• Virtual Insanity @lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    The process varies from country to country. Let me know where you’re from and I’ll try to point you in the right direction.

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        10 months ago

        You’ll need to pay $35 (I think?) and write a multiple choice exam.

        https://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

        The exam is relatively easy, and you can find lots of resources for practice exams and stuff. At first you’ll have a hard time with some specific questions, but you’ll get the hang of it. If you want they usually let you write the general and the extra exams after the technician for no extra fee (they’re harder but give you a better license with more permissions. Technician gives you a lot, though)

        If you’re at all interested you should do it! Getting licensed doesn’t take much time, even if it seems a little daunting at first. Then you’re ready to go when you get the itch!