In the face of the internet, mobiles and instant messaging you might expect the hobby of amateur radio – or HAM radio as it’s also known – to be on the decline.
But in the last three years, the number of amateur radio licences has risen by over 8,000 – with 80,000 currently issued in the UK.
Using designated frequencies, amateur radio enthusiasts communicate with people over the world. Many prefer the relaxed approach of ‘rag chewing’ or chatting at length with people, who often become friends – while at the opposite end of the spectrum ‘contesters’ compete to make as many contacts as possible in a given period.
The hobby is also a public service, with Raynet (in the UK) stepping in during emergencies when regular communication networks fail. Amateur radio enthusiasts are currently contributing to relief efforts following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
In a message to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) team members, sponsors, and educational institutions, ARISS International Pre... Read more
After some eight months in continuous sunlight, AO-73 (FUNcube-1) has now started to see some eclipses during each orbit. The telemetry received has s... Read more
Alan G3XAQ will be active from Gambia, 16 May to 4 June 2015, as C56XA.Active in CQ WW WPX CW Contest.QSL via G3SWH Read more
New ISS crew members Peggy Whitson, KC5ZTD, Thomas Pesquet, KG5FYG, and Cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy are settling in on board the International Space Stat... Read more
Yaesu FT-991A Read more
” This page contains information and reception reports for the IRTS 144MHz two-way Trans-Atlantic Beacon operated on behalf of the Irish... Read more
“George Thomas’ guide to shopping for quality audio connectors. How to spot good audio connectors with George, Show Us Your Project... Read more
LABRE, through their Spectrum Defense and Management WG, joined lasted week the XXVI Meeting of the Permanent Consultive Council (CCP.II) of the Inter... Read more
SDRuno release 1.21 has now been released. This release of SDRuno contains the following amendments and bug fixes: 1. Restored VFO button for centring... Read more
SuitSat loses its innocence in a new video short sci-fi thriller Decommissioned. “Inspired by true events,” the video short resurrects the 2006 spaces... Read more
“Hi, everyone! Today we finally launching new ExpertRC 1.3 alpha 1 for remote control – https://eesdr.com/en/support-en/software-en In the... Read more
QCX-mini: a feature-packed, high performance, single-band 5W CW transceiver kit, with WSPR beacon and built-in alignment/test equipment. Available for... Read more
“I have wanted to try 2 meter SSB mobile for some time but did not have a horizontally polarized antenna to try it out. Since I had success buil... Read more
1A0C – Order of Malta The team will be composed by Tony/EA5RM (team leader), Frank/DL8YHR, Javi/EA5KM, Manuel/EA7AJR, Eugene/EA5HPX, Fabrizio/IN3ZNR,... Read more
Recent Posts
ARISS Altering its Approach in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
AO-73 now in full-time transponder mode
C56XA Gambia
Ham Astronaut Peggy Whitson, KC5ZTD, Poised to Set Time-in-Space Record
![Yaesu FT-991A [ HD Video ] – Tokyo HamFair](https://qrznow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14079648_1034442746653810_2637529115674452004_n-265x168.jpg)
Yaesu FT-991A [ HD Video ] – Tokyo HamFair
144MHz Two-way Trans-Atlantic Beacon (IO51dn) EI2DKH
GETTING READY FOR DAYTON!
CITEL recognizes the 60 meters band proposal from 5275 to 5450 kHz
SDRuno 1.21 Released
Ham Radio’s SuitSat Returns in Short Horror Film
ExpertRC 1.3 alpha 1 for remote control – Expert Electronics
The QCX-Mini 20m QRP Rig Kit Arrives
2 Meter & 70 Centimeter Mobile Halo Antenna Project
1A0C – Order of Malta
Warning: file_get_contents(https://plusone.google.com/_/+1/fastbutton?url=https%3A%2F%2Fqrznow.com%2Fthe-very-particular-world-of-amateur-radio%2F): failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.0 404 Not Found in /home/qrznow/public_html/wp-content/themes/goodnews5/framework/functions/posts_share.php on line 151
