Outer Banks, North CarolinaRadio service, EMCOMM, education, and community support
From curious visitor to licensed operator

Education / Become a HAM

A newcomer-friendly path to amateur radio licensing, training, testing, and first contacts.

License path

  1. Understand what amateur radio does locally.
  2. Study for Technician using OBRA training resources.
  3. Register for a test session.
  4. Get help selecting and programming a first radio.
  5. Join a local net and start operating.
Technician license path
Study, test, and first-radio guidance.
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Training materials
Part 1, Part 2, power calculations, hot spots, and General videos.
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HAM License Training enquiry
Ask about upcoming training, study path, and mentoring.
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License Testing enquiry
Ask about exam sessions, upgrades, FRN preparation, and dates.
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DMR Education enquiry
Ask about DMR basics, talk groups, hotspots, and networks.
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Ready to connect?

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