Ham radio is alive and well - and still a lifeline in disasters
When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, ...
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How ham radio endures - and remains a disaster lifeline - in the iPhone era
In an age of advanced technology, ham radio remains a reliable backup when other systems fail. Armed with their skills and battery-powered radio equipment, operators stand ready to provide a vital ...
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Forget cell phones -- amateur radio shines in the wake of Helene
"We have a specific mission and that is to provide emergency communications in disasters," said Dan Gitro, a licensed amateur ...
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As disasters grow, the value of ‘ham radio’ also grows
The carnage left in the wake of Hurricane Helene has reinforced the importance of one of the oldest forms of communication technology still in widespread use: Ham radio, officially called ...