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Ever wonder how people communicate when traditional communications sources are knocked out during hazardous and emergency situations? Often times, ham radio operators step in with broadband radio and emergency power supplies to assist. “Their slogan, ‘When all else fails …’ is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the...

Printer-friendly versionSend to friend Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year thousands of people find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables can leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been amateur radio. These...

Disaster communications exercise will test radio operator skills at SSCC this weekend ‘Hams’ are our lifeline when other systems fail press release We all rely on the Internet, cell phones, email and other forms of modern communications; however these systems are vulnerable to disruption. Every year whole regions of the country find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes,...

I reconnected with Mark Challender, a former employee back in my business magazine publishing days, and discovered his passion for amateur radio, particularly in supporting emergency management. I confessed to him I didn’t see that much of a role for it given all the other options. He soundly corrected me and I asked him to inform the rest of you as he did me. Thanks Mark!...

Pioneer staff reportsBemidji Pioneer BEMIDJI — The Paul Bunyan Amateur Radio Club invites operators of the community to gather at 1 p.m. Saturday,June 22,through 1 p.m. Sunday,June 23,at Paul Bunyan Park in downtown Bemidji in honor of National Field Day. Ham radio operators will be setting up radio stations in unusual locations and making contact with others as...

The aftermath of a major disaster can overload public service communication channels as much-needed aid is rushed to the affected area. Working with government agencies to relieve this stress on communications and provide other assistance are amateur radio operators. Individuals licensed by the Federal Communications Commission are equipped to set up their radio sets following...

Polish radio amateurs have signed a agreement with the Government regarding the provision of emergency radio communications On May 7, 2013, an agreement was signed between the Minister of Administration and Digitisation (MAC), Michał Boni, and the Chairman of The Polish Amateur Radio Union (PZK), Jerzy Jakubowski. The agreement promised...

GENEVA TOWNSHIP — Aaron Miller is ready for any emergency. With a portable antenna and a generator, Miller is ready to go old-school with his HAM radio system in case of a large scale emergency. The Ashtabula County Amateur Radio Club will host a 24-hour convention on communications under emergency conditions Saturday and Sunday at the Geneva Township garage on North Avenue....

It was just two short weeks ago that I visited with the ever pleasant Wilse Morgan WX7P. I have learned that Wilse has since became a Silent Key, having succumbed to cancer on June 16. I have known Wilse for a dozen or more years. We really got acquainted at a long ago SeaPac DX Luncheon. We were seated side-by-side and the speaker was a “no-show”, which left the...

Amateur Radio World Prefix Maps in full colour with great detail, brand new. Large 39″ x 27″ Amateur Radio World Prefix Map, a perfect size for the shack wall. The maps are the best quality available, they are NEW and will enhance any shack. I will post anywhere in the world rolled up in a postertube, so they will arrive crease free and in pristine condition. As you...