Amateur
Radio is a unique, fascinating and friendly hobby that captivates the
interest of millions of people around the world.
Amateur
radio is all about the skill and fascination of communicating
using radio. Radio
amateurs have their own communication satellites,
talk to the international space station and are at the very cutting
edge of technology in many areas. Amateur
Radio operators come from all walks of life.
They
are all ages,
sexes, income levels and nationalities. Whether they prefer
Morse code,
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.
Fun
for Everyone!
Some
are attracted by the ability to communicate across the country,
around the globe,
or
even with astronauts on space missions. Others may
like
to build and
experiment
with electronics. Some enjoy using Amateur
Radio's
digital
communications
opportunities. Those with a competitive
streak enjoy
"DX contests,"
where the
object is to see how many hams in
distant locations
they can
contact.
Some like the convenience of a
technology that gives
them portable
communication.
Mostly
we
use it to open the door to new friendships
over the
air! (SNADARC
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