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ham radio

NOUN
amateur radio
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Some in Taiwan have pivoted toward survivalism, packing go-bags, stockpiling daily essentials and learning ham radio to prepare for internet blackouts.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, in his attempt to tune into Radio Luxembourg, Robert Rowlands was picking up the gang's walkie-talkie conversations on his ham radio.

From BBC Nov. 16, 2024

For ham radio hobbyists, this provides an opportunity to see how the eclipse might affect radio broadcasts.

From National Geographic Oct. 2, 2023

An avid amateur radio operator, he has been able to get a ham radio license — a testing process he couldn’t have done in Paradise.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2023

“Earthquake … shakin’,” Gerry reported over his ham radio at 8:32 a.m.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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