A NINE year-old dyslexia suffer has obtained his amateur radio licence – giving him the freedom to speak to other radio enthusiasts all over the world.

Jacob Griffiths was inspired to take up the hobby by his dad Neil Griffiths, 33, who has been communicating with others via radio waves since 1996.

The Malpas Court Primary School pupil studied for a year, learning about electronics, wavelengths and how to build aerials before he sat his exam at Blackwood Radio Club.

And if his understanding of the complex technologies weren’t impressive enough at the tender age of nine, Jacob’s achievement means even more because he suffers with dyslexia and finds it difficult to read and write in exam circumstances.

His dad said: “He knows the answers but putting it down on paper is really hard for him so he’s done really well. We are really proud.”

Jacob can now use his new skills to get in touch with people all over the globe.

The hobby, also known as ham radio, allows users to talk to each other for the purposes of self-training, recreation and public service.

The method is often used to help out following natural disasters and was the first line of communication reinstated in Japan following the earthquake in March.