Amateur Radio (Ham)
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Amateur Radio (Ham)Oct 6, 2026
Your First Ham Radio Net: What to Expect and How to Check In
A beginner-friendly guide to checking into your first ham radio net, from knowing when to transmit to following net control and avoiding common on-air mistakes.
Mark Russell Read Guide
Amateur Radio (Ham)Sep 15, 2026
Who Decides Where Repeaters Go? Inside Amateur Radio Frequency Coordination
Learn what amateur radio frequency coordinators do, how they became part of repeater operations, and why coordination matters when putting a new repeater on the air.
Martin Whitfield Read Guide
Amateur Radio (Ham)Sep 1, 2026
Which Digital Voice Mode Is Right for You?
Explore the differences between DMR, D-STAR, System Fusion, and P25 to see which digital voice mode best matches how you want to operate.
Martin Whitfield Read Guide
Amateur Radio (Ham)May 23, 2026
Ready to Transmit? Which Ham Radio License is Right for You
Demystifying the license tiers so you can get on the air faster and with confidence.
Rob Hawkins Read Guide