How ham radio endures - and remains a disaster lifeline - in the iPhone era
When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, ...
Cleveland County Herald5d
County Takes No Action on Radio Repeater
RISON - After an engaged debate by some of the justices of the peace on the topic, the Cleveland County Quorum Court took no action Monday night on making repairs to an analog radio repeater based ...
Forget cell phones -- amateur radio shines in the wake of Helene
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Helene knocked power out across the Carolinas resulting in cellular and internet outages. But when ...
Amateur radio clubs participate in joint field day
Every June, more than 40,000 Hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations…to demonstrate ham radio’s ...
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping ...
Undark14h
As Hurricanes Disrupt Phone Service, Amateur Radio Comes In Clear
Radio became the one form of communication left in rural North Carolina after Helene took out power and cell service.
Texas Public Radio3d
Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike
When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide ...
The Conway Daily Sun6d
Carroll County Adult Education to offer ham radio class
Members of the public earn more about ham radio on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Thursday, Oct, 17, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Carroll County Adult Education on Route 16 ...
The Keene Sentinel7d
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 ...