I passed the Technician and General, however no experience so I’m here to learn
Thanks Everyone
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Welcome! We all started there. What are you interested in?
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Hi Jim, I took my Tech and General exam, passed them both and my name should show up in the FCC Databased this week. I purchased a UV-5R watched a ton of videos on it and it seems all I get is FM and NOAA. I downloaded and have been playing with RTL-SDR. I have ZERO experience at this point. Also, I plan on getting me a IC7300 once I have a call sign. My questions is there is SO much information and so many aspects of the hobby - I’m not sure what to focus on. I’ve been self educating myself on antennas. So many roads to choose. Thanks for reading.
Also, a little about me, Served 20 years in the Marines and another 20 in the USDA, now loving retirement.
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Hello everyone! I’m Bob KK7DSO and I’m a newly licensed Technician operator. I received my license in February of 2022 (about two months ago as of this post).
I bought a BTECH DMR-6X2 about a week before I got my license and looked at it yearningly the entire time before I got my license!! 
I just recently, about 2 weeks ago, joined a local Amateur Radio Club and I have participated a few times in the Daily 0900 Roll Call. This Sunday there is a local marathon that is a qualifier for the New York Marathon and Hams volunteer to provide comms during the event. The club I just joined are the volunteers, I will be there too! 
I have also just purchased a mobile radio (TYT-9800) from another operator I met here, on American Radio Club! He lives in a neighboring city and will send it to me sometime this weekend. I look forward to having a mobile unit in addition to my handheld.
I look forward to chewing the rag with everyone!
73,
Bob KK7DSO
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Welcome, I’m also new and just from reading previous post I am picking up more knowledge
73, K04ZSE
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Hello and welcome to the world of Ham Radio. 73 KI5JVA
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I’m also new at this! I don’t even have a radio yet!
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Hi Everyone don’t have a call sign yet, began preparing for exam
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Hi from Pennsylvania! While passing the licensing test is a great first step, there is a huge gap between the exam and actually getting on the air. I’ve been struggling to set up my station and program my channels. Even though a club member kindly taught me how to set up my mobile system by giving me instructions, it is still quite difficult to do.
It isn’t easy to start talking on the radio without hands-on guidance. I believe, the clubs should offer specialized ‘hands-on’ classes for new operators. To support the club’s time and resources, I suggest that newcomers provide a donation or a small fee for these classes. This would help beginners gain confidence while providing valuable support back to the club.