Everything Everywhere Daily Amateur Radio
Aug 12, 2025
Discover the fascinating history of amateur radio, where the lack of rules turned communication into a wild frontier. Explore how operators formed a global community long before the internet. Delve into the remarkable adventures of radio operators, including thrilling de-expeditions to remote islands and the journey of one operator from North Korea. Learn about the technology's evolution and its critical role in emergencies, showcasing amateur radio's enduring significance in our lives.
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Radio's Early Anarchy
- Early radio had no rules and crowded rooftops with noisy spark transmitters.
- That chaos led regulators to create licensing and frequency limits.
RMS Republic Highlighted Power And Risk
- The RMS Republic's wireless operator used radio to summon rescue after a collision.
- But amateurs also sent fake distress calls and interfered, prompting naval concern and regulation.
Regulation Spawned Amateur Opportunity
- The 1912 Radio Act confined amateurs to short waves above 1.5 MHz.
- Amateurs discovered those 'useless' bands propagated globally, transforming radio.