The origins of amateur radio can be traced to the late 19th century, but amateur radio as practised today began in … See more

The many facets of amateur radio attract practitioners with a wide range of interests. Many amateurs begin with a fascination with radio communication and then combine other personal interests to make pursuit of th… See more

Radio transmission permits are closely controlled by nations' governments because radio waves propagate beyond national boundaries, and therefore radio is of international concern.
Both the re… See more

Amateurs use a variety of voice, text, image, and data communications modes over radio. Generally new modes can be tested in the amateur radio service, although national regulations may require disclosure … See more

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• Bergquist, Carl J. (May 2001). Ham Radio Operator's Guide (2nd ed.). Indianapolis: Prompt Publications. ISBN 0-7906-1238-0.
• Buck, K4IA, Craig E. (May 2018). Pass Your Technician Class Amateur Radio Test - The Easy … See more