Ham Radio (Amateur Radio)
Improving World Relations and Providing Emergency Communications
| Ham Radio is a hobby for communications and experimenters. Talk to the world by radio from your car, home, office, or handheld walkie talkie. Use voice, data, or television. Hams are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. Ham radio has been allowed to exist because of its value for developements of the communications spectrum and other technologies as well as its capabilities in providing emergency communications in times of NATIONAL and Natural Disasters such as Earthquakes, Floods, Forest Fires, and even the 9-11 disaster and Shuttle disaster parts recovery. There is no age limit. Only a simple test of the FCC rules, basic communications skills, and some simple technical knowledge is required to obtain a license. No Morse Code is required. It's Fun! It's Exciting! It's Valuable! It's Educational! |
Licensed continuously since April 1958
700 feet Elevation on top of Bacton Hill
| Tune into WCHE-1520Khz for Computer Corner with host: Gene Mitchell - K3DSM on Saturday Mornings from 8 - 9 AM (Ham Radio is mentioned often) Listen to the Stream at www.5DRadio.com |