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Learn about ham radios including how they work, frequencies and licenses you need to operate them in this free CB radio video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Learn tips on ham radios, how they are used and how they work in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on ham radio licenses, why we need them and what they are used for in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on ham radio licenses, why we need them and what they are used for in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on important questions to ask about ham radios to test them in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to test and prepare the attitude on ham radios in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to rig a ham radio properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to rig a ham radio properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to demonstrate ham radio bands properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to load a ham radio antenna properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to pre tune a ham radio antenna properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to rig on air CQ on a ham radio properly in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on how to contact people on a ham radio in this free CB radio video.

Learn detail on the many different types of ham radio signals in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips and ideas on how to troubleshoot problems with your ham radio in this free CB radio video.

Learn tips on what QSL cards are used for with ham radios in this free CB radio video.

Ham radios are a form of amateur radio that anyone can use. 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. Hams start out in amateur radio for many reasons, but no matter what they all have a basic knowledge of radio technology and regulations in common. It is a group of people who are world wide and communicate through wireless networking.
This is a great video series for anyone looking to connect with other random people through wireless means. Sure there are chat rooms and blogs but ham radios give you the element of surprise when you have no idea who you might be connecting with and any interests they may have. In this series you will learn everything from how a ham radio works to proper licenses you will need to the different signals available for hams. So ham it up guys!
Kurt Glaser Kurt Glaser NTCIP has been doing electronic calibration of audio gear since the early 70's. He is owner/chief recording engineer of KGB Studios in Redmond, WA. USA He records both in analog and mostly digital modes with his band 'U3&2"dkdk
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