There was a time when ham radio operators were known for having long conversations over the radio — rag chewing, as they called it. A new program, LongChat, is a new entry into the ham radio software ...

Although ham radio offers a wide array of bands to transmit on, not to mention plenty of modes to communicate with, not everyone wants or needs to use all of this capability. For those needing simple ...

Just when one might think there’s nothing new in the world of ham radios, along comes digital, and it’s being embraced due to its flexibility and is less bulky. Ham radio is a popular term for ...

Local teacher Gabe Oberlin (K8PHP) recently travelled to the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Headquarters in Newington, Conn., as he was selected to participate in the Teachers Institute on Wireless ...

In this day and age, there are countless methods of communication, but let's not leave radios in the past. Although smartphones offer similar functions, radios are still a trusted form of ...

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.