Discover the convergence of ham radio with the internet of things, allowing for automation and remote station management like never before. See how cloud integration and cross-platform connectivity are paving the way for a modern ham station.Join the thriving online amateur radio community, engage in digital collaboration, and learn how to mentor and educate newcomers. Navigate the regulatory and ethical challenges of sdr and internet integration, ensuring you're ready for future trends and developments in the future of ham radio.Inside you’ll learn:•How amateur radio supports emergency response when phones and networks collapse•Which radios and antennas actually work in the field•How to build reliable go-kits, field stations, and solar power systems•How to join and operate on emergency nets, including ics-213 traffic•Digital modes: ft8, js8call, winlink, aprs for messaging, tracking, and email over radio•How to use nvis for regional comms during hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires•How to troubleshoot equipment failures under stressAs the age of amateur radio operators seemingly ever increases, it is very important that we amateurs of today introduce and promote amateur radio to young people around us. This short book provides a number of ideas that work for reaching and teaching young people. These ideas work and have been used with success. An individual amateur, a few amateurs, or perhaps an area amateur radio club can use the information in this book to reach out to the youth in their community.