Get Licensed
Getting your amateur radio license requires taking a 35 question exam from the FCC. It’s a lot easier than it sounds.
Study for the exam with one of these books. You can probably find them at your local library.
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual
Technician Class Radio License Preparation by Gordon West
Practice the exam. There are plenty of resources online where you can take a practice exam for free.
Here’s one example.
Ham Exam
The American Radio Relay League also offers plenty of additional information on getting a license.