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Why is it called HAM? (lemmy.ml)
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Why is it called HAM radio? What does HAM stand for?

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[–] Coelacanthus@lemmy.kde.social 1 points 1 year ago

HAM stands for amateur radio operator. That's originally pejorative usage (like "ham actor") for amateur radio operator by operators in commercial and professional radio communities.