Learn amateur radio – step by step
Signal-Pirat guides you through learning paths from basic electronics via antennas and propagation to digital modes. Each unit combines explanation, calculators to try it yourself and exercises.
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What the page does
- Learning paths with clear order and progress
- A calculator for every formula, reproduce results yourself
- Animations on waves, antennas, the Smith chart and modulation
- Exercises with full worked solutions
- Radiotelephony and exam trainers
Background
Learning amateur radio takes three things: understanding the technology, knowing operating procedures and following the regulations. The learning paths follow exactly this structure. Calculating and trying come before memorising: once you have seen how the standing wave ratio changes with the load, you no longer need to guess the formula.
In practice
A suggestion for getting started: one unit of about twenty minutes a day, followed by the related exercises. Calculators and animations can be reached from every unit, so you can try what you learned straight away. If you already know the basics, jump into the path on antennas or propagation. Each path ends with a summary for revision.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior knowledge?
No. The learning paths start with voltage, current and frequency.
What does learning cost?
Nothing. Learning, exercises and the exam trainer stay free.