Wow, thanks for a GREAT compliment. So glad these videos are helping others!!

Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to let me know.

Same here.

Thanks for the kind words my friend.

Why does everyone mess up the spelling of Morse code? It's not Morris code, like in this video, nor is it Mars code.

@@MrBubbagump58 He is referring to Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)

@@MrBubbagump58I believe he meant MARS (Military Auxiliary Radio System)

Need to find a mentor who can make it simple to understand and answer your questions.

I am quite knowledgeable in a electronics and radio. I even thought I had a bachelor's degree, for a spell. That proved to be false and the tuition was refunded in a large lawsuit against the false school I attended. I am a hobbyist, but not an amateur radio operator. I have no license. With my knowledge, I could easily get a mid-level license. However, my conversational abilities are severely lacking. I often go weeks without seeing another human, save on television. With extremely little experience in being social, I never learned the art of oratory conversation. This lack of ability has kept me from becoming licensed. I setup antennas, radios, and radio networks for businesses, organisations, and even amateur radio operators. I repair, modify, and update, transceivers, make power supplies, manual antenna tuners, antennas, and install them. Even with my extreme social defecit, information got to many with radio issues that had great success with solving the issues. The few times I speak with humans, it is almost always in reference to technical radio related issues. That can not be used for general conversation. For this singular reason, it is very unlikely I will ever become an amateur radio operator.

@@indridcold8433 You type well.. try digital modes? No oration skills required.

@@indridcold8433 I’ll be your friend. You can’t get any weirder than I am…… teach me the radio ways…… for dummieS😅

@@indridcold8433Sounds like you could probably pass the tests pretty easily! As for the ham radio community, the percentage of people who are “socially challenged” is well into the double digits. You’d be right at home!

I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Thank you!

Glad it was helpful! You need someone near you to practice and learn how to program your radio.

Same situation for me. i havent gotten a radio yet tho. im excited for this hobby!

Ditto. I've been cramming for about 48 hours straight and I'm actually passing all my Technician practice tests so I'm gonna go all in... testing June 14!

Thanks Nancy for the great comment. I am here to help you anytime you need me. Good luck on your adventure into Ham Radio.

I am certain I could pass without any study at all. However, my conversational abilities are very lacking. Thus, I just stay a hobbyist. I repair, configure, programme, modify, amateur radios and radios from other services, make antennas, make power supplies, make manual tuners, setup networks, convert radios from one service to another, make amplifiers, and even climb towers for the volunteer fire brigade and the area's rural ambulance service. I set up repeater systems for local services. I just can not hold a conversation to save my life.

AWESOME and thanks for posting this. I learn so much from others like you!!!

Glad you think so! When I first started, I wondered if it would fly in a KZfaq format. I am surprised by the results. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Wow, thanks for a GREAT compliment. I am humbled by your words.

Wow, thank you for the great compliment my friend!

Thank you and I appreciate your prayers!!

Great to hear and dig in!!

Glad to have you aboard. I made this to help others not go through the long learning curve I had to. Thanks for posting!!

Thanks for taking the time to let me know and for supporting this channel.

Glad it was helpful! I had the same issue when I first got into Ham Radio and wanted to help others shorten their learning curve. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for the kind comments. I did a video on how to get your license. The process I've used and helped shorten the time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qc-ca89-zsi3YGQ.html Let me know how you do.

Great post and I hope other listen to your message. So sorry about your situation! Keep me posted on your progress.

Glad you enjoyed it!

They are called "Sad Hams". I run into them too but there are more good guys than Sad Hams, so don't get discouraged!!

You're very welcome! When I started my ham radio journey 2.5 years ago, I never could understand why there was no channel focused on teaching the basics. As I learn this stuff, I will do a video on that subject. Making it simple to understand and a method to build off of each key point. Thanks for taking the time to reach out and say THANKS!!

I hope this gets you going in the right direction.

Coming from you , this means A LOT! Thank you for letting me know and have fun on CW. This is the ultimate level to get to.

You learn everything. Set up the HT radio and show her what buttons to use (keep it simple). Just teach her how to do several things ONLY. Practice on the Simplex Channel. When SHTF, she is ready to go. NOTES I sent to someone else recently: It can be more complicated than it should be. What is the baseline of info needed to getup and running? First, watch my first video I ever did. The second one talks about Repeater Basics. 1. Can you hit a local Repeater? Line of sight distance capabilities with your radio. How far does it go without using a repeater? This tells you what you can expect out of the radio. 2. How to program the radio? Start simple with several local Repeaters and a few Simplex Channels (direct talk to each other without a Repeater). 3. Upgrade the antenna - I use Signal Stuff Antenna and it really made a difference. 4. Practice and see what results you get. Keep it simple and master this part.

So glad it was helpful!

I am so non technical yet I was able to get my license. I did a video on how to pass the Ham Test. Once I passed, I then was able to buy equipment THEN learn the important stuff. So glad you posted this. Thanks!!

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind works my friend!!

