No
longer do you need to past a Morse Code Test to get any of the 3 classes
of Amateur Radio Licenses. You can start with the entry level ticket, the
Technician Class License. With your Technician Class License you can start
communicating on the most popular Amateur 2 Meter Band, participate in
public service events in your area and apply to be a storm spotter and
report severe weather to the weather service through the storm spotter
Amateur Radio nets. Your local
The
other V.E.C. that publish study guides is the W5YI Group. Be careful when
buying a used study guide. The test information has changed a whole lot since I
took my last test in the 1980s. Do not buy a used study guide unless you know it
is current. 
I do want to encourage
the new Ham to study and learn the Morse Code because it will open up many doors
for communication in this incredible hobby. In this new high tech world, code
practice comes on cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s and now there are computer programs
you can download for free that generates code practice. I learned the code long
ago from a 33 1/3rd rpm vinyl record and a cheap record player. Remember record
players? Below I list two resources for materials used to learn the Morse Code.
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Today, it is easier
than ever to pass your Amateur Radio
The three classes of Amateur Radio Licenses are the Technician Class, General Class and Amateur Extra Class. On this page I am not going to detail any of the actual tests but I will provide you links to several good sites where you can find study guides, sample tests and how to find a radio club in your area to give you more assistance.
In the United States the Amateur Radio License exams are no longer administered by the F.C.C. . They are administered by Volunteer Examiners or V.E.s . There are 14 Volunteer Exam Coordinator organizations in the United States. They can be found on the F.C.C.'s web site. There are 2 V.E.C.s I know of that publish license study guides.
The first I have already introduced you to and they
are the A.R.R.L.. Click on the Amazon.com links in the right side bar to
purchase a ARRL License Manual. You can find a V.E. exam session near you from
the A.R.R.L. web site.
You can take a practice amateur radio examine at
QRZ.COM ..
The web links above will direct you on how to study for and pass the written
examines to get your entry level Amateur Radio License, The Technician Class
License..
In order to communicate with thousands of other Amateur Radio Operators
around the world on the shortwave or Amateur Bands below 30 MHz, you will
need at least a General Class License. This is where it really gets to be
fun. A General Class Amateur Radio License can be a fantastic lesson in
cultural studies and geography. With a General Class Amateur Radio License
you will be able to make friends from all over the world. Don't worry too
much about the language barriers. Most Hams in other countries speak very
good English. Besides, it will give you an opportunity to learn a little
about other languages. Si?
A Word About the Morse Code
Morse Trainer by G4FON - An excellent
computer program that runs in Windows and best of all, IT IS FREE. This
one is my favorite. You can add in QSB (fading signals) and QRM (crowded
band with other operators) and save it as a WAV file to play on your MP3
player or iPod.
A.R.R.L.
- Morse Code Practice and On The Air Bulletin Schedules
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