Here is a good resource on getting your license: http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed As for which radio to buy, it depends on what you intend to use it for. There are hundreds of different models tailored to different facets of the hobby. Give us a call or chat live with an expert on our website if you'd like help choosing your first radio.
Find your local ham radio club, to learn about ham radio. The radio would depend on what you want to do with it.
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