Northern KentuckyAmateur Radio, also known as "ham radio", is an exciting and fun hobby involving radio and communications. But that's not all! Ham radio encompasses a vast range of activities including:
- Talking with and making friends around the globe
- Learning electronic and computer technology
- Emergency and public service communications
- Contesting and awards
- Weather spotting
- Satellite and space station communications
- Many more!
Amateur Radio is supported and encouraged by national organizations such as the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and hundreds of local groups like the Northern Kentucky Amateur Radio Club.
Click on any of the links below to learn more about this fascinating hobby.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio
- www.arrl.org/what-is-amateur-radio
- www.arrl.org/get-involved
- www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-emergency-communication
Amateur Radio is not Citizens Band (CB), the Family Radio Service (FRS), or the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). However, it is open to anyone, and has much more potential. To become a ham radio operator you must first pass a written exam in order to obtain a license and station call sign issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Amateur Radio license study material may be found in libraries, book stores or online. For example, The Ham Radio License Manual by the ARRL. Also, free online study and practice exam sites may be found at:
- hamstudy.org
- KB6NU study guides
- Study Buddy (practice exams)
- Ham Radio Crash Course (YouTube)
