HAM RADIO IN THE 21ST CENTURY

摘要

HAM RADIO TODAY DIFFERS GREATLY FROM THAT OF PAST YEARS, BUT IT STILL OFFERS A FASCINATING WAY TO EXPLORE ELECTRONICS. HERE'S A LOOK AT HOW IT HAS CHANGED AND WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER BOTH OLD HANDS AND NEWCOMERS ALIKE. Many of today's experienced engineers got their start in electronics through amateur, or "ham," radio. (Many theories exist over the origin of the term "ham radio," but there is no consensus.) Over the years, however, the demands of these engineers' work, families, and communities took precedence, and many hams lost interest and let their licenses lapse. Meanwhile, with the rise of personal communications and Internet connectivity in homes, many young engineers never needed ham radio as a way to explore electronics. They've missed the opportunity that this fascinating hobby presents.