One of Motschenbacher’s fellow ARRL ham radio operators has been in the thick of the storm zone since early this week. David R. Beatson, 32, owner of a small computer consulting business in Lake ...

Beatson and his fellow volunteers in Ocean Springs have been busy helping relief workers get additional supplies and assistance to storm victims (see “Storm zone update: Ham radio operators ...

Ham radio operators use a variety of radio bands to communicate over long distances, allowing them to reach areas far outside the disaster zone. This enables them to relay messages and information ...

The Calhoun County Amateur Radio Association will join thousands of amateur radio operators across North America on June 28-29 for the American Radio Relay League’s annual Field Day. The event will be ...

Sometimes I think that amateur radio doesn’t get the credit it deserves for what the various systems can provide before, during and after a disaster. See my latest Disaster Zone podcast ...

“New hams” are encouraged to come to a field day event June 28-29 at the Greenbank Progressive Club, where they will gather with others to simulate emergency radio operations. It’s also a contest to ...