REMOTE PHONES, MADE SIMPLE

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April/May 1996
By Joe Huff 
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For many, the savings in long distance in one year will pay for the equipment to get started. Needless to say, amateur radio is an incredible hobby that is cherished by people of all ages. Your first step in getting started in ham radio is getting licensed. This involves some study to learn FCC rules and regulations as well as radio theory. But don't be intimidated; many children have studied for and passed the tests the first time around. Ask any "ham" if it's worth the time and trouble and I'm willing to bet you'll get an unequivocal yes. Most people earn their techniciannocode license first. This allows voice privileges on the local FM bands without having to learn Morse code. For serious HF voice usage, trainees will need to

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earn novice or higher ratings and learn Morse code (see below). If no radio clubs are listed locally, contact the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111 (1-860-594-0200).

They'll be glad to put you in touch with one. ARRL also sells a number of home study courses for exam preparation, publications dealing with all facets of the ham radio world, and a magazine, QST, through membership or at bookstores. Another good magazine is CQ the

Radio Amateur's Journal, found at many local bookstores, or call 1-800-853-9797 to subscribe. Ham radio is undoubtedly the most versatile and cost-effective communication system of all. An experienced ham operator can communicate anywhere in the world. Since it doesn't rely on phone networks to operate, ham radio, unlike the other three wireless phone systems, is the worldwide link during natural disasters and emergencies when phone service is knocked out. So keep in touch.

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