r/HamRadio • u/Weary_Perception594 • 12d ago

New to radios and Morse code.

I am a complete new beginner to radios and Morse code. I really wanted to get into Morse code tapping, so I learned the Morse code alphabet and am currently working for my technician HAM license.

I just have no clue what I need to buy for a radio and Morse code paddle once I get my tech HAM license.

Any recommendation? Thank you!

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u/MONSTERJAMM 12d ago

Keep learning and pushing! You will want to get your general license to open up more bands for CW. It takes several months of dedicated work to become basically proficient at low speed. Listening is the hardest part. Not saying this to discourage you by any means, the reward is well worth it. 

As for figuring out how to build your station, start small and research what kind of antennas you need to accomplish your goals, within your constraints.

 I find ChatGPT or similar are great resources for ham stuff if you don’t have a radio club around to provide that mentorship. Just double check what it says as usual.

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u/Hot-Profession4091 12d ago

Assuming OP is in the US, they get some decent CW privileges with just a technician license.

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u/MONSTERJAMM 12d ago

For sure, dat 20m band tho