More people every day are taking the plunge and getting their first ham radio license. Looking at the capabilities of amateur radio, it’s easy to understand why. The power and bandwidth available to amateur radio operators give them tremendous opportunities to develop a life-long hobby. They also enjoy huge advantages over CB operators. Getting that Technician license is pretty simple if you know how to go about it. Here are the things you need to know before you get your first license. What’s the Point of a Ham Radio License? Power Citizen’s band radios which require no license are limited to 4 watts and have an effective range of about seven miles. That pales in comparison to the 100 Watts allowed ham radio operators. Range Yes, power translates to range, but it’s not a fixed calculation. Ham operators may enjoy 25 times the power of CB operators, but they get far more than 25 times the range of CB operators thanks to the way radio waves propagate through the atmosphere. Communications That’s the name of the game. Being able to talk to people. On the road, being able to reach people for hundreds of miles is a distinct advantage over … Continue reading 6 Things You Must Know Before Getting Your Ham Radio License