Hi! My name is "Elmer". I am a Ham Radio Operator!
I am here as a Ham Radio "Elmer" to help you with your interest in Ham Radio!
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("Elmer" is a nickname used to describe someone that can answer lots of your Ham Radio related questions when you are starting out in Ham Radio)
That's not my real picture above, my face is too ugly to put here! 
You can click on it to find out who I really am then come back here!

I have been a "Ham" since 1988 and enjoy helping people to get into Ham Radio and I hope I can help you become a Ham too
 or answer your questions about this exciting "hobby"!

COME ON...ASK ME ANY OLE  THING...
I'LL ONLY BITE THE SANDWICH......NOT YOU!
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What is Ham Radio?
How do I get into Ham Radio?
How do I get my first Ham Radio License?
How does Ham Radio work?
Is there more than one Ham Radio license?
What can I do with Ham Radio?
Why is it called "Ham" Radio?
Where do I get the Study Materials?
Is the exam Hard?
 How much doe a Ham License cost? FREE


These are just some of the many questions people ask when starting out in Ham Radio and I'm sure you will have more questions too!
Most of these questions can be answered on other pages on this site,

Click Here to get more information on the study materials!
Learn more about Ham Radio here

NO! You don't have to learn Morse code to get your first Ham License!
Morse code is no longer a requirement for any Ham license!

You will be starting out as a Technician class Ham Radio Operator and due to recent rule changes, you can now use voice on a portion of 10 meters!
There are over 700 thousand Licensed Hams in the U.S..and growing rapidly !
Several million worldwide just waiting for YOU!

There, that answers lots of questions ahead of time!

Don't be afraid to ask me your question with an email!
 
I ANSWER ALL DUMB AND STUPID QUESTIONS FIRST,
THEN THE...I AM NOT SURE HOW TO ASK THIS BUT...
THEN THE...COULD YOU TELL ME HOW TO.................
THEN THE... HOW DO I...................................................

YOUR QUESTIONS WILL MOST LIKELY BE SOMEWHERE IN THE
MIDDLE OF THIS BIG HAM SANDWICH SO TEMPT MY TASTE BUDS!!
PUT A LITTLE HOT MUSTARD ON IT.

JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....I'M NO EXPERT... BUT
HAM RADIO IS A "HOBBY" COMPOSED OF ALL KINDS OF
PEOPLE FROM COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH ALL
KINDS OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ALL KINDS OF...........

I THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE......(WE ARE NOT ALONE)
IF I DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER...I'LL DO MY BEST TO
BEAM YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.


Email instructions for questions:
Please, please,  include the words "Ham Radio Question" in the subject section of your email so I can identify you as a person interested in ham radio and not another virus infected email!!!!
I get lots of them from unknown email addresses!

CB radio IS NOT HAM RADIO!

Please....NO CB RADIO QUESTIONS...after all this is Ham Radio, not CB we are talking about here! If you are a CB'er, and wanting info about how to get into ham radio....you WILL get answers!
Please help me to get you on your way into ham radio with your questions! Again....no CB radio related questions!

If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator...let me know...
put your call sign in the email! It helps me get on your level.
Supply me with any or all information I may need to get you an answer.


GIVE ME AS MANY DETAILS AS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!
Don't ask questions such as these...
"Will my antenna operate on 20 meters also?" What is your antenna?
"Will my receiver work on U. S. Frequencies?" What receiver?
"Where can I get another microphone?" Got a model and brand?
"What is the best antenna for ham radio?" IT DOES NOT EXIST!
"What is the best ham radio?" This is a matter of opinion!
"I am a new ham, what bands should I operate on? Within your license class!
"What is the best kind of tuner for my station?" Again, an opinion!
"Why is my SWR high?" I am here and you are there...think about it!
"How do I know if the other stations are hearing me?" Ask them!
"Why can't I hear the stations other stations can hear?" Propagation?
"I am not getting any contacts, can you tell me why?" Give me info!
"My antenna is no good, can you tell me of a better one?" Better than what?
"Why am I getting so much static, I can't hear anyone?" Mother Nature at her finest? More info please.
" I just passed my technician license. However I have never even seen a ham station in operation and don't know what to buy to set up a basic station. What would you suggest?" A basic station to do what? What are your plans for your station. What bands?

Can you imagine getting emails like these above and nothing else in them?
Please don't ask for my opinion, recommendation, etc for
ham radio equipment.....This is strickly your choice and your station!
Do your research! Get to know some local hams. Check out reviews of equipment!
 
As you can see from the above examples, (these were taken from actual emails I have received)... these questions would be almost impossible to answer without more detail in the emails. Give me details!

Please don't make me have to ask myself...
"What in the world is this person talking about? What does he mean?"
It only wastes my time and yours with a multitude of emails.

I think you get my point...please don't ask broad ranging questions....

I try very hard, but I am still perfecting the technique of reading between the lines in emails and I flunked courses in mind reading!

And please remember....I'll help you if at all possible!
If I don't know the answer to your question, I'll try my best to get
you going in the right direction....so get ready, set, go into the world of Ham Radio!

Want to get started right away? Click here for the study material!

Now ask me your question here via email! 
Remember...give me details!
n4ujw@hamuniverse.com

73 (Best Wishes)
Thank you for your interest in Ham Radio!
N4UJW...DON (Just another "Elmer" trying to help)

FAMOUS QUOTE:

"Ya' know that's what Amateur Radio is all about! Teach what you know, learn what you don't.
73 AC0HD - LES"