Amateur and Ham Radio

Deltona youth loves to ham it up on the radio

9 Feb 2012

When you first hear the mousey voice of Mikaila Williams, it is hard to imagine her hamming it up on amateur radio. But ham radio has helped the 9-year-old Deltona youth become a communications sensation, allowing her to showcase her vibrant ...

Licensed ham radio operators sought for communication test

9 Feb 2012

OROVILLE — The Butte County Sheriff's Communication Reserve will be participating in a Northern California radio communication test today.

Aimed for China: Ham operators to launch balloon Saturday

9 Feb 2012

A group of amateur radio “ham� operators wants to establish a world record for distance by attempting to fly an unmanned, helium-filled balloon from Katy to Nanjing, China.