Seems to me that amateur radio is more or liss doing what it originally was intended for: teaching kids technology. A ham gave me the ARRL HANDBOOK(bible) when i was 12 and.

Even among hams, this is a debatable topic, but you won’t likely find amateur radio operators upset about using the term “ham.” What is the point of a ham radio? Primarily, it’s a hobby.

Despite Facebook, Twitter, iPhones and other cutting-edge communication technologies, an increasing number of people are staying in touch using century-old amateur radio. "It's just talking and ...

Amateur radio has been around for more than 100 years and, in this day of cell phones, computers and other high-tech devices, ham radio, as it is also known, continues to play an important role in ...

Ham radios are an easy way to stay connected and tune into local channels. These are the best Ham radios you can buy right now, based on testing from a first responder and FCC licensed operator..

A lot of ham operators built their own equipment from scratch. My father, John B. Robinson, had a fancy multi-frequency radio back in the '60s that could pick up police and fire department signals.

Amateur radio enthusiasts have been preparing for emergencies for decades. Now their expertise is drawing packed rooms of newcomers. by Lena Geller 04/23/2025 04/23/2025. Share this: ...

How to find a ham. Search for amateur radio operators in a given area on the Federal Communications Commission’s website.; Search online for a local radio club. Some operators may have a special ...

Amateur radio operators have a solid history of coordinating with the National Weather Service in the event of a disaster, now both groups appear to be strengthening that relationship. The weather ...

Other things to do this week include seeing a "Batman" producer at Brookdale, and Laurita Winery hosting the Do Good, Eat Good Festival.

A group of Ham Radio enthusiasts are gathered in a parking area off Route 518 to take part in a two-day annual event that’s a ...

Amateur radio enthusiasts at Baylor University have revitalized a long-running ham radio club with new equipment, and they're dialing in a vision for the future. With a $21,050 grant from the ...