Tag: New Hams
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Listen to Ham Radio Online Free: Our Live SDR Receiver Explained
No license and no radio needed. Here is how to listen to ham radio online for free, what an SDR actually is, and how to use ACURA’s live HF receiver. Read more
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How to Get Your Ham Radio License in New Jersey (Step-by-Step)
From your first practice test to your first call sign, here is the step-by-step path to a ham radio license in New Jersey, with local testing in Atlantic County. Read more
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Best Beginner Ham Radios in 2026: What to Buy First
A handheld, a mobile rig or an HF radio? Here is how to choose your first beginner ham radio in 2026, with practical advice from ACURA members in South Jersey. Read more
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Bridging the Gap: How Off-Grid Mesh Networking (Meshtastic) Is Bringing New Makers Into Amateur Radio
Meshtastic has put low-power LoRa radios in the hands of thousands of makers who never called themselves radio people. Here is why off-grid mesh networking is one of the best on-ramps amateur radio has seen in years. Read more