Since there is so much interest in amateur radio and so many new hams popping up on here, Here's some info for everyone looking to get involved.
If you want to look up where an amateur operator is located in this fine nation and you find the FCC lookup system a bit daunting, just hit up
QRZ.com and do a callsign search. If you are a ham, you can also add a profile to your callsign in QRZ - which is the most often used callsign lookup tool.
QRZ.com
Also, a great place for gear reviews and information is eHam.com.
eHam.com
Here's an online live sample test site for all FCC Amateur exams so you can see what to expect.
HamTestOnline™
When you're ready for the real thing, check here to see where the nearest test is scheduled.
ARRL Exam Search
Lastly, I have the following books I'd happily loan out to folks that would like to study for their assorted amateur licenses...
I also have a whole slew of other great reads I'd be willing to loan anyone - including...
I'd love to see the whole FJ community get licensed and share this wonderful hobby. It goes paw-in-paw with FJ activities really. I am a certified examiner, so if I can round up a couple other examiners, we could even set up ARRL-sanctioned testing. Anything I can do to help in this area, count me in.
Hope to catch you on the airwaves!
Howls,
FJ Wolf
N1WLF
