Get Mentored

Kickstart Your Ham Radio Journey with GSARA Mentoring

Granite State Amateur Radio Association helps you start strong—with friendly mentors, practical guidance, and real-world practice.

A friendly team from Granite State Amateur Radio Association helps new hams with hands-on help, simple steps, and steady guidance—from setup to on-the-air practice.

Why Mentoring Helps

If you’re curious about radio, this is for you. Our mentors guide you step by step, at your pace, in a safe, friendly environment.”

  • Hands-on help with real equipment

  • Clear, simple plans tailored to you

  • A welcoming, no-pressure learning space

  • Access to experienced operators and a supportive club community

How Our Mentoring Works

  1. Sign up: Tell us what you’re interested in and your goals.

  2. Match: You’re paired with a mentor(s) whose experience fits you.

  3. Meet & Learn: Regular hands-on sessions (in-person or online) focused on real tasks.

  4. Practice & Grow: Simple assignments, logs, and practice on the air.

  5. Next Steps: Earn recognition and explore bands, modes, or contests, POTA, and SOTA.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real hands-on experience with radios and antennas

  • Confidence to operate on the air

  • A friendly, supportive community

  • A personalized plan aligned with your interests (HF, VHF/UHF, digital modes, emergency comms, contests)

  • Access to GSARA resources and events

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Flexible Ways to Learn

  • In-Person Mentoring

  • Virtual Mentoring: video calls and online chat.

  • On-the-Air Practice: co-pilot operations on the air.

  • Interest-Based Learning: build a simple station or set up an antenna.

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A friendly team from Granite State Amateur Radio Association helps new hams with hands-on help, simple steps, and steady guidance—from setup to on-the-air practice.

Get Mentored

Common Challenges
(and How We Help)

  • Description text Mentor explains basics, study tips, and test prep paths.

  • Help choosing a starter radio and budget-friendly options.

  • Real-world advice on antennas, placement, and safety.

  • Step-by-step assembly of power, interface, and software.

  • Etiquette, rules, power limits, and compliance.

  • Demos and practice with common modes.

  • Simple logging and record-keeping ways.

  • Study plans, practice quizzes, and test tips.

  • Supportive community to cheer you on.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We encourage you to become a member so you’ll be able to receive all the additional member benefits our club members get! If you took your test with GSARA or are a student we offer a 1 year club membership.

  • Yup, We understand that life, family and work can take up personal time so we work with you at your pace.

  • Its at your pace and commitment level. There is no “scheduled” time as you may work with several mentors and people at different stages.

  • The only costs is that we encourage you to be a GSARA Member so we can get to know you and help you on your journey after. There are costs involved in purchasing equipment and materials but that is all outlined with your mentor team.

  • We use Zoom for both group and individual sessions. As the goal is to have flexibility and help you.

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