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 Understanding radios is kinda like Bitcoin:  it can be counter-intuitive and you absolutely have to 'do the work'.  But once you understand that the electro-magnetic spectrum is a continuum of faster and slower  vibrations that includes visible light and sound, you realize it's beautiful and God-like. 
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 Want to meetup on HF sometime? 
 You don't really need to understand Radios to use them, unlike bitcoin. 
 I know nothing. how do I start? 
 This response is based on US license info:

Ham Radio License Test Preparation:
 
1. Use HamStudy.org: HamStudy is a free website that provides practice tests for all ham radio licenses. It can help individuals prepare for their exams and find online or in-person test sessions. www.hamstudy.org

2. Check Out W4EEY on YouTube: W4EEY on YouTube offers excellent ham radio tutorials. He has playlists covering all ham radio license levels and occasionally conducts live classes. This resource can be valuable for learning ham radio concepts. Here are the playlists for the various licenses:

• Tech Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziUWPBT3rOvSV6MCCeCaiK0

• General Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziv2a26B_IoQ1RbXbIqieP2

• Extra Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpzh7NC1WVKwCCmOTULSj1f93

3. Explore ARRL and Local Clubs: The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) website can help individuals find local ham radio clubs. These clubs often have information about local repeaters, club meetings, and ham radio "nets" (radio meetups). It's a good way to connect with other ham radio enthusiasts in your area.   (https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club)

#ham #hamradio #license #arrl 
 wait, I need a LICENSE? 
 anyway I don't want advice from the US government  
 Okay but have you seen a RF frontend PCB? It's literally magic. 
 Sound isn't an electro-magnetic wave. Sound propagates through pressure waves, a very different mechanism than electro-magnetic waves. 
 Sound isn't an electromagnetic vibration, its a mass-force vibration 
 👌 Could you check if your LN adress works? I couldnt zap your message