
The Ham's Wide World
Documentary
Overview
A public service announcement on Amateur Radio, broadcast around the world in the 50s, this film produced by Hollywood producer and Amateur Radio Operator Dave Bell introduces the viewer to the world of the Ham.
Top Cast
Dave Bell
Dave Bell
Narrator (voice)
Dave Bell
Narrator (voice)


Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey
Narrator (voice)
Arthur Godfrey
Narrator (voice)
Enrique Garcia
Enrique Garcia
Self
Enrique Garcia
Self
Matt Futterman
Matt Futterman
Self
Matt Futterman
Self
Sharon La Traille
Sharon La Traille
Self
Sharon La Traille
Self


Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater
Self
Barry Goldwater
Self
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