So You Just Got Your Ham License? Here’s How to Start Enjoying Amateur Radio!

Congratulations on passing your Ham Radio license exam! But...now what? There’s a massive range of sub-facets of the Amateur Radio hobby, so knowing how to begin the adventure can be a challenge. To help you dive in, DX Engineering technical support specialist Michael Murphy KI8R explains some of the ways you can start having fun with Ham Radio. Even better, these steps are applicable regardless of the license you just earned, from Tech to General to Extra.
Ready to begin exploring the Ham Radio world? Check out the “Getting Started in Ham Radio” section at DXEngineering.com:
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Summits on the Air (SOTA) Overview
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The Rise of Digital Modes: The Changing Face of Ham Radio
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[@coreysheckler4777]

Alot of younger folks interested in radio Comms and emergency operations utilizing many of the bands join the military. The USAF has many career fields utilizing HF, encrypted SSB and satellite comms. Being an AF guy myself I was always intrigued by how we communicate through technology. 73 to our future Hams.

[@janiceemery2008]

That was excellent Michael. Thank you so very much for the explanation. I am one of those hams who is trying to figure everything out. I am a reader so, besides the ARRL handbook, are there any other books you can recommend for learning ham radio and all about the antenna world? I think one thing that I have come to understand is that one antenna does not fit all due to several factors. I am one of those folks who would like to talk to folks around the globe and have a radio for emergency purposes. One contest that I do enjoy is the 13 Colonies. I am also in the process of learning CW. I feel like I have missed so much information somewhere that I can't piece everything together. Do you have any advice to offer me? Thank you for sharing the great video. KO4UWU. 73