What Hams Do

Ham Radio YouTube Channel

What Hams Do... The TV Show is aimed at all those with an interest in becoming Amateur Radio Operators. About 3/4 of a million Americans are licensed as Amateur Radio Operators (or "hams") by the FCC. Hams participate in backup Emergency Communications when disaster strikes when cell towers and the internet are no longer functioning. Hams are involved as Citizens Scientists collecting data for large scientific projects. They control devices with their radio stations - devices like drones and robots. They monitor the progress of high altitude balloons with tiny transmitters. Hams provide communications along the routes of major road races and bicycle events. They help emergency management agencies deal with overwhelming numbers of participants at public events. Hams bounce signals off the moon, off of Amateur Radio satellites, through the International Space Station, and communicate with each other by voice, by digital communications tools, and yes, Morse Code. Jay Silber, WA2UAR