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1. What is Ham Radio?

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need

For more information about Amateur Radio Technology Tech Portal.

2. Who’s the Typical Ham?

Amateur Radio operators come from all walks of life such as:

• Doctors
• Missionaries
• Movie Stars
• Plain Folks
• Politicians
• Students
• Truck Drivers

They are all ages, sexes, income levels and nationalities. They say Hello to the world in many languages and many ways. But whether they prefer Morse code on an old brass telegraph key, voice communication on a hand-held radio, or computerized messages transmitted via satellite, they all have an interest in what's happening in the world, and they use radio to reach out.