On the eve of their annual convention, Vermont amateur radio enthusiasts told a Senate committee Friday that they should be exempt from a bill restricting the use of hand-held electronic devices while ...

that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled towns, killed scores of people, and left widespread devastation. When emergency responders started hitting the scene, they heard amateur (ham) radio operators ...

Have you ever thought about getting into digital modes on the ham bands? As it turns out, you can get involved using the affordable and popular Quansheng UV-K6 — if you’re game to modify it, that is.

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 29—Amateur radio, or ham radio, has been a popular hobby throughout the years as well as an important service that brings ...