For radio hobbyists and people who spend a lot of time broadcasting independently for local communities, amateur radio means ham radio. Public service and recreation are the elements that stimulate the activity of the service participants, furthermore, ham radio proves priceless in times of crisis, emergency or disaster. Estimations indicate that some six million people around the world are regularly part of ham radio, and although the purpose of broadcasting is not commercial, the profit comes from the joy of being on air. It is the non-commercial feature the one to distinguish ham radio from other radio stations, and not the lack of skills as one may believe.... Read more