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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. But we still don't know the origin of the word HAM.
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What is the word origin for radiology?
Radio
Where can one purchase a Ham radio antenna?
The official Ham website allows people to search for Ham products. From there, you can select and purchase the chosen model. By searching the word "Antenna" on the website search bar will allow you to see all of their Ham radio antennas available.
Does ham mean village?
You are thinking of a "hamlet" which does mean a small village. But the word "ham" often refers to a food that comes from a pig; or it can be a slang word that means a person who is a show-off and acts in a conceited way; or it can refer to somebody who is involved in the hobby of amateur radio-- such a person is called a "ham radio operator."
Can I have a ham radio antenna in Las Cruces NM?
You may have a Ham radio antenna anywhere in the US, unless there are restrictions as to its placement, such as in a condo or apartment. If you meant a Ham radio transmitter, then you must have a Ham license to operate it.
What does amateur mean in amateur radio?
It means radio operations that are done as a hobby, or in the use of public service. Operators cannot (by law) earn money or material reward in any way, for the use of the radio. When we say Amateur radio/ Ham Radio these all sound same. There is very few authentic info about Amateur or HAM names, but i have read from very authentic version "radiosguide". They explain all the philosophy of amateur radio origin.
Root of the word home?
Origin is Old English, from "HAM" (long 'a") meaning dwelling or group of same, village, hence hamlet, and many English placenames with "HAM" on the end.
Haitian family of 3 electrocuted on rooftop putting up ham radio antenna?
Bad ham radio. Bad !
What are the features of ham radio?
mario
What is the full form of ham radio?
HAM stands for Help All Mankind .answer 2 Nice try, but no cigar!Ham is a derivative of amateur, in the same sense as on the stage.Amateur Radio.
What are the release dates for Ham Nation - 2011 Interest Your Wife in Ham Radio 3-80?
Ham Nation - 2011 Interest Your Wife in Ham Radio 3-80 was released on: USA: 10 January 2013
What is club ham radio operator?
There are many ham radio clubs around the world. When you become a member of a local ham club, you would be considered a club ham radio operator. There are clubs that have a repeater that they own and/or maintain. The club would have it's own call sign with the repeater.
What is N4AC?
It is an amateur radio {ham radio} callsign issued by the FCC.
