Communications

Getting Started

 * YouTube Channels
 * Ham Radio Crash Course
 * Ham Radio 2.0
 * Ham Radio DX

License Requirements

 * An FCC amateur radio license is required.
 * Testing required for each section
 * Technician
 * General
 * Amateur Extra
 * Testing fees of $15/test are typical but check with your local Volunteer Examiners
 * No Fee (as of 2021-09-22)
 * Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Studying

 * Ham Study
 * ARRL

Testing

 * Ham Study

Groups and Clubs

 * Cincinnati FM Club
 * QCEN
 * Monix.net
 * Find a local club

Handy Talkies

 * Yaesu FT-65R (VHF/UHF)
 * Manufacturer Website
 * Manual
 * Programming
 * Programming Software - CHIRP
 * Programming Software - RT Systems
 * Programming Cable - RT Systems
 * Antenna
 * Whip Antenna
 * Magmount Antenna
 * Baofeng UV-82HP (VHF/UHF)
 * Manufacturer Website
 * Manual
 * Power Supplies
 * USB to 5.5mm (10VDC) base charger cable
 * USB to 2.5mm BL-8 Battery charger cable
 * Programming Software
 * Programming Software - CHIRP
 * Programming Cable
 * Antenna
 * Whip Antenna
 * Magmount Antenna
 * BaoFeng BF-F8HP (VHF/UHF)
 * Manufacturer Website
 * Power Supplies
 * USB to 5.5mm (10VDC) base charger cable
 * USB to 2.5mm BL-8 Battery charger cable
 * Programming Software
 * Programming Software - CHIRP
 * Programming Cable
 * Antenna
 * Whip Antenna
 * Magmount Antenna

Mobile

 * Icom IC-2703A
 * Manufacturer Website
 * Power Supply
 * Programming Software
 * Antenna
 * Tuner

Portable

 * Yaesu FT-991A (HF/VHF/UHF)
 * Manufacturer Website
 * Power Supply
 * Programming Software
 * Antenna
 * Tuner

General Resources

 * Signal Stuff

License Requirements

 * An FCC GMRS radio license is required.
 * No Test
 * Fee $70 (as of 2021-09-22)
 * How to get your license - Midland

Groups and Clubs

 * USA GMRS Association
 * MyGMRS

Amateur Radio

 * HamStudy
 * HRE - Tech
 * Repeater Book
 * Echolink
 * Morse Mania
 * QRZ
 * Peak Finder

Text Messaging

 * Signal
 * Telegram

Email

 * Protonmail

Scanner

 * Police Scanner Pro