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For many operators, the topic of amateur radio brings up personal life stories of years past.
John E. Moore is an example of an amateur radio operator. Hes had years of experience with
both amateur and commercial radio operations. He attended Specs Howard School of Digital
Media Arts and interned at the WNIC radio station of Detroit, Michigan. While growing up, the
concept of amateur radio was fascinating to him.
John E. Moores father, John W. Moore, is a veteran of the United States Army and is another
licensed amateur radio operator himself. He has had years of amateur radio experience.
Since first invented, amateur radio technology has advanced over the years.
And though modern technology may seem to be replacing amateur radio, many people still take
pride in their operations.

Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectra for purposes of private
recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and
emergency communication.

In terms of use, amateur radio has the potential to be far more reliable than modern technology
such as cell phones and computers. SKYWARN pertains to the network of amateur radio
operators who use their frequencies to report natural disasters, such as tornadoes and
hailstorms, to the National Weather Service.