Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the usage of certain radio frequency for private communication for recreational, non-commercial purposes. This activity needs an amateur radio sending and receiving set. Marietta has dealers from whom such sets can be bought. A number of different models are available. Some types include tabletop shortwaves, portable shortwaves, wideband receivers, scanner receivers, amateur base transceivers, amateur mobiles and handhelds. Using this kind of radio needs a special license. One needs to qualify an exam to be granted it. There are different levels of exams, as one passes the higher ones, more of the spectrum is available for him to use. Reciprocal licensing is also allowed in some cases, between two countries.Dealers in Marietta have support staff that help the customer decide what kind of ham radio they need.
