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CME, EMP and EmComm
Greetings all, This article series talks about the likelihood of an EMP attack on our country. »
Amateur radio still alive and kicking
“If an emergency occurs, we can be activated to provide communication for an emergency event or a scheduled event,” said Herb Pettit, president of the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society. »
Radio operators are the eyes of the National Weather Service
Even in the age of high-powered Doppler radar, instant communications and the Internet, the National Weather Service and local safety officials still rely heavily on old methods for accurate observations and emergency communications. »
National Weather Situation Page
View weather from many different angles. »
Haiti Quake Provides Lessons for USC
The recent Haiti earthquake offers lessons in survival for USC students, faculty and staff, according to William Regensburger, director of fire safety and emergency planning in the Department of Career and Protective Services. »
Red Cross Using “Hams” to Communicate in Haiti
Video and article »
Amateur radio is more than a hobby
In the event of a natural disaster in which most forms of electronic communication fail, one form can still be counted on to get messages to the right agencies to bring aid to those in need of assistance. »
Amateur radio operators save county thousands
Joe Ivey with the Limestone Amateur Radio Emergency Service told the County Commission Monday that his organization contributed $136,625.47 in services to the community in the last calendar year. »
Low-tech radios connect some Haitians
(CNN) -- In the brutal aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, Jean-Robert Gaillard turned to his low-tech radio for solace and for a lifeline. »
Is Amateur ARES EMCOMM a waste?
Emergency communications has been part of ham radio from it’s inception. Yet we need separate entities (ARES/RACES) to help promote it? Why not separate entities to help advance this hobby? »
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