For many participants in the world of amateur radio, the initial draw can be something like the ability to talk to people ...

During a weekend event, the Jefferson Amateur Radio Club showcased its crucial role in emergency communication and the unique capabilities of ham radios. “We don’t need a telephone ...

Accessories are critical for optimizing ham radio performance, reliability and user experience. From beginners to seasoned ...

The East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association (EGARA) plans to participate in Winter Field Day on Jan. 25 to test emergency communication skills. Blizzards, wildfires, ...

The Grayson County Amateur Radio Club participated in Winter Field Day for the sixth year, a nationwide event where radio operators practice emergency communications in scenarios ...

Ham radio operators use a variety ... and protocols for relaying messages between stations. Emergency traffic takes priority over routine communications. Hams use a system of message precedence ...

"We have a specific mission and that is to provide emergency communications in disasters," said Dan Gitro, a licensed amateur ...

there’s ham radio.” With Hurricane Harvey just wrapping up, and Irma queued up to clobber Florida this weekend, hams are gearing up to pitch in with disaster communications for areas that ...

The Indiana County Emergency Management Agency ... also known as ham radio, experiences significant growth, with new Federal Communications Commission licenses up 23% and upgrades up 12% in ...

HAM radio becomes a vital tool for communication. Our schools, located in remote areas, can be cut off during such events. These HAM stations will act as emergency communication centres.” ...