what is the difference; if any, between ham radio and amateur radio?

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what is the difference; if any, between ham radio and amateur radio?

2007-02-11 22:32:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics

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There is no difference. Ham Radio is usually considered more informal and Amateur Radio would be the formal term to use. The term "Ham" for amateur radio is more of a nickname and came about a long time ago from telegraph days when it meant "A poor (telegraph) operator"

See this page for more info on why it's called Ham Radio:
http://www.arrl.org/whyham.html

2007-02-12 08:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

There is no difference. Radio Hams are amateur radio enthusiasts who need a licence to broadcast.

2007-02-11 22:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by coffee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"ham" is a colloquial term for "amateur".

2007-02-12 22:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