Why Ham Radio Endures in a World of Tweets

What is it about a simple microphone, a transmitter-receiver and the seductive freedom of the open radio spectrum that’s turned a low-tech anachronism into an enduring and deeply engaging global hobby?

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My Comments:

The author of the article rightfully points out the lure that keeps amateur radio popular.  I really like the  standards of ham operations... the code I think it was called where he talks about being patriotic, and always ready to help the nation and the community.

I wrote an article that touched on this not to long ago.  You can read it in my archives here.