A free 13-week ham radio course for attendees to get their license will be available starting at the Alachua County Emergency Operations Center in Gainesville on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Following the class, a FCC licensing test is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Fortuna Fire Department, 320 S. Fortuna Blvd.

The Richmond Amateur Radio Club offers preparation for tech, general, and extra exams for those who are seeking FCC amateur ...

There was a time when ham radio operators were known for having long conversations over the radio — rag chewing, as they called it. A new program, LongChat, is a new entry into the ham radio ...

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An example of a radio set-up from the 1960s along with a telegraph key and amateur radio guide booklet. (Photo by Amber Phipps) VIENNA — World Amateur Radio Day is celebrated on April 18 to ...

Ham Radio Amateurs Will Help NASA Study The Ionosphere During The "Ring Of Fire" Eclipse The eclipse gives us a unique opportunity to study our ionosphere. All we need is ham radios.

Ham radio is more than just a hobby, said longtime WACOM member Bill Steffey. It’s an important backup communication method when conventional systems fail because of floods, hurricanes, fires, or ...

Sometimes disaster strikes and conventional communication systems fail. Here's how amateur ham radio operators provide a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.