Becoming a Radio Amateur
Becoming a Radio Amateur
You may have heard about them, or maybe not. But who are radio amateurs exactly? And why am I telling you this?
Well, I want to become a radio amateur! Let me answer the first question.
Who Are Radio Amateurs?
Radio amateurs, or “hams,” are people interested in a fascinating hobby involving radios and communication. While it may seem like just “people talking to random people on the radio,” there’s so much more to it:
- Building antennas and transceivers (a combination of a transmitter and receiver).
- Exploring different ways of communication, like:
- Voice communication
- Text-based communication
- Computer-assisted QSOs (radio amateur connections).
- Experimenting with technology, propagation, and even Morse code.
There’s always something new to discover!
My Journey
I’ve already had a chance to make a couple of QSOs with my friends over at Omega (OM3KFF) Radio Amateur Club, and I can confirm it´s a lot of fun! When I first sat down, it was incredibly strested out, but that stress quickly faded away.
More QSOs = Less stress. 😊
Update: I Passed the Test!
Fast forward a few months—I passed the test! 🎉 Officially it happened 23.4.2024 and my license arrived into my mailbox at 6.6.2024, so that is my official date of becoming a fully licensed Novice-class radioamateur :)
Patrik, 25.12.2023
Patrik from the future — 23.4.2024