Ham Radio Guides

Guides and resources curated to help you in your amateur radio journey.

Why do you need a ham radio license?

Discover why obtaining one could be your first step into a vibrant community of radio enthusiasts.

How To Get Your Ham Radio License

Discover the steps to obtain your ham radio license & start your journey in amateur radio today!

The Best Handheld Ham Radios

The Ham Radio Prep team has just put together our picks for the Top 5 Handheld Ham Radios for 2025!

Top 5 HF Ham Radios for Beginners

The Ham Radio Prep team has put together our picks for the Top 5 HF Ham Radios for 2024!

Making Your First Simplex Contact on Ham Radio

Get your handheld and start making contacts with no hassle. This video and guide makes it easy.

Ham Radio Repeaters: Complete Guide with Instructions

Step-by-step guide to using ham radio repeaters. Learn how they work, program your radio, and make your first contact easily!

Ham Radio Licenses: Which is right for you?

Discover more about the three license classes: Technician Class, General Class, and Amateur Extra Class.

Ham Radio vs GMRS: Which to Pick?

Trying to decide which radio service is right for you? Ham radio is the most powerful, next is GMRS, then CB.

Ham Radio Call Signs

When you get your ham radio license, you get assigned a Call Sign. But what does a call sign mean, anyway?

Understanding Ham Radio Jargon

Sometimes it sounds like hams are speaking a different language!

Get Started with POTA (Parks On The Air) – Beginners Guide!

Dive into this beginner's guide to Parks on the Air (POTA) and start your adventure today!

How to Log Your Ham Radio Contacts (Practical Guide)

Discover the tools, techniques, and tips to keep your logs organized and accurate.

FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” – Is Ham Radio at Risk?

Choosing Your First Morse Code Key: A CW Beginner’s Guide to Begali Keys

What to do after you get your Technician License

Why do you need a ham radio license?

Discover why obtaining one could be your first step into a vibrant community of radio enthusiasts.

How to Get Your Ham Radio License?

Discover the steps to obtain your ham radio license & start your journey in amateur radio today!

The Best Handheld Ham Radios

The Ham Radio Prep team has just put together our picks for the Top 5 Handheld Ham Radios for 2024!

Top 5 HF Ham Radios for Beginners

The Ham Radio Prep team has put together our picks for the Top 5 HF Ham Radios for 2024!

Making Your First Simplex Contact on Ham Radio

Get your handheld and start making contacts with no hassle. This video and guide makes it easy.

Ham Radio Licenses: Which is right for you?

Discover more about the three license classes: Technician Class, General Class, and Amateur Extra Class.

Ham Radio vs GMRS: Which to Pick?

Trying to decide which radio service is right for you? Ham radio is the most powerful, next is GMRS, then CB.

Ham Radio Call Signs

When you get your ham radio license, you get assigned a Call Sign. But what does a call sign mean, anyway?

Understanding Ham Radio Jargon

Sometimes it sounds like hams are speaking a different language!

Get Started with POTA (Parks On The Air) – Beginners Guide!

Dive into this beginner's guide to Parks on the Air (POTA) and start your adventure today!

How to Log Your Ham Radio Contacts (Practical Guide)

Discover the tools, techniques, and tips to keep your logs organized and accurate.

FCC Amateur Radio License Exam Prep Courses

Level 1

Technician License Course

Level 2

General License Course

Level 3

Amateur Extra License Course