The Absolute Magic of Morse Code Connecting People Globally

The 'absolute magic' of Morse code that still connects people globally

Amateur radio clubs like the Shirehampton Amateur Radio Club in Bristol are thriving as enthusiasts use Morse code to connect across the world. Unlike modern internet infrastructure, this resilient technology works without routers, offering a unique hobby of discovery. From setting up antennas in parks to climbing mountains for Parks on the Air, operators find joy in the human contact created by simple dots and dashes.

"Nowadays we are all connected.... If the providers switched off the routers, we'd have no signal, but amateur radio will be there."