The Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club, Emergency Disaster Auxiliary Communications and Amateur-Satellite Services are for qualified FCC licensed persons of all age having interest in electromagnetic spectrums, electronic and radio operating technique. These Fort Ward Amateur Radio Club Services provide opportunities for self-training, intercommunication and technical learning investigations. Twenty-nine frequency band spectrums are allocated to amateur radio service internationally. 1,300 digital, analog, pulse, and spread-spectrum emission types may be transmitted.
Millions of amateur radio operators, worldwide communicate directly or through repeater/Internet relay systems and satellites. Amateur radio operators exchange messages by voice, data, email, radioteletype, telegraphy, facsimile, and television.
All frequencies are shared and no frequency is assigned for the exclusive use. Station control operators cooperate in selecting transmitting channels to make the most effective use of the frequencies. Amateur radio operators design, construct, modify, and repair their stations.