Getting started
A practical starting point for new amateur radio operators
Licensing, a first radio, local help, and the club net: four approachable steps into the hobby.
By EARS Tech Committee · June 12, 2026
Amateur radio rewards curiosity. Start by learning the license path, then connect with a local mentor before you buy more equipment than you need. EARS training and the weekly net are friendly places to make that first connection.
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