Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space (such as the International Space Station), all done without using the Internet or mobile phones.

Amateur Radio can be used even where there is no phone signal.  It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need. You can set up a ham radio station anywhere! At home, in the car, in a field, at an event, and lots more.

Amateur Radio operators get involved for many reasons, but they all have need to gain a basic knowledge of radio technology and operating principles (we can run a course to help you do this), and then pass an examination in order to be able to get a qualification and call sign to operate on radio frequencies known as the "Amateur Bands."

Following is a video produced by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB). As the title describes, amateur radio is a hobby for the 21st century. Whilst some of the content is specific to the UK, most of the information is still very relevant to amateur radio in Australia.