Broadcasting students at Kent County High School in Worton, Md., extended the reach of their voices beyond their radio station's distance, making contact with people throughout the country and around the globe. Chris Singleton, broadcasting teacher and manager of the high school's radio station 90.5 FM WKHS, introduced students to amateur (ham) radio on Monday, Oct. 21. With an antenna mounted in one of the back parking lots at the high school and less 100 watts of power, the students made more than 33 contacts -- all without the assistance of the internet. "It was really cool seeing the students' faces light up when they each made their first contact, which reminded me of my own experience with this almost 40 years ago," Singleton said. Amateur radio allows people to connect around the world via air waves. There are no internet, cell tower or other connections required. While often thought of more as a hobby, ham radio is also an important means of maintaining communication should disaster strike.