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From n3kl.org
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Introduction To Amateur Radio
Amateur radio is one of the most exciting and popular pastimes in the world. There are over one million "HAMS" operating from every end of the globe. You can "meet" a coal miner in Germany, a housewife in Australia, a missionary in India, or a research scientist in Antarctica... all without leaving your living room.
There are many aspects of amateur radio.....truly something for everyone! Many amateurs like to experiment (or just tinker !) with various antennas or circuits, others enjoy talking to distant stations (called working "DX"). Still others prefer to communicate with other local hams or experiment with the transmission of text or pictures.
You will meet many people through amateur radio. There are hams from every walk of life and every age.Many famous people are also hams including: Walter Cronkite, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Walsh, Patti Loveless, Priscilla Presley, Gary Shandling, Marlon Brando, Chet ATkins, Tony England, Owen Garriott, Joe Rudi and Art Bell.
>If talking isn't your cup of tea then listening is also enjoyed by many. Give it a try you might surprise yourself !