If you are seeking information and advice on becoming a ham radio operator, let me tell you the first level license is called the “technician class” license.
Note: By no means is the order of the following list mandatory. For example, you can start studying first, or wait till you meet your area club.
Step 1: Find an Amateur Radio Club in your area.
I’m pretty sure when I say just about every A.R. Club in the Nation has a web site. You can google something like “your city amateur radio club” and see what comes up. Ask them when the next technician exam is so you know how much time you’ll have to study.
Step 2: Find out what you need to study.
Some clubs offer classes preparation for the Tech exam, and other clubs have study materials they‘ll loan out. Still others may not have any materials to help you, so it’ll be up to you to get the materials. You can also look on qrz.com for practice tests, and arrl.com for study materials you can purchase..
Step 3: Take the test
Your test will be given by volunteer examiners and could take place anywhere. Testers I know have given them at libraries, MacDonalds, at churches and just about anywere.
That’s all there is to it. Just three little steps and you’ll be an FCC licensed Amateur radio operator.
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