Amateur radio, also known as Ham radio, is the use of specific bands and frequencies within the radio spectrum for non-commercial communication, technical experimentation, self-training, recreation, r
Amateur radio station with transceivers, amplifiers, and a computer for digital modes. On the wall are awards, certificates, and QSL cards from foreign stations
Polish amateur radio station SP1QE with a 1930s vacuum tube transmitter and receiver
An amateur radio station in Wales. Multiple transceivers are employed for different bands and modes. Computers are used for control, data modes, SDR, RTTY and logging.
Amateur operator with antennas in Åland
Citizens band radio is a land mobile radio system, a system allowing short-distance one-to-many bidirectional voice communication among individuals, using two-way radios operating near 27 MHz in the h
Amateur radio
…to a broader portion of the spectrum, additional communication modes, and higher transmitter power than unlicensed personal radio services such as CB, FRS, or PMR446. Examination systems often include several levels, each granting wider frequency access and higher power limits. In the United Kingdom…
Typical 1980s CB radio intended for use at a fixed location and used with outdoor antenna. Base stations are usually operated on household AC power but can also be used from a vehicle's DC power system if operated in a vehicle or from an emergency battery source. Shown with Astatic brand D-104 desk mic
Cobra 18 WX ST II mobile CB radio with microphone
Cobra 50 WX ST Handheld CB Radio
A QSL card issued by a US CB station in 1963