Brief history of the hobby/service. Mention how software has transformed the needed equipment.
Fact: There are more licensed radio operators in the US now than ever!
Morse Code is NOT required for a license.
Describe the width and depth of Amateur Radio.
Describe the free resources to study for the tests and how to find a test session.
Local clubs and resources.
Field Day 2017! Come out and operate!
Keywords: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Makers, Radioteacher
Paul Guido was introduced to computer networking as a hobby using Amateur Packet Radio in 1986. Wired networking is easy compared to building data radios from UHF transceivers pulled from garbage trucks, transmitting on sixty mile paths, climbing four-hundred foot antenna towers, frequency drifting and interference pattern fading. This hobby evolved into a full time computer career in 1993 that continues on today. Paul currently works as a Network Security Engineer for a local regional bank.