Ham Radio 360: “you’ve got Ham Radio questions, I’ve got……Opinions”

Original Show Artwork :) Episode 9.....you called in with your questions and I'm going to do my best to answer them.  Below are the show notes that follow the Calls and Replies in order.  I appreciate you listening and being a part of the show! Call 1: John ARRL.org What is Ham Radio What is FM What is DX What is 2 meters What is 40 meters Starter Rigs Handhelds-  Wouxun   (I have a few) UV-5R UV-B5 (* My Fav low cost radio*-now discontinued) UV-82 Yeasu: FT-60 (a built like a tank & very popular HT!) Icom: IC-V80  KENWOOD TH-K20A (I want one of these!-**finally got one, a Stellar Rig!) Base or Mobile- See My Kits! Kenwood: TM-281 Yeasu: FT-1900 Icom: IC-V8000 Yeasu: FT-2900 (a brick house) Where do I go?   Club Finder! Elmer? Call 2: William Why "Ham"-the nickname? Why Upgrade? (band plan-lotsa real-estate) Why Not? Call 3: Rob Ham Radio Glossary Alternate Glossary Ham Radio Dictionary How to Study?  Ham Test Online! My Favorite Way to Study. Different Operating Modes ARES RACES Deceased Fathers Call Sign Info Vanity Call Signs eHam hamexam.org ARRL question pool More Links: QRZ.com QTH Swap   * segment 2 Intro music....My Favorite SKA Band: The OC Supetones