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Ham Radio Festivals

What is a Ham Radio Fest? Ham Radio Festivals are gatherings of ham radio enthusiasts. These festivals usually include contests, swap meets, and demonstrations of new equipment. They often also have food vendors, raffles, and other activities. How did Ham Radio Festivals start? Ham Radio Festivals began as a way for ham radio enthusiasts to […]

Military

There are many different types of Ham Radio, each with their own unique features and purposes. Some Ham Radios are specifically designed for use by the military, while others are more general-purpose. The military has been using Ham Radio technology for many years now, and it continues to be an important part of their communications […]

Wire Signals

Wire signals are a system of communication that utilizes electric wire to send coded messages. The wire signals are still in use today, although they have been largely superseded by other forms of communication such as the telephone and the internet. The wire signal system was first developed in the early 1800s, and it revolutionized […]

Ham Radio Language

Ham radio enthusiasts have their own language which they use to communicate with each other. This code, also known as Morse code, was once used extensively by ham operators, but is now mainly used for fun and practice. Morse code is a series of dots and dashes that represent letters of the alphabet. Ham radio […]

Hamfest

Ham radios have been around for over 100 years, and during that time, ham radio enthusiasts have formed clubs to share their love of the hobby. Ham Radio clubs offer a variety of benefits to their members, including: – Learning from other experienced hams – Sharing knowledge and experiences with others who enjoy ham radio […]

Ham Radio License

A ham radio license is an authorization from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that allows an individual to operate a ham radio. There are three levels of ham radio licenses: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. In order to get a ham radio license, you must pass an examination. There are many ham radio clubs across […]

How to Survive a Disaster

Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. It is important to be prepared for them so that you can survive and protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some essentials for disaster prepping: 1) food and water. You will need enough food and water to last for at least 72 hours. Make sure […]

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Ham radios have been around for over 100 years, and are still a popular way to communicate. Amateur radio enthusiasts use ham radios for everything from emergency communication to contesting. In recent years, the use of ham radios has exploded due to the popularity of digital modes like PSK31 and JT65. These modes allow for […]