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A modern amateur radio ideal for portable use. Hams can make contacts around the world on a small radio powered with a battery and solar panels.
In the pantheon of hobbies, one stands out above the rest for its multitude of specialties and service to society - amateur radio. This weekend, hobbyists will gather at the Coliseum for the Fort Wayne Hamfest and Computer Expo, one of the largest regional showcases of the pursuit.
Think of the Hamfest as a swap meet and convention for like-minded people interested in electronics, communications and making friends around the world. Fellowship is the big draw in amateur radio.
The United States is home to nearly a million so called “hams” who can communicate across the street or over vast oceans by transmitting their voice and sending text messages and pictures without the help of the Internet or other methods. The signals travel through the air just as they have for more than a century. Those who pursue the hobby must pass a short exam in order to be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
Since 2017, the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program has networked students and their campus radio clubs. "We engage students in monthly meetings and contacting with Frs radio, best practices for vibrant college clubs, and notices of career opportunities. This next generation of young hams are already active, engaged, and on the air!"