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My Experience Getting Licensed in Ham Radio (2020)


Here's how I studied and successfull completed the license exam for my first ham radio licence (technician class) in New York City.

He made a strong pitch to my technological curiosity and urban survivalist interests by suggesting we could potentially communicate with each other without the assistance of the power grid or cell tower networks. Listening to traffic nets made for a great backdrop for study sessions with David and my boyfriend, Smokey. I talked about my studies on Twitter and Instagram, and found an outpouring of friendly support, call signs, and 73s.

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