What is HAM RADIO ? This question will not have one single answer to it.HAM Radio may be described into many definitions, and it would be individuals own discretion to accept what ever he is convinced with.

Some of the popular definitions are listed below:

IndiaHamS.com defines HAM Radio as:
Amateur Radio or HAM Radio as it is popularly known as, is a Hobby in which licenced HAM Radio operators use wireless communication equipment to communicate with other licenced HAM Radio operators throughout the world.

HAM Radio operators are "Amateur Professionals" in the field of communication as they don't use this hobby for any commercial or professional gain or to make money.

HAMs use Amateur Radio for pure communication, experimentation and R&D, They also render their services during public service events and times of emergency when the conventional means of communication are either broken down or are heavily overloaded due to increase in traffic.

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia :
"Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called "hams," use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training."

RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain) - defines HAM RADIO as : What is Amateur Radio? Amateur Radio is a unique, fascinating and friendly hobby that captivates the interest of millions of people around the world. Amateur radio is all about the skill and fascination of communicating using radio. Radio amateurs have their own communication satellites, talk to the international space station and are at the very cutting edge of technology in many areas. Amateur Radio operators come from all walks of life. They are all ages, sexes, income levels and nationalities. Whether they prefer Morse code, voice communication on a hand-held radio, or computerized messages transmitted via satellite, they all have an interest in what's happening in the world, and they use radio to reach out,

The Amateur's Code The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

--The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.

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