A reader posted the following comment:
I know you have done it before, but how about a one time post on all the necessary steps to attain an amateur license, along with the hardware requirements and sources for a useful, rudimentary, rig. You've definitely sparked my interest.
Consider it done - I will get it up tomorrow.
I have a paper handout that covers this information and I was in the process of editing it for an upcoming event. I will post it here as well - details on training, links to training resources (all free) and links to great vendors. Amateur Radio is a fun and very diverse community of interesting people.
You can get a decent setup (for multiple state use with repeaters) for well under $100 and a professional setup (something that can transmit worldwide by itself) for about $1,000.
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