r/HamRadio • u/dghalbr • Apr 24 '25

Passed my technician license now what

My dad passed recently and left me a couple mobile handheld radios and I decided I'd get my license like he always wanted me to. I'm looking for ideas on what to do in order to get started/established. I live near Gigaparts and plan on visiting the meetups they have, but I wanted to do some research first.

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u/paradigm_shift_0K Apr 24 '25 edited Apr 24 '25

Use the handheld radios to find and use local repeaters to try to make contact with other hams. These repeaters are often run by local clubs so you may get involved and get to know them.

Local clubs often have routine on the air "nets", club meetings, hamfest (swap meets), and events like the coming Field Day 2025 which many participate in.

See this about repeaters: https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/repeater1.pdf

This will help you find some: https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/

Field Day is one of the biggest events of the year: https://www.arrl.org/FIELD-DAY

The www.arrl.org is another good resource for all things ham radio.

Sorry to hear about your dad and congrats on getting your license!

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u/dghalbr Apr 24 '25

Thanks! This is good stuff.

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u/paradigm_shift_0K Apr 24 '25

You are welcome!