Thank you! Glad it is helping. That is my stated mission :-)

You got this! I am not technical and knew nothing about Ham Radio before taking the plunge. I do these videos to shorten the learning curve and fill in "information gaps" that I ran into. If you run into things you have questions, feel free to reach out. I also have handouts on setup and users instructions on the HF Digital Apps. Makes is easy to use going forward. Keep in touch and let me know how you do. HamRadioMadeSimple@gmail.com

You did not have to do this but I do appreciate this my friend!! Thank You :-)

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. It helps to know that the effort is worth the time, to get these videos out.

You can do this. I am not a technical person but learned how to study and pass all the test. Check out my video on taking the test. Let me know when you get you license!!

You're very welcome! That is why I do this.

Great to hear! I have a full series of videos that will help you get up and running FASTER. Check out the KZfaq channel. When you get your General, I have a lot more especially on Digital HF. Have fun!!

Glad you enjoyed it! I did this so you could learn faster than I did. Hope this helps you going forward!

So glad it was helpful!!

Wonderful! That is the way I approached this. Get your license first, then really learn and UNDERSTAND the key principles going forward. Thanks for taking the time to post this!!

Thanks, I am glad it works with you. When I started this about 2 years ago, I wondered if anyone would watch a KZfaq Channel, that just focused on teaching only? Also, using only Power Point. LOL. I am glad there are those out there that this format fits. Thanks for letting me know.

@@hamradiomadesimple Perfect format for me! I’m a visual learner. And, I need things presented in a logical manner. Again, thank you.

Welcome aboard! I hope all the other videos I have done, will make your ham radio journey much easier..

Music to my ears bro. Thanks for taking the time to post a very encouraging word.

@@hamradiomadesimple 🙏 and God Bless!

I have the Anytone AT-878 and AT-578. GREAT Radio. A ton of good videos from BridgeCom on how to use their radios.

Appreciate your kind words. That is some compliment. I don't try to do what they do. I try and teach what I have been learning so others can get up to speed faster. Also, try and keep it simple :-) The value is in the material, not me. Again, thanks!!

Glad it was helpful Brett. I hope this helps shorten your learning curve.

Glad it was helpful! Trying to shorten your learning curve.

Thanks for taking the time to let me know. It can be challenging when you first start getting into Ham Radio. I had no exposure to Ham Radio nor am I a technical person. Some how I was able to figure it out but I pray your learning curve now is much shorter!!

Hope it helps you shorten the learning curve.

I started out the exact same way. No technical or ham radio background but somehow, I was able to put the 1000 piece puzzle together. I know you will too!!

I started out exactly the same way. No ham radio understanding and no technical background. You can do this!!

Watch my video on how to pass the test: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qc-ca89-zsi3YGQ.html

Thanks for taking the time to let me know. If you have any questions, ping my email at HamRadioMadeSimple@gmail.com. Let me know how I can help!

Glad to hear that! I just hope these videos are helping make it easier to understand and shorten our learning curve. I am not a technical person so I am looking at this from a non-techie who was to learn it from a practical perspective. Thanks for the kind words.

@@hamradiomadesimple as you said , you are not a technical but you explained things (visually also step by step) in a very good way👍🏼👍🏼

Thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know. :-)

Glad you enjoyed it and hope it helps you get started!!

You are so welcome :-)

Thank you for letting me know and I hope it helps you get up and running faster!!

Very cool! Make sure to use Repeater Book to find the latest and greatest. Also, you can download a great app for your phone - Ham Callsign.

Go for it! The only way to learn is by trial, error and instructional videos :-)

I am so glad it is helping you. Love to see a new friend in Greece. Be safe and learn while the window of opportunity still exist.

Glad it was helpful!

Morse is something down the road, I want to learn! Thanks for the kind words and great back story.

@@hamradiomadesimple I just read yesterday about your health challenges. Here's hoping you'll be back to full strength soon!

COOL! Where in the state are you living? I am in Wake Forest area NE of Raleigh.

@@hamradiomadesimple SE of Salisbury a ways. Going for a ham license in Jan at the next local session. Awaiting approval on the GMRS. I really enjoyed your approach and presentation in this vid.. 🤠👍

Thank you so much 😀. I hope it helps you get up and running FASTER!! Have fun.

Thanks for your encouraging words and understanding. That was my first video and I did not pay as close attention as I try to today. I put too much trust in spell check.

Glad to help you NOT go through the pain of figuring this out (like I had to, LOL) Thank you!

You're welcome and I wish you the best in your adventure into ham radio.

Yep, wish I had a dollar for each time someone points that out. Along with Morris Code error LOL...

Glad it was helpful!

Absolutely. UHF/VHF on Analog allows for fading / tunning. Digital, on the other hand, is either working or not working. No tuning.

Glad you are getting what works best for you. Practice and learn all you can now!! Have fun...

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

Glad it was helpful!

You are following my journey in Ham Radio. I had no prior understanding of Ham Radio and don't come from a technical background. Each video I released, is what I studied and tried to master. I then produced a video, to help others shorten their learning curve and build off of the knowledge I shared.

Awesome, thank you for the kind words. Make sure to watch my video on getting you Ham Radio License. Tips and Tricks.

They are and I think VHF is winning LOL...

Not on UHF/VHF and 6M repeaters. If you have your Tech License, have at it!! Check out RepeaterBook.com and their App Version too for your phone (Apple or Google App Store).

