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<\/p>\n 33 73 CQ and More<\/a> | Alternate Net Control<\/a> | Downed Power Lines<\/a> | Echolink<\/a> | FAQs<\/a> | Ham Licenses- How To<\/a> | Hints for Talking on the Radio<\/a> | How to Choose a Radio<\/a> | How to Program a Radio<\/a> | How to Work an Event<\/a> | Links<\/a> | LOTW<\/a> | Misc Net Tech Topics<\/a> | Morse Code<\/a> | Nets and Repeaters<\/a> | Simplex Made Simple<\/a> | Survivor Notebook<\/a> | Videos<\/a> | Weekly Net Summaries<\/a> | What is Zulu Time<\/a> | Working Your First Event<\/a><\/p>\n Several years ago the Morse Code requirement<\/strong> to become a Ham was removed.<\/strong> However, many hams still use Morse Code<\/strong> (aka CW<\/strong>) and many are still learning the code — because it is never going to be out of date and is a lot of fun. Also sometimes Morse Code is the only way Hams can communicate since it can usually be heard even in the most horrendous conditions when voice just can’t get through.<\/p>\n Also during the past few years some licenses <\/strong>have been ‘grandfathered’ and are no longer offered<\/strong> (these are the Novice and the Advanced<\/strong>). There are still hams with these Licenses and you may hear them on the air.<\/p>\n Sooooooo<\/p>\n At the present time there are only 3 Licenses for which one can test.<\/strong><\/p>\n The entry license<\/strong> to be a Ham (Amateur Radio Operator) is the Technician<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After Technician, Hams can continue to study and upgrade to General<\/strong> and finally to Extra.<\/strong><\/p>\n There are several books that Hams use to study to become a Technician, General, or Extra class operator.<\/p>\n Most hams study using either the ARRL textbooks and\/or books such as those written by Gordon West and others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/licensing-education-training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n There is also an excellent Free Technician Study Guide by Dan Romanchik KB6NU<\/strong> which you can download and print out. I personally found this to be very helpful and read it at least 6 times along with the huge ARRL Technician book (which I read 3 times) before taking my Technician exam. Here’s the clickable link so you can also download and study his free 50 page pdf. Technician book.\u00a0http:\/\/www.kb6nu.com\/study-guides\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Indeed, there are many free practice testing sites. Try one or more and check how much you are learning. When you are consistently passing, then it is time to take the test for real.<\/p>\n Here are clickable links to a few of the many free practice test sites where you can check to see if you are ‘ready to test’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n This practice test site is at the well known QRZ.COM website<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.qrz.com\/hamtest\/<\/a><\/p>\n Another well known website with practice tests<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.eham.net\/exams\/<\/a><\/p>\n A practice test site located in Wisconsin but for everyone, of course<\/p>\n http:\/\/aa9pw.com\/radio\/<\/a><\/p>\n Another popular Ham Testing site<\/p>\nHow to Get and Upgrade your Ham License<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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