Radio Shack HTX-202 User Manual

INTRODUCTION TO AMATEUR RADIO
We designed your HTX-202 handheld transceiver to be the perfect first radio for
anyone entering the exciting world of amateur radio and a great additional trans-
ceiver for experienced amateur radio operators. From almost anywhere you will
find that your transceiver opens a door to the world! All you need is an Amateur
Radio Operator's License, Technician Class or higher, issued by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). ff you do not have a license, you will find
that it is easy to get one, and that there is much help available. Here are a few
tips to help you get started.
First, go ahead and turn on your transceiver and use the receiver to tune around
on the band to hear what is going on. Do not even think of transmitting until
you get your license. That is very important. Transmitting without a license is
a violation of federal law that can lead to severe penalties. Also, harn operators
take the FCC rules very seriously and want nothing to do with bootleggers —
their term for people who operate without a license.
Second, find out if there is a ham radio club in your area. There are thousands
of clubs across the country, so there is probably at least.one in or near your own
community. The people at the Radio Shack store where you bought your tran-
sceiver might be able to tell you. If not, and if you do not hear anyone talking about
a local club in your area as you tune around the band with your transceiver, write
to the American Radio Relay League {ARRL) for information on how to contact
their local affiliate. Most clubs welcome newcomers and are glad to help you get
your license.
Next, start studying for your license. Do not let the word study scare you, be-
cause most people can go from knowing absolutely nothing about amateur radio
to passing the Novice and Technician written exams in less than a month. The
exams test your knowledge of basic radio regulations and elementary radio theory.
While Morse code is no longer required for a Technician Class license, we
encourage you to learn Morse now, so that you can advance to additional operat-
ing privileges. Many clubs teach license classes (a fun and easy way to learn about
amateur radio), and there are good books, cassette tapes, computer programs,
and many other study aids available. Radio Shack stores sell FOC License Prepa-
ration study guides for Novice, Technician, and General Class licenses.
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Radio Shack HTX-202 Specifications

General

Brand	Radio Shack
Model	HTX-202
Category	Transceiver
Language	English