Although primarily a hobby, amateur radio activities range from plain communication, to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) communications using Echolink and other similar computer programs, gathering QSL cards from around the world, undertaking DXPeditions, by which is meant going to exotic locations such as Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Group) to activate them for DXCC or IOTA, chasing or contacting rare entities such as Scarborough Reef, rag-chewing on 2m or 40m, assisting during disasters by providing communication links and providing seminars to encourage others to get into the hobby.

Hams, as amateur radio enthusiasts like to call themselves, talk to one another all over the world using transceivers, sometimes aided by computer and digital links. Hams use cutting edge digital and analog technologies and have their own satellites, thus they are able to talk to the International Space Station (ISS) and to hams in other continents by bouncing radio signals off orbiting satellites. Some hams even bounce radio signals off the moon to make contact with other hams.

Amateur radio as a hobby is open to all, young or old, and even to the physically handicapped. To the youth, the skills learned in amateur radio serve as a solid foundation to information technology, communications and other technical jobs.

Universally, ham radio is recognized as fostering a community of like-minded souls. It is a great tool for realizing the global village. It is common for hams to talk to each other like good close friends even if they have never actually met in person. When hams do get together, such as in a Hamvention, you can be sure of a friendly gathering.

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