Ham License

by Ray Novak

With the number of amateur radio licenses reaching an all time high with nearly every passing year, it may be hard to see why I’d be pitching for still more licenses and better yet, higher classes of licenses.My biggest reason is that I love the hobby. As a hobby alone it’s a great way to get involved with technology, make friends around the world, and serve your local community. It has nearly everything to offer in the way of entertainment and challenges – with more being added every day.I’d also like to see more people on the air, using Icom radios, of course.

VEC PROGRAM

I feel that the VEC program has been a real boon to the hobby. It makes it so much easier to get out and take the exam. Plus, it’s fellow hams running the show and doing so in a very professional manner. I can just imagine how intimidating it was to make a trip to the FCC Field Office back in the day.

For me, I passed the General exam in 1989 (KB5KCL) and upgraded to Advanced in 1999 (KC7JPA). I passed the Extra exam in 2003, and snagged N9JA. Getting that 1×2 call sign was a big motivator for me to upgrade…..

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