No advice but I had a co-worker tell me about how he set up IP over radio in a way that allowed him to transmit bits of data back & forth without requiring any sort of license. He said it’s slow but could be useful during an emergency.
Go to ARRL website and look for your local Amateur Radio club, they'll be more than happy to help you prep/study. The Chinese handhelds are the way to go on a budget, BTech UV5x3 tri-band for $60-70 online.
Download the ham technician license practice exam app, a baofeng UV5R or UV82, and download the repeater book app. Learn to program your radio via youtube and make sure to add simplex on both Vhf and Uhf
The only problem I see with this route is the relative ease in which frequencies can be jammed and with the technology today, your broadcast position can be pinpointed virtually instantaneously. There is also steep learning curve with amateur radio and with programming the equipment. Lastly, "fox hunting," is a sport among amateur radio operators.
No advice but I had a co-worker tell me about how he set up IP over radio in a way that allowed him to transmit bits of data back & forth without requiring any sort of license. He said it’s slow but could be useful during an emergency.
Yes - the program is called Winlink, works well, but really slow, depending on your connection like 200 characters a minute slow.
For study - hamstudy.org - technician's license is easy, general is harder.
Tests are generally adminstered monthly via Ham Radio clubs, find one near you and have a chat with them.
Good luck!
Go to ARRL website and look for your local Amateur Radio club, they'll be more than happy to help you prep/study. The Chinese handhelds are the way to go on a budget, BTech UV5x3 tri-band for $60-70 online.
Taking some classes online now, exam coming up in a few weeks!
I have a cheap UV-5R that seems reasonable for basic stuff.
Where are you taking your online class?
Done and done. Much easier.
I'm curious also. I've had the baofeng uv-5r recommended to me a few times.
Clearly Chinese.... But seems pretty impressive and affordable.
Don't you have to announce your call sign at least once every 10 minutes by law?
Download the ham technician license practice exam app, a baofeng UV5R or UV82, and download the repeater book app. Learn to program your radio via youtube and make sure to add simplex on both Vhf and Uhf
The only problem I see with this route is the relative ease in which frequencies can be jammed and with the technology today, your broadcast position can be pinpointed virtually instantaneously. There is also steep learning curve with amateur radio and with programming the equipment. Lastly, "fox hunting," is a sport among amateur radio operators.