What do you know about Ham Radio?

I have heard you can talk to people all over the world with a Ham Radio.
Have you ever used one or have a friend or relative who has?
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Mamapolo2016 · F

My late husband was a ham. His club handled shortwave in our area during 9/11.

He repaired antique telegraph keys and invented and produced, in his basement workshop, the portable miniature key referenced below.

I'll admit I never got it, but he was a very smart man and he loved it. I went with him to many a Hamfest (basically flea markets for ham radio enthusiasts) where I rarely knew the purpose of any of the dooflickers and thingamabobs.

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@Mamapolo2016 Wow! Very informative!
Did he makes a lot of money on his invention?

Mamapolo2016 · F

@ProfessorPlum77 Not a lot, as it was a one-man operation. But he loved doing it.