Radio network group’s Preparation Day draws interest in shadow of recent disasters (West Virginia)
Morgan County’s independent backup emergency communications network has been busy making the most of their…
Category: emergency communications
Ham radio system donated and installed at the fire hall (Alaska)
A century-old technology has been added to Petersburg’s fire hall for emergency communication when all…
Delta County ham radio group ready for emergencies (Michigan)
An old form of communication is vital in hurricane recovery efforts as amateur radio operators…
Helene trapped Asheville broadcasters in their station. They’ve stayed on air ever since (North Carolina)
Trapped in the station by fallen trees, offline, with no power, no water and negligible…
Forget cell phones — amateur radio shines in the wake of Helene (North Carolina)
Helene knocked power out across the Carolinas resulting in cellular and internet outages. But when modern…
In times of devastation many turn to old school tech to keep communication lines open (North Carolina)
A major problem in the wake of Helene has been broken lines of communications. Cellular…
How old tech is being used to remotely help in wake of Helene (North Carolina)
From the moment Hurricane Helene hit the mountains of North Carolina, emergency responders started heading…
via the ARRL: Ham Radio Serving Southeast US Recovery Efforts
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PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1333 – Full Version
Release Date: September 14, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1333 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
Ham radio operators propose use of wireless radio sets (India)
Kolkata: The organisation of ham radio operators in Bengal has written to the principal secretary…
Amid wildfires and spotty cell service, Northstate residents turn to ham radios (California)
The Northstate is no stranger to disasters or bad reception, but when a phone call…
Ham radio operators to work from Blennerhassett Island (West Virginia)
The Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub will activate a Parks on the Air radio station from…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1332 – Full Version
Release Date: September 7, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1332 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
via the ARRL: National Preparedness Month: Have a Go Kit
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Short wave – long term (New Zealand)
“Before there was social media there was amateur, or ham radio, and it’s going to…
CANWARN Training and Special Event: June 20 and 25
Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to present another CanWarn training sessions for Amateurs and non-Amateurs. Date: Thursday June...
Panhandle Amateur Radio Club provides support during severe weather (Texas)
The Amateur Radio Club is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing support across the…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1316 – Full Version
Release Date: May 18, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1316 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
Amateur ham radio club continues to see success in Upshur County (West Virginia)
In February, the Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management started an amateur…
Via the ARRL: ARRL Learning Center Features Two New Emergency Communication Training Courses
ARRL has released two new courses to train emergency communications (EmComm) operators for volunteering within…
Local radio operators prepare for the next weather emergency (Kentucky)
Local Ham radio operators in McCracken County, Kentucky, are preparing to connect with other counties…
The Vital Role of Ham Radio and Communication Radios in Modern Life
In an era dominated by instant messaging and social media, the art and science of…