I have contacted the Russian Space shuttle MIR with my computer connected to my radio using packet radio. There are people who have their video cameras linked to their radios and they send their pictures and voices live to each other. Many would-be operators are afraid they have to be electronic wizards, but nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact the test and test answers are available for study before you take the exam. The American Radio Relay League is the Organization that does a great deal for United States Amateurs.
Many thousands are members.
Their Headquarters is in Newington Ct. Copyright 1996-2000 Ronald Loneker Sr.