In West Bengal, amateur radio operators face a new licensing hurdle requiring a 'nationality certificate,' creating a ...

The Northwest Ohio Amateur Radio Club will host Hamfest, a fundraising event for amateur radio enthusiasts, from 8 a.m. to ...

Larry Dale of the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub (P.A.R.K.) and Kenny Harris of Wood County Emergency Communications (WCEC) appeared Monday before the Wood County Commission to talk about the ...

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 ...

"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 Hurricane Maria toppled power lines and knocked out communication to Puerto Rico in 2017, Dennis Boyé got on his ham radio to connect with someone on the island who set up a makeshift amateur ...

If, or when, a big earthquake hits our area, what happens if our cell phones and modern communications go down? It turns out emergency managers would rely on a volunteer network of amateur or ham ...

Plenty of camera buffs and astronomy fans are excited about the possibility of seeing Northern Lights tonight, June 2, but amateur radio operator are even more excited than that. Northern Lights, or ...

COLORADO — Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, operators play a critical role in emergency communication. They use their skills to help the community in extreme, or lengthy, winter storms like ...

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

Larry Dale of the Parkersburg Amateur Radio Klub that set up at the cabin at Fort Boreman Park during the American Radio Relay League Field Day on Sunday. Amateur radio operators nationwide ...

Tom Dawson squeezes into a chair jammed between five computer screens and shelves of gadgets in a cramped room of his house, turns on a ham radio transceiver and searches the airwaves for company. He ...