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Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio

Min number of participants 1
Age 12+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 30 min.
Cost Medium
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Obtain a licence and communicate with operators worldwide using shortwave radio — amateur radio operators track propagation conditions, make contacts across continents, assist in emergency communications, and experiment with antennas and digital modes.

The Essentials

  • Study for and pass a licensing exam through your country's telecommunications authority, since operating on amateur radio frequencies without a license is illegal almost everywhere.
  • Choose a starter radio suited to the license class you earn, since entry-level licenses often restrict you to certain frequency bands and power levels until you upgrade.
  • Learn the phonetic alphabet, such as saying Alpha, Bravo, Charlie for A, B, C, so your call sign and messages stay clear even through static or a weak signal.
  • Practice proper on-air etiquette, including listening before transmitting to avoid interrupting an ongoing conversation and identifying yourself with your call sign at regular intervals as required by regulations.
  • Start with local repeaters or nets, which are scheduled group conversations on a set frequency, to get comfortable talking to other operators before trying long-distance contacts.
  • Keep a log of your contacts, noting the date, time, frequency, and the other operator's call sign, since this record helps you track your progress and is sometimes required for certain awards or license upgrades.
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