In amateur radio there are no race, age, creed, sex or class distinctions. It is a service which emphasizes people's common interests, not their differences. Everyone is eligible. Amateur radio exists in nearly every country of the world. Unlike CBers, who may radiate only a few watts of power, on relatively a few channels of one band, amateurs can legally run up to 1000 watts on thousands of frequencies on many different bands, allowing two-way communication with other amateurs around the world.
Amateur radio is a hobby of self-education and emergency preparedness.
The operators of the Harvard Radio Club station were Albert Hyman, Bob Almy, and Poogie Murray. Since amateur radio is primarily a hobby, business communications are generally not permitted. All communications must be voluntarily provided without accepting any form of payment. You may assist the police or sponsors of a public event, help in an emergency, or operate for any worthwhile purpose. Many provincial legislatures have recognized the value of amateur radio as a public service by allowing amateurs to have their call signs on their automobile licence plates.