Amateur radio
Amateur radio' is a hobby for people who like to talk using radio transmitters. Many people enjoy using amateur radio to talk to other amateur radio hobbyists in other countries. Amateur radio hobbyists also use their radio transmitters to get help in emergencies. Amateur radio is often called 'Ham Radio'. Many people use their amateur radios for fun. People who use Amateur radio are often called 'amateur radio operators', 'hams' or 'amateurs'.