that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled towns, killed scores of people, and left widespread devastation. When emergency responders started hitting the scene, they heard amateur (ham) radio operators ...

Most people in Hawaiʻi who are preparing for emergencies focus on keeping their cell phones charged and stocking up on backup ...

Even if you are relatively young, you can probably think back on what TV was like when you were a kid and then realize that TV today is completely different. Most people watch on-demand. Saturday ...

"Having continuous access to strong telecommunications is key to emergency coordination and response efforts," said Jill Dunlop, Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, according to ...

When Grass Valley resident Cal McKitrick woke up on Sunday, June 29, he set about his business in his usual way; he let his ...

Amateur, or "ham" radio, is a way for people to connect with other enthusiasts anywhere in the world, but operators will tell you it also serves a vital public safety function. On Saturday, June 22 ...

As wildfires, floods and hurricanes increase, governments hope ‘radio hams’ can help residents stay safe and connected ...

We hear a lot about how ham radio isn’t what it used to be. But what was it like? Well, the ARRL’s film “The Ham’s Wide World” shows a snapshot of the radio hobby in the 1960s, which you can watch ...

Ham radio operators from the TAG Region (Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. on Saturday until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22-23. The ...

Jun. 24—BLUEFIELD — Local ham radio operators will be participating this weekend in a national amateur radio exercise, ARRL Field Day, an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, ...