A Look At Ham Radio
Author: JM Anderson
Ham radio is often referred to as amateur radio and is a hobby
that is enjoyed by millions of individuals across the globe. A
ham radio operator uses a two-way radio to broadcast with other
amateurs for the purpose of entertainment, public service or
other venture.
The use of ham radio may actually help to save lives as
operators often support the local community with emergency and
disaster communications. On a recreational basis, ham radio can
help to increase an individual's self awareness of electronics,
the operations of radio and communication. In addition, ham
radio is often used to showcase entertainment for listeners and
may even help to launch a new career for an amateur.
Ham radio was once confined to an actual radio, but the
progression of the world wide web has changed the way that
people both listen and communicate via radio. In fact, there
are a number of radio stations that actively communicate with
listeners online. This activity paved the way for ham radio to
reach a broad audience via the internet. While some simply use
ham radio as a way to talk with friends, meet new people who
share common interest and discuss topics that are relevant to a
specific idea, others regularly use ham radio to send and
receive emergency notifications relating to severe weather,
emergency situations, disaster relief and other forms of
scenarios that call for fast action that are of interest to the
public.
Like traditional radios, ham radio equipment is often portable
enough to accompany the operator while on vacation. In order to
use ham radio, individuals must be licensed and cannot
successfully travel with the equipment otherwise. The only way
that an individual can become licensed to operate ham radio is
to successfully pass an exam, which is created to confirm the
individual's knowledge and understanding of key radio concepts.
Unlike CB radio, individuals broadcasting on ham radio must
possess a valid license to do so.
The best way to learn about ham radio operator licensing is to
stop by a local club and speak with the owner. He/she will be
able to direct most hopeful operators in the right direction.
Once licensed, individuals will gain additional information on
regulations and rules surrounding ham radio use and
broadcasting. In addition, ham radio broadcasting equipment
will be made available to licensed amateurs and can be found at
a variety of internet specialty stores.
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visit our website at http://www.hamradioguide.info . It
contains tons of free ham radio articles, resources and tips.