Nov 0906
I Did It! I Got My Ham Radio License!
A couple of months ago, I blogged about how my 5-year old son challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and get my ham radio license. Wanting to set a good example, I decided to go for it. On Saturday, October 10, after weeks of studying, I passed the Technician exam! I was assigned the call sign KJ4PSD but I successfully applied for, and was assigned, a vanity call sign – KA4JMP.
So what does it mean to have my ham radio license? Amateur radio, also called ham radio, was created by the FCC to create a pool of volunteers that can provide assistance during emergencies, disasters and public events. Ham radio also has a less serious face. Ham radio is meant to foster international goodwill and encourage learning about telecommunications and electronics.
