The Amateur is Gentlemanly......He never knowingly uses the air for his own amusement in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. He abides by the pledges given by the ARRL in his behalf to the public and the Government.
TWO
The Amateur is Loyal......He owes his amateur radio to the American Radio Relay League, and he offers it his unswerving loyalty.
THREE
The Amateur is Progressive......He keeps his station abreast of science. It is built well and afficiently. His operating practice is clean and regular.
FOUR
The Amateur is Friendly......Slow and patient sending when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance and cooperation for the broadcast listener; these are marks of the amateur spirit.
FIVE
The Amateur is Balanced......Radio is his hobby. He never allows it to interfere with any of the duties he owes to his home, his job, his school, or his community.
SIX
The Amateur is Patriotic......His knowledge and his station are always ready for the service of his country and his community
What Is Ham Radio.....?
Communications
Talk to your friends and neighbors, or the world, from your own Amateur Radio station. Set it up in your car, your home, on a camping trip, almost anywhere!
Computers
Use your home computer to talk, and exchange programs and messages with other hams on packet radio networks!
Repeaters
Keep in touch with old friends and make new ones on repeaters that let you communicate 50 miles or more using low-power hand-held radios!
Space
Use orbitng satellites to talk to other hams all over the world
, on voice and through your computer! Talk to astronauts as they orbit the Earth!
Public Service
Provide communications for marathons, bike races and parades. Also during emergencies like earthquakes, floods, blizzards and tornadoes!
Fun
Build and try out your own radio antennas and equipment. Enter ham radio operating contests and qualify for awards!
For You!
Join more than two million hams around the world in the exciting hobby of Amateur Radio Communications!