History of amateur radio

Amateur radio is a way for people to talk to each other using special radios. It started over 100 years ago after people figured out that it was possible to send signals or messages through the air. Before that, people had to use signals like flags or lights to communicate over long distances. So amateur radio was like a way to talk to people over long distances without having to use flags or lights!

The first people to try amateur radio were scientists and engineers who were trying to find new ways to communicate. They sent simple messages to each other that were simple things like their name and the time of day. Eventually, more and more people were interested in this new way to communicate and they started to build better radios and antennas so they could talk to each other over longer distances.

Today, amateur radio is still a popular hobby for people all over the world. People use it to talk to each other and share stories, news, and information from all around the world. Amateur radio is also used for emergency communication if phones or the internet can't be used. Amateur radio operators can help send emergency messages to get help to people in need.