But more than that, it is a group of ardent, amateur hobbyists - most do not read music - true believers, devoted to a kind of gospel.

Mr. Desiderio is one of thousands of amateur hobbyists operating in the New York area, where ham radio is booming, the experts say.

Beginning in 1928 as a mail-order and parts distribution arm of Columbia Radio Corporation, it was welcomed by the amateur electronic hobbyist located in areas where such components were not available.

Modern pixel art has been seen as a reaction to the 3D graphics industry by amateur game/graphic hobbyists.

Space requirements and the need for special lighting and heat can prove challenging to an amateur hobbyist.

It can be done by amateur hobbyists with little initial investment, and is used in the production of collectible toys, models and figures, as well as small-scale jewelry production.

In general aviation a large number of light aircraft are designed and built by amateur hobbyists and enthusiasts.

But ask him to explain the political spadework he has done on his own behalf --forming and cementing relationships within New Jersey's Democratic firmament that essentially assures him the party's support for any future endeavor --and the senior senator suddenly sounds more like some sort of amateur hobbyist.

By opening the Speak & Spell's case, cross-wiring terminals, and installing electronic components such as switches and potentiometers, amateur hobbyists purposely disrupt normal functioning of the Speak & Spell's membrane keyboard matrix circuit in order to create new sounds.

Development of film formats suitable for amateur hobbyists began early in the history of cinematography.