[Charlie Morris] has been busy building a portable ham radio rig and documenting his progress in a series of videos. You can see the first one below. There’s four parts (more if you count things like ...

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MILWAUKEE—Long ago, before Facebook, Twitter and email, ham radio operators were the original social media geeks. And they’re still out there, in greater numbers than ever, chatting and messaging each ...

Nowadays, you can get into ham radio on the cheap. A handheld radio can be had for less than $30, and licensing is cheap or free depending on where you live. However, like most hobbies, you tend to ...

Amateur radio operators — called hams — are always ready to spring into action to provide a vital communications link under the worst conditions, including when electricity and phones are out, and ...

Ham radio communication is more than just a hobby, its a great way to communicate during emergencies. The public has an opportunity to participate in an event that showcases the capability of ham ...

First time portable operation from the Tobago Cays. Image credit: Youlou Radio Movement When a hurricane hits, having emergency communications (emcoms) networks and infrastructure in place can be ...

It wasn’t marked by parades, fireworks or an interview on 60 Minutes, but World Amateur Radio Day was April 18. For many, amateur, or “ham” radio, is viewed as a hobby from the past. But it’s very ...