Teen turns hobby into way to save lives in Monroe County (Pennsylvania)
In this week’s Here’s to You Kid, we revisit a teenager who turned a hobby…
Category: Public Service
WKHS Makes International Contact With Amateur Radio
“It was really cool seeing the students’ faces light up when they each made their first contact”
Meet the ham radio enthusiasts who help keep the New York Marathon running smoothly
‘If the phones are down, the hams are up.’
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…
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…
Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike (Texas)
Volunteer amateur radio operators have played a crucial role in communications in the wake of…
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
The morning after Hurricane Helene pummeled the eastern seaboard of the US, Thomas Witherspoon inspected…
Ham Radio Operators Assemble Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Across the country, amateur radio operators are lending a hand to emergency responders
Amateur radio operators vital as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
The aftermath seen from hurricane Helene across five states left people without power and cell…
via the ARRL: National Preparedness Month – Get Involved
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Triangle families desperate to reach loved ones missing after Helene; Ham Radio operators help relay messages
With hundreds of people still missing in Western North Carolina and little communication from those…
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 to stay in touch when the grid goes down: ham radio, Wi-Fi, and other lifelines during disasters (Georgia)
We were spared, but many of our friends were not. You know what I’m talking…
via Amateur Radio Daily: Ham Radio and the Aftermath of Helene
We’re beginning to see ways in which amateur radio operators are stepping up to help…
via Amateur Radio Daily: Radio Club of America Announces 2024 Award Recipients
Radio Club of America (RCA) recognizes leaders and major contributors to the field of wireless…
Man sold 52 years ago reunites with brother in Odisha, thanks to ham radio (India)
A sexagenarian who was sold by his father and step mother in Delhi, 52 years…
via the ARRL: National Preparedness Month: Ensuring Family Safety
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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…
Ham Radio Still Alive And Kicking In Wyoming
Surrounded by the green grass tranquility of Hot Springs State Park, a temporary ham radio…
Ham radio at Bald Eagle Days (Washington)
What would you do if the internet is down, the cell phone towers are overloaded…