What is Amateur Radio?
"Amateur radio (also called
ham radio) is the use of designated radio
frequency spectrum for purposes of private
recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages,
wireless experimentation, self-training, and
emergency communication. The term "amateur" is
used to specify persons interested in radio
technique solely with a personal aim and without
pecuniary interest, and to differentiate it from
commercial broadcasting, public safety (such as
police and fire), or professional two-way radio
services (such as maritime, aviation, taxis,
etc.)." -
Wikipedia
"Ham radio is the only hobby in which you can be
an inventor, a collector, an emergency worker,
an athlete, an engineer, a radio show host,
a scaler of heights, a teacher and mentor, an
astronomer, and a geophysicist. All at the same
time. It remains the most powerful and flexible
means of communication available to the private
citizen in the world." - Unknown
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