Introduction to Ham Radio

Series Summary

The true origin of the term "ham" seems to have been lost, but there are several theories. It may be a shortcut way of saying the first syllable of amateur radio or it may have originally been used simply as an insult from radio professionals. Hams start out in amateur radio for many reasons, but they all have a basic knowledge of radio technology and regulations in common. In this series of amateur radio videos, our experienced ham shack operator tells you the basics, such as how to set up and license your our ham radio station, but more importantly, he shows you how to have fun once you have done so. Learn easy steps for extending the range of your radio, as well as how to interface it with your computer with Callbook software. Not sure how to format your entries into your logbook? Our expert will show you how. Would like to know more about morse code but afraid to ask? No worries, Expert Village will tell you everything you need to know.