History of amateur radio

Main article: Amateur radio

The history of amateur radio, dates from the dawn of radio communications, with published instructions for building simple wireless sets appearing at the beginning of the twentieth century.[1] Throughout its history, amateur radio enthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services. Research by amateur radio operators has founded new industries,[2] built economies,[3] empowered nations,[4] and saved lives[5] in times of emergency.

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  2. ^ "Ham Radio & Crystal Mfg History". www.bliley.net. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  3. ^ people.smu.edu/arc/ Inventor of IC "chip", Nobel Prize Winner Jack S. Kilby Credits Amateur Radio for His Start in Electronics.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2014-01-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Role of Amateur Radio in Development Communication of Bangladesh. Information & Communication Technology for Development. By Bazlur Rahman
  5. ^ "Amateur Radio "Saved Lives" in South Asia". AARL. 2004-12-29. Archived from the original on 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2021-03-18.