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The History Behind Ham Radio
The Things No One Told You. Every week. One story.
The people, moments, and decisions that shaped the hobby — told the way they deserve to be told.
Oct 1, 1919 restored U.S. amateur transmitting after wartime silence. Oct 2 was the first full day back—zero licenses, war-hardened skills, and a hobby restarting from scratch.
For nearly 2½ years, U.S. hams were ordered silent—and many told to tear down their stations. On Oct 1, 1919, transmitting privileges came back. The hobby didn’t resume. It restarted from zero licenses.
Today in Ham Radio: 1934: Mutual Broadcasting Begins. Learn more at HamRadioWayback.com.
09/29/2026
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