Ham radio is a different kind of hobby. Of course the same could be said of most other of theses leisure time activities we call hobbies. What makes ham radio Really different?

To appreciate that difference, we must have a better understanding of what ham radio is, and as importantly, what it is not. We must also understand who the people are who choose to take up the activity as a hobby, and why. We must also dispel some of the old myths and stereotypes about who ham radio operators are and what they do. Sound like I'm try to sell ham radio? You're darn tootin!