Monday, February 2, 2009

Ham Radio Sandwich Technology Past Present And Future




Although the internet isn’t that old it has been deeply ingrained into society. It is increasingly replacing older forms of communication like faxes and letters. It also has impacted amateur radio.

To have a conversation with someone across the world you can either email them or use services like Skype. The problem is that when networks go down so does the ability to communicate

This is especially true during natural disasters. People are so used to “modern technology” that ham radio doesn’t even cross their minds. This is where we need to be thankful for all the Hams out there.

Ham Radio was probably not ready at first for the advent of the internet but that is changing. Operators are starting to use computers and software to track communications satellites.

One such software is Ham Radio Deluxe Satellite Tracker. It helps you track satellies so you can listen and transmit to other world wide. That is of course if you have the right
license.

Another thing to consider that there dedicated ham radio enthusiast have even invented new technology. Many like to tinker with circit boards. Ham radio is not just for old timers.

People in all walks of life enjoy it. Did you know that astronauts have take radios with them in to orbit on space shuttle missions. They will often make calls to other hams.

Yes the internet has ushered in a new era of communications but ham radio was the first to use social networking. Since the beginning hams have made friend in their own back yard as well as in other countries.

Each ham operator would try new things to extend the reach and range of the signals they heard. Through the static and interference they would here a freindly voice
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