Why Youth should earn their FCC amateur Radio License to operate a HAM Radio

[ws4bsa]

Why Youth should earn their FCC amateur Radio License to operate a HAM Radio.

Want to STAND OUT on your college or job application?
Want the potential to earn a SCHOLARSHIP?
Want to Gain knowledge and skills on how to operate a HAM Radio?
Want to Gain understanding on the scientific principle that make radios work?
Want to have lots of fun operating a radio, even while camping?
Want to make friends on the air, and at local radio clubs?
Want a hobby could lead to a vocation or advocation?
Want to transmit legally?
Want to be known by unique call sign?
Want to experiment with radio/electronics?
Want to communicate with other radio operators from around the world?
Want to participate in contests, such as contacting each county, state and country?
Want to bouncing radio signals off satellites, and the moon?
Want to talk with astronauts onboard the ISS? They're all HAM radio operators.
Want a hobby that will separate you from the rest of the mere mortals where you can show off your radio skills and knowledge?
Want to practice search and rescue skills while searching for hidden transmitters in a game called radio fox hunting?
Want to know what severe weather is doing before the tv/radio stations. (Many storm spotters communicate directly to the Natl Weather Service using amateur radio.
Want to collect QSL Cards (custom postcards radio operators send to each other as proof of contact.?
Want to provide emergency communications during disaster, when the power is out, and cell phones don't work, your radio will still communicate?
Want to providing communications for local events, marathons, parades, other civic activities?
Studying and passing the licensing exam is something to be proud of, you can say I did that.
Getting license is easy, even 7-year-olds have earned their licenses.
Ham Radios Are the Original Social Network
The hobby of amateur radio is not that expensive to get started, a basic handheld radio start around $25.
There are several vendors that will give newly licensed operator a free handheld radio.
Many more things that don't even come to mind right now... ham radio is a hobby that can be as much as you want it to be.

This and more can be yours just from earning your FCC Amateur Radio Licenses.

[Michael M]

Sam,

That's a great post. If you don't mind, I moved it to the announcement Forum where it will get more exposure.

[JFischer]

Great post Sam! Who knows where exposure to smart hobbies and smart people can lead you.