This new ‘mode’ of operation, allows many users, such as those whom do not have the luxury of outside antennas or those whom live in built up cities, to communicate with other fellow Amateurs around the world using both radio and computers. The Internet Gateway is this new ‘mode’ of operation. With the advances of the Internet Connection speeds and ‘24/7’ connections, largely though Broadband (ADSL), connecting an Amateur Radio Transceiver to the internet, is now a reality. Amateur Radio is essentially a hobby which is fun for everyone. Radio Amateurs are working from the cutting edge of radio communications technology through to those whom gain much enjoyment from older radios and building the ‘electronic birds nest’. One of its great benefits is the huge range of activities, from people communicating via radio, people communicating via the Internet, people with interests including Weather Satellites, Short Wave Listening, Radio Astronomy, Meteor Scatter, Meteorology and Propagation, right up to those talking to the International Space Station using the latest digital technology.

Volume 1 : October 2002 Amateur Radio is a unique, fascinating and friendly hobby which captivates the interest and enjoyment of millions of people, from all walks of life, around the world. Amateur Radio Internet Gateway Directory incorporating Worldwide EchoLink, eQSO, Internet Linking, UK Amateur Radio Repeaters and UK Licenced Gateway Stations.