Amateur Radio in the 21st Century

Amateur Radio in the 21st Century

Since the late 19th century, amateur radio, also known as ham radio, has been used for recreational wireless communications, building & experimentation, and emergency communications. Radio amateur operators or "hams" have made significant contributions to the technologies that are in use every day.

What does this 19th wireless technology look like in the 21st century? Using a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and inexpensive two-way radios (some that you can even build yourself), it is possible to communicate with orbiting satellites, the International Space Station, and many other astounding things.

Join us as we explore the wonders of amateur radio making including activities that you can do at home.

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Categories: At Home Learning, Raspberry Pi, Space