do you get training for ham radio operation?

Answer 1

yes, and it is advisable to do so. because you'll learn the basic and learn the proper etiquette and courtesy for amateur radio user. try various club in your country which offer trainings, if your in the usa there's the american amateur radio, if your in the philippines there's REACT, ALERT, etc, while in Qatar there's Qatar Amateur Radio Society

Answer 2

Training is not strictly essential - it depends where in the world you live !

A license is a requirement everywhere and you will need to take a test to get a license.

Generally most towns will have a ham radio club (BTW it's "Amateur Radio"). And many clubs will run a course.

It's a lot easier than it used to be. In the UK it's just a 40 question multiple choice. Nowadays there is not even a requirement for a morse code test.

In the USA there are similar procedures although the morse code requirement (a very easy 5 words per minute) is still there right now.

In the UK look at http://www.rsgb.org/newcomers/
there is information there about the tests and licenses.

In the USA look at http://www.hello-radio.org/


With a basic ham license you can then get a radio.
New - from £100 for a VHF/UHF walkie-talkie for chatting across town or even relaying through internet connected repeater stations for worldwide comms. Or how about a £349 shortwave, VHF and UHF radio. Does all of the above and you can talk on the SW bands direct all around the world. Top end radios are about £7500, but they are strictly for people with more money than sense.

My favourite is to get a decent as new second-hand radio for about £100 - £200. Use it for a year then sell it for the same price and try something else. It doesn't have to cost the Earth !

Have fun !

Answer 3

Yes Mathew you can get training from most Amateur radio clubs.
My club
http://www.wansarc.org.au/
run courses now and then. That can be very good if you are in Melbourne Australia. If you are in another state of Aust. just look up the WIA (Wireless instirute of Australia) http://www.wia.org.au/
to see where your local clubs are. You can even email the WIA and ask them if there is a local club close to you.
If you have been on the CB radio in the past you will find amateur radio a refreshing change, and, unlike the CB, there are people everywhere on amateur radio who will help you. 10-4
VK3FMPB John

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Answer 5

I think you need a lic, but it's not hard, I believe it is "Amature" radio, I don't know much about it (marine communication is my thing) but, I know that the HAM hobbiest's are generally friendly people who will help out fellow HAM hobbyist's, or anyone looking for help in the subject. Try www.hamrvamerica.com, an open forum for folks with this kind of question, hope this helps.