ARLA/CLUSTER: O radioamadorismo na era digital.

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Ham radio in the digital age

Erik Bilstad from broadcaster WTMJ interviewed Tom Pachner
W9TJPmanager of Milwaukee's Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)

Even in the digital age, at least one 'retro' form of communication
still remains popular. Amateur Radio.  Otherwise known as Ham Radio.

"There are more ham radio operators now than ever before," said Tom
Pachner, manager of Ham Radio Outlet on Milwaukee's northwest side.
"We're quite happy."

One reason for the popularity is the civic duty, according to Pachner.
Ham radios continue to be used for disasters.

"Hams (short for ham operators) will deploy and provide emergency
communications," Pachner explained.  "If cellphones go out, if the
internet goes out, if electricity goes out, we're ready." Plus, he
says it's the most unique way to meet someone.

"Anyone can grab their phone or computer and talk to someone around
the world.  Take a chunk of wire, throw it in a tree, bounce it off
the atmosphere and talk directly to a person.  That's more magical
than typing something into your web browser."

Listen to the full interview at
https://www.wtmj.com/news/ham-radio-in-the-digital-age