks for watching. 73!
not a smart man with book learning i used ham radio prep for my tech, Studying for my general hopefully in Jan I will get it done...
Best of luck! Everyone learns differently. That is why I have so many options on my website so that you can choose the best way for your needs. You will ace the General! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
@@HR4NT I passed the tech side. Kk7juj thanks abunch. Now for general.
@@ronpetroski7203 knock it out of the park and I will see you on the air!!! 73!!
It took me 3 times to pass the technician ticket. I don't do go on tests.
I got my Tech in 2018. And even still today. Been trying to get my General.
After spending much money on ham courses, and then buying the new 2023 general books.
The General blows my mind and is much harder I believe.
Where I live in Birmingham AL. Tried to get into a ham club. No help at all.
For me it's been miserable for me. After being a OTR truck driver for 20yrs.
I could speak to anyone with no problem.
I have a hard time learning this stuff. The Elmer's where I live aren't help
After critique after critique on the radio it's driving me away and spending much money on radios.
To me this has been a bad experience. You say the wrong thing no response.
KQ4JHQ
I done with ham radio
I am sorry to hear that. The trick I figured out is that you have to find HOW you learn best. Are you good at memorizing? Do you prefer to know the details on how things work? Once you figure that out, it makes it easier. There are tons of videos online that have FREE classes to get you licensed. Ham Radio 2.0 has an entire series of free classes. It might be worth checking into. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I hope you find an answer. 73!
Hi, are the U.S. and Canada license the same?
They are not. Canada has a different format for license levels as far as I know. Maybe this link will help: ham.stackexchange.com/questions/2080/amateur-radio-license-usa-or-canada-does-it-matter#:~:text=The%20Canadian%20Basic%20with%20Honours%20covers%20more%20or%20less%20the,with%20any%20class%20of%20license. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!
I have heard you can take the test online now?
Yes! I did a show on tat a while back showing where you can search out online tests sessions. This makes it very convenient for those who do not have a club nearby. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
Thank you Sir!
Does one need the first book AND the second book for a general license?
No I would say pick one based on how you learn the best. If you just want to know the questions and answers and are good at memorization the book by buck K4IA would be my choice. If you want more of a background of ham radio and understanding the stuff in the general exam then go with the other book.. I hope this helps out and good luck to you if you take your exams. Thanks for watching it for the comment. 73
I'm a little worried about taking the test because of memory problems from a TBI and what do you suggest?
If you watch my video on passing your ham exam in 10 days, the technique I used was to get the book from Buck K4IA called "Pass Your Exam The Easy Way". It only has the questions and correct answers. Everyone learns differently and you will have to find the formula that works for you. I suggest reading the front section of the book a couple times to get an idea of what it is you are learning. THEN go to the Summary part on the second half of the book and just study, study, study. As you go through the sections you will start to see that in some of them you will start to know the answer before you finish reading the question. If this happens, I would focus on the sections that you are having more issue with until they become easier. Make sure you take practice tests at hamstudy.org. Maybe twice a day until you start getting above 75% success rate. Once that is consistent, you are probably good to go and will do fine on the test. I hope this helps. Sorry it was long winded. Thanks for the question and for watching. 73! P.S. Let me know WHEN you pass your test!