A Simple Guuide To Ham Radio Broadcasting
Once the technology became affordable almost immediately people began forming amatuer radio clubs intrigued by the possibility of long distance communication. Unlike regular CB radio amateur radio is not restricted to only 4 watts. In addition to a larger selection of frequencies you can also be granted access to radio teletype and even some TV frequencies.. With the addition of satellites no portion of the world is beyond your reach. The issue is that ham radio is licensed and there are tests you must to pass before you can acquire the license.
ham radio offers a selection of licenses for individuals of every skill level.
Acquiring a Novice licence means you can access some HF frequencies and transmit between 28.3 and 28.5 MHz and also between 28.1 and 28.3 for radio teletype. To access these channels all you need is a 10 Meter Radio Although these radios are commonly referred to as a 10 Meter CB Radio they are actually quite different as a CB radio does not require a license and a 10 Meter Radio does. SSB and FM broadcasts are allowed between 222.01 and 223.91 MHz and 1270 to 1295 MHz.To gain a Novice license you have to pass a theory examination and operate at a minimum of five words per minute in Morse code.
Acquiring a Technicians license opens up the VHF and UHF bands.~The Technicians license means that you can now transmit on the UHF and VHF frequencies. Getting a Technicians License is not that problematic, you need to complete a radio theory exam and FCC regulations test..
The next step is the General Class. A General Class operator can access on High Frequency, Very High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency. To get this level of license you need to complete a test on general radio theory, fcc rules, and a Morse Code speed test..
If you can pass a more advanced radio theory test the Advanced Class license gives access to even more frequencies.
The highest license you can acquire for ham radio is the Extra Class license. Acquiring the Extra Class Licence means you are granted access to every frequency assigned to amatuer radio operators. For this license you must already have passed the General and Advanced tests, be able to operate Morse code at twenty words per minute and complete an examination on the more advanced aspects of radio theory, operations and FCC rules.
An organization called The American Radio Relay League assists in providing all the information you may need to pass your license exam..
Like many people you probably dont really care to undergo all that testing, try CB radio. There are no examinations to pass and there is no licensing requirements. CB’ers use a lighter language and there is never any Morse code. Just go get a radio and an antenna and are ready to go. Sound interesting?