Hello. I just recently got issued my HAM license and I have no idea on how to make my first contact, I know about calling CQ Ect. but have no idea on what frequency is best for that in my area here in Sunland Park N.M. Thank you and I would appreciate any help.
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Which class of License do you have? A technician can operate on 10 meters. If you have a band plan that will help explain. Let me see if i can send you one.
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I hope that helps. If you do cw(morse code) you can virtually do that anywhere.
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I see, so with a tech license im only allowed to operate on a ten meter correct? I was under the impression that I could operate on a 6 and 70 also.
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Yes, you are probably right. Just follow the band plan and you can’t go wrong.
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Hi Michael
… and find more infos about activity centers and calling frequencies in the official IARU Region 2 bandplan (which – in USA – supplements but does not override the ARRL band plan).
73 Pepe DL/HB9EVT
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I left you more information in your other post about this.
Is there an app that teaches you morris code or a place to practice ? I’m so new to radio communication. I need to find an Elmer near me to walk me through some techniques and to dos
You will get more replies if you create your own post. There are many resources that can help with this. The Long Island CW club is nation-wide (despite the name) and they have a great program to learn CW.
I strongly suggest making a new post in the Elmers section or the getting started section here in the forums. Keeping these things 1 subject per post makes it easier for folks to find their answer more quickly.
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First off, congrats on your license!!
Repeaterbook.com is a great resource to find repeaters. Here is what I could find near you. I would also do a search on Google for your local club they probably have their own repeaters listed and possibly even times when there are nets.
Also as others have said follow your band plan but I’ll also list your ranges that I recall.
Technician‑class licensees are granted full operating privileges on all amateur frequency bands above 50 MHz, which includes the 6 m (50–54 MHz), 2 m (144–148 MHz), 1.25 m (222–225 MHz), 70 cm (420–450 MHz), 33 cm (902–928 MHz), 23 cm (1240–1300 MHz), and higher microwave bands up through 275 GHz. These frequencies support all modes—CW, voice, digital, FM, even satellite and ATV—with up to 1,500 W PEP power as allowed by the FCC (47 CFR § 97.301(a), § 97.303(l))
Below 30 MHz (HF bands), privileges are limited: Technicians may use CW-only on 80 m (3.525–3.600 MHz), 40 m (7.025–7.125 MHz), and 15 m (21.025–21.200 MHz), with a maximum of 200 W PEP. On 10 m (28.000–28.500 MHz), Technicians may operate CW and digital modes between 28.000–28.300 MHz, and share voice (SSB) and CW on 28.300–28.500 MHz, also up to 200 W
best,
Chris
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