In this day and age, there are countless methods of communication, but let's not leave radios in the past. Although smartphones offer similar functions, radios are still a trusted form of ...

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 software ...

The Carbon County Amateur Radio Club held its annual Ham Radio Field Day recently at Penn Forest Township Recreational Park. Amateur radio operators were called “hams” as early as 1914 when the ...

Two years ago, in my home state of Kentucky, we had a devastating tornado that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled towns, killed scores of people, and left widespread devastation. When emergency ...

Talking about this Chinese ham radio transceiver requires a veritable flurry of acronyms: HF, SSB, QRP, and SDR to start with. [Paul] does a nice job of unboxing the rig and checking it out. The radio ...

When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, some of my neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.

The annual National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) HAM Field Day in White City takes place this weekend. Every June, ...

New online course helps beginners prepare for the updated FCC Amateur Radio Technician exam question pool taking effect July 1, 2026.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Thousands of amateur radio operators, or HAMs, took to the air in a 24-hour broadcast marathon.

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local amateur radio operators are putting their emergency communication skills ...