What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio, also known as “ham radio“, is a popular technical hobby that allows licensed operators to communicate with other amateurs around the world. If you have an interest in anything to do with radio, communication or electronics, then amateur radio is the perfect hobby for you.

Amateur Radio is the only hobby governed by international treaty.

As a radio amateur you are able to transmit radio signals on a number of frequency bands allocated specifically to the radio amateurs.