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Ham Radio Tutorials
Practical, hands-on guides for hams at every level — from first QSO to satellite operating.
Beginner
Just licensed? Start here. We cover the basics in plain language.
Intermediate
Comfortable on HF? Time to level up your skills and equipment.
Advanced
Ready for digital modes, satellites, weak signal and beyond.
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Your First HF Contact
A friendly walkthrough of finding a frequency, calling CQ, and completing your first QSO on 40 or 20 meters.
Start tutorial →Build a Simple Dipole Antenna
Cut wire to length, attach a balun, connect your coax. This is the antenna every ham should know how to build.
Start tutorial →Getting Started with FT8
Install WSJT-X, configure your audio, set the clock correctly, and make your first FT8 contact step by step.
Start tutorial →Reading Band Conditions with DXMaps
Learn to use propagation tools, solar indices, and spotting networks to find the best operating windows.
Start tutorial →Working Amateur Satellites with a Handheld
Track satellite passes, use Doppler correction, and make your first satellite QSO with minimal gear.
Start tutorial →Build a network with 44Net Connect
Want to run your own IP based network like the big boys?
Start tutorial →Suggested Learning Path
New to Ham Radio?
Study for Your License
Use HamStudy.org or the ARRL book. The Technician exam is very manageable — most people pass in 2–4 weeks.
Get a Basic Radio
Start with a dual-band HT or an entry HF radio. You don't need to spend a fortune to have fun on the air.
Make Your First Contact
Find a local repeater or call CQ on 20m SSB. Say hello. The ham community is one of the friendliest in radio.
Explore & Experiment
Digital modes, antenna building, DX chasing, parks on the air — pick what excites you and go deep.