Radio Hams

I am sure this is the impression most non-hams get when the words “amateur radio” are mentioned. Don’t get me wrong, the idea behind the film is genuine, talking to other operators in “distant lands” or DX as hams call it. Even using it for emergencies like ‘lil Jimmy’ did! That is how I persuaded my HOA to allow me to erect my vertical antenna in the backyard. Being able to communicate with individuals using RF is something magical. It is not VOIP or the Internet or like using a telephone. It is something unique that hams worldwide want to share.