Requirement · part of 8. ONE of five options, and they are nothing like the same size

8(A). Option A, Amateur Radio

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Six parts: five explanations and one contact. No amateur licence is needed. The contact may be simulated.

What this is made of

8(A)(1). Why the FCC has an amateur radio service
8(A)(2). Technician, General and Extra Class
8(A)(3). At least five Q signals or amateur radio terms
8(A)(4). Making an emergency call
8(A)(5). Handheld, mobile and base station
8(A)(6). A 10-minute contact, real OR simulated

Where this step comes from

Radio Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(A)