👩🏻‍🎓 RECOMMENDED STUDY METHOD

Your First Radio

Any radio you choose and make work is okay as far as we are concerned.  

⛲Activity Day

We invite you to join us for our Activity Day, every 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, where we can help you get on the air and program your radio. You can also meet fellow hams in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. See our calendar for location information here.

New Ham Programs and Radios

Note: We do not endorse or benefit from any of the radios or programs mentioned below.  The recommendations are based on feedback from new hams.

QRZ New Ham Jumpstart Program

This program is designed to promote amateur radio to the masses, helping to eliminate a possible barrier to entry by providing new hams with everything they'll need to get on the air at a very reasonable price. Jumpstart Packages will be provided to new hams who meet eligibility requirements. 

New hams who have recently obtained their first license from the FCC may apply for a welcome package. Applicants must apply within 6 months of the license grant date per the FCC records.

Find out more here: https://www.qrz.com/jumpstart