Two years ago, in my home state of Kentucky, we had a devastating tornado that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled towns, killed scores of people, and left widespread devastation. When emergency ...

ROSEBURG — George Roth built his first shortwave radio when he was in sixth grade. “In grade school, being able to hear radio stations from far away places was very interesting to me,” Roth said. Roth ...

For many participants in the world of amateur radio, the initial draw can be something like the ability to talk to people from around the world. “It starts as a hobby. You want to talk to somebody ...

Editor's note: This content was published by the City of Mercer Island. Your City's "hams" will join with thousands of amateur radio operators who will be showing off their emergency capabilities this ...

DULUTH - They are considered the last line of communication. When everything else fails, they can bridge the communication gap and connect people. Doug Nelson and Dave Miller are just two of the ...

NACOGDOCHES — Nacogdoches and Angelina County ham radio operators participated in the national annual Field Day event on Saturday and Sunday, testing the region's emergency readiness and showcasing ...

When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, some of my neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Local amateur radio, or HAM, radio operators are holding a special event this weekend. On Friday, members ...

During Tuesday’s Angelina County Commissioners Court meeting, county emergency management coordinator Ricky Conner presented a proposal to install a HAM radio system for communication when cellphone ...

SANDY RUN - The Columbia Amateur Radio Club, in coordination with the Calhoun County Auxiliary Emergency Operations Center in Sandy Run, held a field day Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, as part of a ...

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 ...