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Amateur radio, is often called ham radio, it is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other ham radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training. A participant is called an amateur radio operator, or a ham.

Amateur radio operators enjoy personal wireless communications with each other and often help support their communities with emergency and disaster communications while increasing their personal knowledge of electronics and radio theory. An estimated six million people throughout the world are regularly involved with amateur radio!

The term "amateur" is not a reflection on the skills of the operators, which are often very advanced, rather, "amateur" indicates that amateur radio communications are prohibited to be made for commercial or money making purposes.

Though its origins can be traced to at least the late 1800s, amateur radio, as practiced today, began in the 1920s. As with radio in general, the birth of amateur radio was strongly associated with various amateur experimenters and hobbyists. Throughout its history, amateur radio enthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services. Research by amateur radio operators has founded new industries, built economies, empowered nations, and saved lives in times of emergency.

Don't forget, if you are a new Ham head over to the ARRL Head Headquarters and sign up! The ARRL is the backbone of the Amateur Radio Community and is there to help you in a Variety of different ways