What is ham radio how does it work

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What is ham radio how does it work

Answer 1

Here is a good overview from the Radio Amateurs of Canada web site:

http://www.rac.ca/regulatory/faqham.htm

http://www.rac.ca/index.php

I have been a licensed ham radio operator since 1964.

My favorite mode of communications was always CW (Morse Code).

I don't currently have any ham radio equipment (I now live in an apt), so experimenting with VoIp is now my hobby.

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Answer 2

Ham Radio (Amateur Radio) is a licensed radio service. It is non-commercial, and is a hobby.

Ham radio is a very diverse hobby, all centered around

Communications.

Communications can be simple morse code using hand made transmitters and receivers with wire antennas to microwave space communications. Most ham communications is voice mode and is either FM on V/UHF or SSB on HF.

My favorite is digital communications, computer to computer over radio with extremely low power and simple equipment.

Most hams are also civic volunteers, providing time, effort, and expertise to various agencies such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, you county or state Emergency Managment Agency, or a national church group such as the Southern Baptists Food Canteen.

All hams are licensed by the FCC (or a telecommunications licensing agency in other countries), and is governed by the International Telecommunications Union.

In the USA, testing is provided by volunteers, and the license is issued by the FCC.

Answer 3

Ham radio is a non commercial radio system operated by unpaid but federally licensed radio operators.

Many different types of radio voice and data communications are possible ranging from simple communication devices up to elaborate satellite set ups.

Most often used for recreational and hobbiest type communications  in times of natural disaster emergencies ham radio is often relied upon by the community as the only form of communication that still works.

Ham radio operators are valued members of every community worldwide.

Answer 4

Here is a great website to introduce you to ham radio:

http://www.wedothat-radio.org/

Answer 5

Ham radio is a magical hobby that make hours seem like minutes when your chasing that elusive contact across the globe.