I've been a licensed amateur radio operator for 40 years. The hobby is not dead licenses do not cost a lot. I recently upgraded from Technician to Extra class no cost. Your first license exam costs $35. The FCC is pretty up to date on software. Not a bad process at all, passed exam on Saturday and got confirmation late Monday afternoon. I passed Tech back when Morse code was required. Now it's no code at all.
I just renewed my interest in the hobby bought a new radio replacing 4 older boat anchors with one light weight one. Just running portable out of the camper this winter. From Florida spoke with Chile, Argentina Spain and Australia. Even worked Crossland repeater aboard the ISS.
If you need any help assistance send me PM here. Call is N8FQQ. I'll be glad to help.
give this website a try. Great study guide using the entire pool of FCC questions.
Free ham radio flash cards, practice tests, and question pools as well as introduction to ham radio and explanations for questions.
hamstudy.org
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