What are ham radios? In short, ham radio operators are amateur radio enthusiasts who communicate with one another via radio frequencies assigned specifically to this community by the Federal ...

Gary Matteson, foreground, a researcher in biological and agricultural engineering, prepares to perform a radio check with members of the newly established amateur radio group at UC Davis. Listening ...

Dreaming with the heart of a child is what keeps you alive. We might not use a playhouse as a vehicle to escape into space or to rush off to put out a fire with our best buds, but we all pretend our ...

Did you ever have a ham radio when you were a kid? Or see Contact? If not, this is a reminder that it's "the licensed and private use of designated radio bands, for purposes of private recreation, non ...

(WSIL) -- It's during times of crisis when we realize the importance of communication. The bombing that shook Nashville on Christmas Day, damaged a key AT&T communication hub, knocking out internet ...

The radio spectrum is carefully regulated and divided up by Governments worldwide. Some of it is shared across jurisdictions under the terms of international treaties, while other allocations exist ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite the rise of smartphones, satellite communication, and modern two-way radios, CB (Citizens Band) radios remain a relevant part of ...

Citizen band radio, more commonly known as CB radio, was first developed in 1945, but took a while to reach the truck-driving masses. By 1958, the FCC had established the first regulations and 23 ...

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, factory-installed CB radios became a staple in many vehicles, reflecting a unique cultural moment in American history. Their integration into cars was more than just ...