You might be intrigued by the thought of tapping into the citizen’s band to see what fellow CBers are up to. Or you may want to use your Ham radio to talk to both the Hams and CBers and stay connected with both communities. Since Ham and CB, both radios operate in the HF spectrum. …
Most Hams love tinkering with electronic equipment (A drawer full of chipboards and microcontrollers? Check!) At the crux of their passion for creating things and their love for Ham radio lies their desire to DIY a Ham radio. Arduino, being one of the go-to equipment for electronic DIY projects, intrigues these Hams. They want to …
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You have bought a nifty little Ham radio. You also have your FCC Ham radio license and your own call sign and are ready to communicate without relying on conventional communication channels. But will your little ham radio be able to transmit to a station on the other side of the city? Not likely. Does …
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You may have come across cars with weird antennas dangling behind, sporting unusual license plates. Looking at these cars, you might have wondered: Who are these people with peculiar-looking license plates? Do they belong to a cult you should stay away from? Or are they government representatives speeding towards a classified mission? To put your …
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Ham radio is the best and most creative option for both short-range and long-range communication. There are numerous ham radio books on the market and all of them claim to put you ten steps ahead when it comes to equipping you with the knowledge that will help you become a full-fledged ham radio operator. This …
A conversation using a Ham radio is a classic person-to-person communication that predates SMS and internet messaging. This is probably why it’s made an emergence over the past few years because of its nostalgic effect. However, one of the major problems with Ham radio in the past, and even until now, is the fact that …
Many people enjoy listening to the police radio. Some do it for fun, while others, the curious eavesdroppers, tune into police radio chatter to get as close to live-action as possible. Police scanners help people pursue situational awareness and enable them to get the most authentic information when conventional media is unavailable or unreliable. Being …
Ham Radios are popular amongst the Amateur Radio community as a fun hobby, but it has many uses, some more essential than merely using it as a pass time. In this article we are going to dive into Ham Radio’s many uses. What are Ham Radios Used For Ham radios, also known as amateur radios, …
Well, the travel season is upon us once again and the thought of leaving our precious ham shack behind and going into the outside world may be filling some with dread. But, as its very possible to take a portable ham radio with you these days, wouldn’t it be great to keep yourself and even …
This article is all about how you can use Ham Radio without having a license. Moreover, it will explain when you need to get an amateur radio license and the benefits of having one. Before that, let us know what ham radio is? Ham or Amateur Radio is an expert system for personal or group …
