Bringing Ham Radio Back into the Classroom

What makes this story so important is that it is about much more than radios. It is about giving students access to skills that are increasingly missing from many school programs. As teacher Tom Perkins, W1FMF, explained in the segment, Milford High School does not currently have a dedicated electronics class or electronics program, making amateur radio a practical way to introduce students to modern technology, communications, and problem-solving.