As far as hobbies go, ham radio tends to be on the more expensive side. A dual-band mobile radio can easily run $600, and a high-end HF base station with the capability of more than 100 watts will ...

You used to be able to tell a die-hard ham radio operator on the road by the number and length of antennas protruding porcupine-like from their vehicle. There are still some mobile high frequency ...

Sometimes disaster strikes and conventional communication systems fail. Here's how amateur ham radio operators provide a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.

The century-old International Amateur Radio Union estimates there are 3 million operators in 160 countries, including 700,000 in the U.S., 540 in the immediate area, 50 in Philipstown and 43 in ...

For newcomers wanting to know more about what is ham radio, our outdoor expert's guide will tell you everything you need for this neat hobby.

When all else fails, ham radio,” said club member John Kowalk, who has been doing amateur radio since the 1950s. Kowalk said ...

The new antenna was installed to help students learn more about radio waves and their connection to the atmosphere and space ahead of a research project.

A group of Ham Radio enthusiasts are gathered in a parking area off Route 518 to take part in a two-day annual event that’s a ...

You might think the Internet would satisfy humanity’s need for connection and recognition. People can star in their own ...

Electrical engineer Ramachandra Bhat Koodur, who has built one of India’s best ham radio stations in Kavoor, recently installed a high-performing Yagi antenna, a directional antenna with a ...