Learn ham radio: beginner guides
Plain-English guides, from getting licensed to your first contact and beyond.
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Getting Started
New to ham radio? Start here with the basics of amateur radio.
3 guides ›Licensing
Everything about getting and upgrading your amateur radio license.
2 guides ›Antennas
Antenna theory, design, building, and installation guides.
3 guides ›Propagation
Understanding how radio waves travel and predicting band conditions.
2 guides ›Digital Modes
FT8, FT4, JS8Call, WSPR, and other digital communication modes.
1 guide ›Equipment
Radios, accessories, and gear recommendations and guides.
1 guide ›Operating
On-air operating procedures, contests, awards, and best practices.
2 guides ›Technical
Advanced topics: electronics, RF theory, and troubleshooting.
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