LOL.....

Learning is great for your mind! When you keep using it , by learning new stuff, it will improve your outlook. Better to try now than regret later on. You can do it. I have a video on how to take the test: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qc-ca89-zsi3YGQ.html Just memorize the CORRECT answers. I explain it all in the video. Let me know how it goes!!!

@@hamradiomadesimple Thank you so very much!!

Do it, and don't worry too much. You can even have a test online if you find travel difficult. Before that was a thing, examiner teams would sometimes give exams at where a disabled person was. I've been a ham for 36 years, and am totally blind...there are lots of hams with many kinds of disabilities, and, speaking for myself, ham radio has been very good to me. Jump in, you won't regret it.

ME TOO! Last time I trust spell check in PowerPoint LOL!!

Make sure you know how to program your radio, know the difference between digital and analog radios, how to use Repeaters (as long as they have power) and how to program simplex call frequencies. Then make sure you know HOW to use all that I stated above. If you go to HF, the learning curve is much more steep. Like I always say "something is better than nothing"

I feel your pain so I started this channel. This does not have to be so complex. I hope my videos make the journey faster and easier.

You can email me at kw3kw@mail.com

@@hamradiomadesimple It might be worth the price to me if my 5 watt Yaesu Fusion HT radio were to become able to digitally communicate with my closest DMR ham club repeater. Openspot is introducing their latest model this month on the 26th and has a "limited time offer" of $250USD. Since I don't yet know if these devices can be used for direct to repeater transmissions, I am holding off. Apparently, I can use my radio's wiresX feature as long as I have an internet connection and so if the openspot won't allow for direct repeater connection, I don't think I want one.

The various frequencies act differently from each other. Some go straight out while others launch upward and bounce off the atmosphere. Some bounce off of objects like buildings and water towers. The beauty of ham radio is, we have access to many different ones that allow us to direct our reach accordingly.

Great to hear! If you have questions, let me now. Cheers!

Yeah, caught that too late. Once posted, NO CHANGES allowed unless copy right infringements. Sorry, doing my best with little to no help.

@@hamradiomadesimple Maybe you can find a sixth grader to help you with your spelling.

They post all the POSSIBLE questions that are on the test. They also have MULTIPLE test they can use. Bottom line, you have access to the questions and answers BUT which ones they choose to use is a mystery. There are three ways to approach this. First, take an online class to pass the test along with using the practice test (they use all the possible questions). Second, learn on your own and use the practice test. Third, just memorize the answers to the questions and take as many practice test possible until your avg. pass rate is about 75% or more. I have a video on how to pass the test. I tried to learn the concepts on my own via the questions they asked. Took notes and then practiced the Tech and General and passed them both at one session. Later, I came back and got my extra class license. Once I got my license, I worked hard to learn all this stuff. Next, I put out videos as I go, in my discovery and learning process. Trying to help others find one place to get most of the information you will need to be successful. No sense in reinventing the wheel. I hope this helps. Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qc-ca89-zsi3YGQ.html

Good point. I was a VE for a while but the distance to the exam centers was too far to continue to do this. You are correct on your points. Well stated.

Thanks for posting this. I have received many like this since posting this video. Wish I could correct it but KZfaq won't let me without deleting it completely.

well DEFINATELY don't do that! It's actually helpful! When I recommend someone to watch, it helps me know if people were really paying attention when watching the video or if they just say that watch. (Just tell people that was the point and they were intentional.) 😁 I hope you make a thousand more!@@hamradiomadesimple

Always one in the crowd lol

You don't have to take a test for GMRS but only apply for a family license. Similar to Ham Radio. Best solution IF your goal is local and you don't want to take a test that does require some serious studying. Let me know what you decide.

There are so many variable and opinions out there. Budget? Hobby / fun only? SHTF setup? What are you looking to do in ham radio? Club and local activities?

@@hamradiomadesimple Thanks so much for your reply! Honestly, I’m still at the very beginning and learning. Probably, initially I’ll be looking at a mobile/base station combo and Handhelds until I get my feet wet enough to venture into HF. We’ll start with getting a technician license and go from there. I was interested in talking with you mainly because you are in the triangle area and have great knowledge of which systems work best in our area. My other question is about the feasibility of putting an HF capable antenna on our roof in the center of Cary. We don’t have an HOA but the town is pretty strict in about lots of things! Are there some less than giant options that will suffice? Would definitely be interested in a club if there is one that would be welcoming to me and my son as well as someone to help us get started especially with getting an antenna up and equipment installed once we get into HF. Thanks in advance for your help!

Great info and thanks for posting this. You are way smarter then me!!

Try this website link: wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp

:-)

IF your radio is programed for the local repeaters, all you have to do is announce an emergency on that repeater. Someone listening will then make the cell call for you.

@@hamradiomadesimple At 00:35 you said it's a 4 part series, so I'm looking for parts 2-4.

As you watch more of my videos, I often will mispronounce words LOL. I've had this issues as long as I can remember. My wife use to try and correct me but to no avail. Something is not working right in my mind. Thanks for pointing it out. :-)