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Why do they call it a ham radio?
The word “HAM” as applied to 1908 was the station CALL of the first amateur wireless station operated by some amateurs of the Harvard Radio Club. They were ALBERT S. HYMAN, BOB ALMY and POOGIE MURRAY. They then decided to use only the first letter of each name and the station CALL became “HAM”.
What do ham radios do?
People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need. You can set up a ham radio station anywhere!
Can ham radios be traced?
While enthusiasts are unlikely to trace you, another potential group that may attempt to locate a broadcast location is law enforcement. Under F.C.C. guidelines, it is possible to use HAM radios in an illegal manner, either through operating without a license or improper use of the radio.
What can you do with ham radio?
Join a ham radio club.
What is ham radio and how does it work?
How Ham Radio Works. Hams use a variety of frequencies for communications. Non-hams can “listen in” via their own receivers or radio scanners. Hams are able to use many frequency bands across the radio spectrum — these frequencies are allocated by the FCC for amateur use.
What are the disadvantages of ham radio?
Drawbacks or disadvantages of Ham Radio (Amateur Radio) Following are the drawbacks or disadvantages of Ham Radio (Amateur Radio): ➨Ham radio operations can be affected due to weather and terrain conditions as it operates using radio frequency waves. ➨Ham radio requires skilled operators.
What does the Ham stand for in ham radio?
As a radio operators we call ourselves “HAM” or “HAMS”. The actual meaning of HAM is taken from the three pioneers that helped to make it possible for us all to become “HAMS”. The letter H stands for Hertz (Heinrich Hertz) who helped to develop the theory of electromagnetic waves.