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Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communications. [1]
FCC amateur radio station license of Al Gross. In the United States, amateur radio licensing is governed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Licenses to operate amateur stations for personal use are granted to individuals of any age once they demonstrate an understanding of both pertinent FCC regulations and knowledge of radio station operation and safety considerations.
Today, amateur radio operators still use codes 73 and 88 regularly, and -30-is used in journalism, as it was shorthand for "No more - the end". The Young Ladies Radio League uses code 33 to mean "love sealed with friendship and mutual respect between one YL [young lady] and another YL" [3] or simply "hugs." A once-used but unofficial code 99 ...
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A sweatshop in the United States c. 1890. A sweatshop or sweat factory is a crowded [1] workplace with very poor or illegal working conditions, including little to no breaks, inadequate work space, insufficient lighting and ventilation, or uncomfortably or dangerously high or low temperatures.
Radio ZS South Africa: English Monthly Unknown old man Switzerland: German, Italian, French Monthly 1932–2007 HBradio Switzerland: German, Italian, French Monthly 2008–present Practical Wireless United Kingdom: English Monthly 1932–present RadCom United Kingdom: English Monthly 1913–present CQ Amateur Radio United States: English Monthly
Amateurs use a variety of voice, text, image, and data communications modes over radio. Generally new modes can be tested in the amateur radio service, although national regulations may require disclosure of a new mode to permit radio licensing authorities to monitor the transmissions.
He is considered the Patron saint of Amateur radio operators. [17] Two radios in the ARC-5 series. Unit on the left is a BC-453-B, covering 190-550 kHz; the one on the right is a BC-454-E, covering 3-6 MHz. Both have been modified for Amateur Radio use by replacing the front connector with a small control panel.