You’ve finally passed your Technician exam—congratulations! But now that you have your brand-new call sign in hand, the real question is: What’s next? In this video, James (N0WRL) walks you through 10 simple steps to help you get on the air and start having fun with ham radio right away. From buying your first handheld and making your first contact on simplex, to joining the World Radio League, installing a mobile rig in your car, and even dabbling in satellites—there’s something for everyone. R

395K views · 1.3K reactions | Tennis Ball Launcher? Why?Because trees are tall, wire antennas are heavy, and slingshots are so last century. Enter: the tennis ball launcher—a ham’s secret weapon for getting wire antennas sky-high without breaking your back (or your spirit). #hamradio #wireantennas #dipole #comms #twowayradio | Ham Radio 24-7 | Facebook

Tennis Ball Launcher? Why? Because trees are tall, wire antennas are heavy, and slingshots are so last century. Enter: the tennis ball launcher—a ham’s secret weapon for getting wire antennas sky-high! #hamradio #dipole #launchet | Ham Radio 24-7

69K views · 1.3K reactions | Here I find myself at 175' in Jonesport, ME, running feed lines for the antennas. Successfully connected all three into the stack match, and the SWR is spot on! If heights make you queasy, you might want to look away! #hamradio #Maine #towerwork | Ham Radio 24-7 | Facebook