Video Guides

Ham Radio Basics

HF Radio Buttons, Knobs & Functions
Calling CQ
How to Make a Contact on Ham Radio The Easy Way (Using Simplex)

Getting Licensed

The Ultimate Ham Radio Study Guide for All License Levels
5 Reasons Why An Online Course is The Best Way To Study For Your Ham Radio License
Ham Radio Licenses: Which is right for you?
How To Get Your Ham Radio License in 3 Simple Steps
Can you take the ham radio license test online?
Why do you need a ham radio license?
10 Hardest Questions on the FCC Technician License Test
How to Renew Your Ham Radio License
Schedule Your Exam: Online or In-Person
Find an Exam Near You
How many questions are on the ham radio test?
The difference between the FCC’s ham radio Technician and General class licenses
How to Register for your FRN
How Much Does It Cost To Get Your Ham Radio License?​
Exam Day Checklist
10 Study Tips for Taking the Ham Radio License Exam

News

WRL Partners with Winter Field Day 2025
World Radio League and WRTC Partner for Groundbreaking Live Ham Radio Contesting Technology
HUGE World Radio League Updates! May 2024
Welcome to the World Radio League: More Than Just a Logbook
Myth busted: You do not forfeit your Fourth Amendment rights when you get a ham radio license!

Ham Radio in Action

How to Log Your Ham Radio Contacts (Practical Guide)
How to Build a Dipole Antenna for Ham Radio
Ham Radio for Offroading
Beginner’s Guide to Using APRS for Ham Radio
Winlink: sending email with ham radio!
GO Box Pi: Emergency Go Kit Guide
Why Do You Need A Ham Radio License for Flying FPV Drones?
Ham Radio Guide for Disaster Prepping
Ham Radio Emergency Communications Guide

About Ham Radio

Why Should You Join an Amateur Radio Club?
Military Numbers Stations
Understanding Ham Radio Jargon
Ham Radio vs GMRS: Which to Pick?
Morse Code: An art of the past still important for ham radio today
Ham Radio Q Codes
Talking to Satellites on Ham Radio
What does ’73’ mean and why do ham radio operators say it?
Ham Radio Call Signs
Ham Radio Range: A Guide to How Far You Can Talk
The Different Types of Ham Radio Antennas
CB Radio vs Ham Radio: What are the differences?
The History of Ham Radio
What is Ham Radio?

Reviews

Top 5 HF Ham Radio Antennas for Beginners
Top 5 Crazy HF Ham Radios for Serious DX’ers
Best Ham Radio Microphones for HF Stations
Top 5 HF Ham Radios for Beginners
The Best Handheld Ham Radios
Why you should consider a Baofeng Handheld for Ham Radio

Others

Ohm’s Law Question Explanations for the Technician License Test

Blog

Introducing World Radio League Contests: The Future is Here!
New WRL Features: Dupe Detection, Contact Confirmations, and ADIF Import!
What is the World Radio League?
11-8-23 World Radio League Logbook Updates – Don’t miss these!
World Radio League Logbook Updates!
Can you use ham radio on a boat?
Why Is Ham Radio Critical For STEM Education

Feature Highlights

WRL Feature Highlight: POTA Activations with World Radio League
WRL Feature Highlight: Sending Your Spot to the POTA Spotting Page
WRL Feature Highlight: Editing Logbook Details
WRL Feature Highlight: Global Callsign Search
WRL Feature Highlight: The Best Live Contesting Platform
WRL Feature Highlight: Fantastic New Mobile App Enhancements!
WRL Feature Highlight: Getting Your Contacts from WRL to POTA
WRL Feature Highlight: Spotting
WRL Feature Highlight: The World Radio League Community
WRL Feature Highlight: Viewing and Sharing Your QSOs as Maps
WRL Feature Highlight: Radio and Antenna Details
WRL Feature Highlight: Editing Your Contacts
WRL Feature Highlight: Setting Your Operating Location
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Guides and resources curated to help you in your amateur radio journey.
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WRL Feature Highlight: Editing Logbook Details

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Log a Contact on WRL Logbook
Getting Licensed

How to Log Your Ham Radio Contacts?

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Getting Licensed

Why Upgrade to General?

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World Radio League Logbook
Getting Licensed

How to Get Started with HF Radio

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WRL Backdrop
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What is QSO?

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