Ham Radio Freaks Skip to content * About * QMO Radio – Ham Radio Club QMO Radio – Ham Radio Club Ham Radio is often ... See more o is often referred to as Amateur Radio and is a hobby that is enjoyed by millions of individuals across the globe. A ham radio operator uses a two-Way Radio to broadcast with other amateurs for the purpose of entertainment, public service or other venture. The use of ham radio may actually help to save lives as operators often support the local community with emergency and disaster communications. On a recreational basis, ham radio can help to increase an individual?s self awareness of electronics, the operations of radio and communication. In addition, ham radio is often used to showcase entertainment for listeners and may even help to launch a new career for an amateur.