Brand new ham, but you've never talked on the radio?
Don't have a license, but want to know what it's all about?
Everyone is invited to this combined training/open house for amateur radio (also known as "ham"). An amateur radio license is not required for this event, and non-hams are encouraged to attend.
During this event, you will:
- Learn about amateur radio, its brief history, license types, and more
- Learn the basics of operating and talking (a.k.a. "how do I say hello?")
- Practice on different radio equipment (even non-licensed people can talk on the radio!)
- Pick up some new radio jargon and terms
- Meet the amateurs in Collin County that support Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), which are the folks doing storm spotting during severe weather
- If you'd like to get your amateur radio license, we'll point you in the direction of the nearest testing event (sorry, no licensing exams will be given during our Ham 101 event)
Questions? Just contact us. This event is open to all MRC volunteers.
