New to Amateur Radio? Want to get more out of your license? Join us for a FREE Online Ham Bootcamp!

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The Nashua Area Radio Society (NARS) invites newly licensed hams, experienced operators interested in expanding their skills, and anyone curious about Amateur Radio to join us for our next Ham Bootcamp on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

This free, online event is designed to help you get on the air, build your station, explore new operating activities, and discover everything that Amateur Radio has to offer!

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
• Location: Online via Zoom – participate from anywhere!
• Cost: FREE – advance registration required
• Register: https://www.n1fd.org/register-ham-bootcamp/

You’ve Earned Your License. Now What?
Getting your Amateur Radio license is an exciting accomplishment, but it’s just the beginning!

Perhaps you’re a newly licensed Technician wondering which radio to purchase or how to get started using local repeaters. Maybe you’ve recently upgraded to General and are eager to make your first HF contacts. Or perhaps you’ve been licensed for years and would like to explore digital modes, satellites, portable operating, or other aspects of the hobby.

Ham Bootcamp can help you take that next step!

Our experienced Amateur Radio instructors provide practical demonstrations, tutorials, and guidance to help you gain the confidence and knowledge to become more active on the air.

What Will You Learn?
Ham Bootcamp covers a wide range of Amateur Radio topics. Subjects featured in our Bootcamp programs include:

• Building Your First Station: Choosing radios, antennas, and accessories for HF and VHF/UHF operation.
• Getting Started on HF: Understanding HF operating and making contacts using SSB voice.
• Antennas and Feedlines: Selecting and installing antennas to get the most out of your station.
• Digital Modes: Getting started with FT8 and WSJT-X.
• Repeaters and VHF/UHF: Setting up your station, programming radios, and participating in repeater nets.
• Amateur Radio Satellites: Discovering how to communicate through satellites.
• Fox Hunting: Learning how to find hidden radio transmitters using direction-finding techniques.
• Portable Operating: Exploring ways to take Amateur Radio beyond your home station.

Sessions are designed to be approachable for newcomers while providing useful ideas for more experienced operators.

Something for Everyone!
Ham Bootcamp is especially valuable for:

• Prospective hams who want to learn what Amateur Radio is all about.
• New Technicians looking to make their first contacts and become active on the air.
• New General and Extra licensees interested in HF and expanding their operating capabilities.
• Experienced operators who want to explore additional aspects of Amateur Radio.

Whether you have a fully equipped station, a handheld transceiver, or haven’t purchased your first radio yet, you’re welcome to participate!

Learn From Experienced Amateur Radio Operators
Ham Bootcamp is presented by volunteers from the Nashua Area Radio Society, an active Amateur Radio organization dedicated to helping people discover, learn, and enjoy our hobby.

Our instructors are passionate about Amateur Radio and enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience to help others succeed.

The program has welcomed participants from across the United States and around the world, and was featured in the October 2020 issue of QST magazine.

Register Today – It’s FREE!
You don’t need to travel, and you don’t need to be a member of the Nashua Area Radio Society to participate.

Join us online from the comfort of your home and discover new ways to enjoy Amateur Radio.

Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Online via Zoom

REGISTER HERE: https://www.n1fd.org/register-ham-bootcamp/

For additional information about the program, visit:

https://www.n1fd.org/ham-bootcamp/

Please share this invitation with newly licensed hams, members of your local radio club, and friends who might be interested in Amateur Radio!

We look forward to seeing you at Ham Bootcamp!

73,
Nashua Area Radio Society (NARS)
Radio Amateurs Developing Skills Worldwide
https://www.n1fd.org