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Best CHEAP Ham Radio for Beginners – The Complete Guide

Looking to get into ham radio without blowing your budget? 2025 brings a range of affordable ham radios perfect for beginners. This guide breaks down the best cheap ham radios…

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June 6, 2025
Ham Radio Basics / Ham Radio for Beginners

How to be Confident on Air with Ham Radio

How to overcome mic fright if you're new to ham radio. Calling CQ and keying up for the first time can be a bit intimidating. In this video, I'll share…

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July 2, 2024
Ham Radio Basics / Ham Radio for Beginners

How to Call CQ (Ham Radio Beginner Basics)

This video shows how to correctly call CQ in ham radio, what it means and how to identify other etiquette when you're on the air https://youtu.be/Tfw_hggJivU Should you call CQ…

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July 2, 2024
Ham Radio for Beginners / Ham Radio Tips & Tricks / Handheld Radios

Top 5 Cheapest Ham Radios for Beginners

Are you just getting into amateur radio and looking for the best budget ham radios to get started? You’re in the right place. In this article, I’ve compiled a list…

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February 2, 2024
Ham Radio for Beginners

The Easiest Way to Pass the Ham Radio FCC Exam

Are you looking to get your ham radio license and wondering what the easiest and fastest way is to make it happen? Ham Radio Prep offers a simple, interactive way…

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February 2, 2024
Antennas / Dipoles / End Fed Halfwave / Ham Radio for Beginners / Verticals

Get Started With Your First HF Antenna – For Beginners

One of the most crucial components of an amateur radio setup is the antenna, especially for high-frequency (HF) bands. In this beginner's guide, we'll explore the world of HF antennas,…

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September 20, 2023
Ham Radio for Beginners

10 Things EVERY Ham Radio BEGINNER Should Know!!

Looking to obtain your ham radio license or just starting out? Here are some helpful tools and references to support your ham radio journey. Whether you're a newbie or currently…

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September 14, 2023
AllstarLink / Ham Radio for Beginners

Beginners Guide to Setting Up A AllstarLink Node

This is a step-by-step video for beginners to help setup a AllstarLink hotspot node so you can connect to thousands of other nodes all over the world. AllStarLink is a…

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July 5, 2023
Ham Radio for Beginners / WSJT-X / WSPR

WSPR for Beginners

WSPR (Weak Signal Propagation Reporter) is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show what WSPR is, how to get started…

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January 24, 2022
FT8 / Ham Radio for Beginners / WSJT-X

FT8 for Beginners

FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction for…

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