≪ View Page

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision		Previous revision
start [2026/04/04 04:11] – [Get Licensed] wx0mikstart [2026/07/13 04:57] (current) – [Renew Your License] wx0mik
Line 23: Line 23:
 Amateur radio (or ham radio) is a service provided by the FCC to allow those that pass the tests to be able to use a set of allocated frequencies for the use of communication, experimentation, emergency management, and fun. Part 97 of the Code of Federal Regulation states: Amateur radio (or ham radio) is a service provided by the FCC to allow those that pass the tests to be able to use a set of allocated frequencies for the use of communication, experimentation, emergency management, and fun. Part 97 of the Code of Federal Regulation states:
  
-The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles:+> The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles: 
 +>  
 +> (a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications. 
 +>  
 +> (b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art. 
 +>  
 +> (c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art. 
 +>  
 +> (d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts. 
 +>  
 +> (e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. 
 +>  
 +//Via [[https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97|47 CFR Part 97 — Amateur Radio Service]], § 97.1 Basis and purpose// 
 +</WRAP> 
 +<WRAP half column> 
 +===== What Can You Do With a License? =====
  
-(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.+Amateur Radio isn't just one hobby — it's dozens of hobbies under one license. You don't need to be a tech expert to get started. Here's just a taste of what license holders do:
  
-(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.+==== Connecting with people ====
  
-<nowiki>(c)</nowiki> Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.+- **Nets** — scheduled on-air check-ins where hams share info, practice skills, or just chat (on local VHF/UHF or long-distance HF frequencies) 
 +- **Satellite contacts** — yes, you can talk through a satellite using a handheld radio 
 +- **Moonbounce (EME)** — bounce a signal off the moon and talk to someone across the globe 
 +- **Parks on the Air (POTA)** — operate from a park, or "hunt" others who are 
 +- **Summits on the Air (SOTA)** — same idea, from mountaintops 
 +- **DXpeditions** — travel to a rare location to operate, or "hunt" those signals from home
  
-(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.+==== Serving your community ====
  
-(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.+- Supporting local events (marathons, races, parades, rides) 
 +- Disaster planning and emergency communication 
 +- **SKYWARN** — trained storm spotting for the National Weather Service
  
-Via [[https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97]] +==== Building and experimenting ==== 
-</WRAP> + 
-<WRAP half column> +- Electronics and experimentation 
-===== What can I do with a license? ===== +- Software development for radio 
-Amateur Radio is a hobby of many hobbies. Some enjoy the communication aspects. Some enjoy the experimentation or building aspects. Others like to help with events and disaster planning and helping in disasters. There is no way to list all things you can do with a license, but here are a few of the popular things:+- Building and running repeaters 
 +- Radio networking (like AREDN)
  
-  * Helping with events (marathons, local events, races, rides, etc) +//...and so much more.//
-  * Nets (HF and VHF/UHF) +
-  * Disaster planning and helping in disasters +
-  * SKYWARN +
-  * Satellite contacts +
-  * Bounce signals off the moon +
-  * Parks on the Air (POTA) +
-  * Summits on the Air (SOTA) +
-  * DX Expeditions (both hunting and going there) +
-  * Experimentation +
-  * Software development +
-  * Electronics +
-  * Repeaters +
-  * Networking (repeaters, AREDN, etc) +
-  * and so much more...+
  
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 </WRAP> </WRAP>