Ham Radio—There’s Still Magic In It. Ask 3 Million People
Many believe that the hobby of ham radio is dying with all of the modern communications technology. Not so. There are currently three million hams around the world, a quarter of them in America.
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There is a magic in hearing the echoes, pulsed fading and static as short-wave radio signals travel through the air waves that one can’t get on email – and in knowing that you built the contraption and antenna that allowed you to do so.
Hamfest sees its biggest year as interest grows
The Elkhorn Valley Amateur Radio Club’s annual Northeast Nebraska Hamfest brings people from all corners of Nebraska and beyond to share their love for ham radios. At last weekend’s Hamfest at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 105 West Elm Ave. in Norfolk, 21 vendors were present at the event, offering a variety of items for radio enthusiasts. Aaron Mathis, with the Elkhorn Valley Amateur Radio Club, said the event had sold more tables and had more attendees than ever before. “This is an awesome event, and it keeps growing every year,” Mathis said.
Are Kids Still Looking for Careers in Tech?
Today’s high school students face an uncertain road ahead. AI is changing what skills are valued in the job market, and the Trump administration’s funding cuts have stalled scientific research across disciplines. Most professions seem unlikely to look the same in 10 years, let alone 50. Even students interested in STEM subjects are asking: What can my career look like, and how do I get there?
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