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My First Ham Radio License:

Posted: 18 Oct 2016 05:05 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37792


You are a professional only in case you are certified to be a professional.
In spite of the operation field, only a license is the only evidence of
your qualification and skills. The same thing is with amateur radio. If you
want to use special techniques, you firstly need to learn how to use it and
provide your knowledge. Passing the FCC test is the major and the easiest
way to do so. Obtaining the FCC license is obligatory for every DX
enthusiast or professional. No matter if you cooperate with emergency
series, take part in ham contests and fairs or simply keep in touch with
your friends from just around, you need to get a license. This is the only
chance to get a permission to use radio gear as well as DX radio stations
in spite of your purpose.


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Amateur Radio vs Emergency Radio:

Posted: 18 Oct 2016 05:05 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37791


We all know that a ham radio comes with so many fun things to do. They
range from ham radio contesting to fests, flea markets and more. Others get
involved in the amateur radio for other reasons. This type of communication
has proved to be reliable and efficient in emergencies. For this reason,
many operators start their career as hams to help other people who have
their backs against the wall due to critical situations. Many public
services cooperate with ham radio operators on regular basis. However, you
should not think that amateur radio is the same as emergency radio. They
differ in many ways though having some common features. Frequency is the
first thing that differs DX radio stations from emergency ones. Emergency
radio operates mainly on traditional FM and AM bands. Shortwave frequencies
are also available in some rare cases. They are used to inform people on
weather conditions as well as upcoming disasters. The only problem is that
those bands and frequencies will be unavailable in case of disasters.
Moreover, internet and cell phone connections are also very likely to go
down. Sounds like an apocalypses, doesn't it? Luckily, ham radio will be
operating whatever happens. This is why it appears to be so efficient in
case of extreme situations. People use it to form special rescue team as
well as inform others on the closest shelters.


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Warning for 'Long Overdue' Solar Storm, EMP Flares:

Posted: 18 Oct 2016 05:04 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37790


Solar storms threaten Earth about every 100 years and experts warn we are
overdue. Now, researchers have released the first ever map that shows which
areas of the U.S. are at high risk of being hit by the next intense storm.
The map was built using geomagnetic storm measurements and data from
magnetic materials beneath the Earth - revealing Minnesota is particularly
at risk of being blasted by solar material.


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Ham Talk Live #36 -- Starting with D-STAR:

Posted: 18 Oct 2016 04:56 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/37789


This week on Ham Talk Live!, the topic is
Getting Started with D-STAR. Charles Johnston
III, W8KWA, will be here to talk about how to
get your new D-STAR rig configured and on the
air using digital voice technology.