Ham radio operators 'still a thing' in this advanced technological world

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (CBS 58) -- In today's techie world, radio operators are in it more for the hobby rather than necessity. Even still, the National Association for Amateur Radio estimates there are two thousand clubs throughout the country and more than half a million ham amateurs.

They use this kind of frequency spectrum for various purposes of communication, including emergency situations like weather events and cases of missing persons.

The Fond du Lac Amateur Radio Club has its free-standing meeting the second Monday of every month. If you're interested in attending the meeting or maybe even getting your own radio operator license, just send an email to [email protected] or click here.