How Do You File For A Ham Radio Operators License?
Amateur radio – “ham radio” – allows you to use powerful high frequency and very high frequency radio spectrums for recreational and public service purposes. In the United States, you need to get a license from the Federal Communications Commission to operate a ham radio. Be prepared to study. You’ll need to pass an exam written by the FCC. Find a neighborhood ham operator and introduce yourself. Many hams like to “Elmer,” or mentor, prospective amateur operators. Locate a ham club and attend meetings. Most clubs offer license-study classes and arrange for testing. Gather material from the American Radio Relay League, the nation’s premier radio organization. Study materials should cost less than $50. Study first for the Technician license. Devote at least a half-hour each day to the radio. You should be able to pass the Technician test within four to six weeks. Have your Elmer or the local club help you find a VEC (volunteer exam coordinator). Exam fees should be less than $10. Expect
