CQ CQ CQ : When all else fails, #AmateurRadioWorks

"Amateur Radio Operators, or “hams,” have a long history of serving their communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, such as cell phone towers and fiber optic networks. Amateur radio functions completely independently of the internet and phone systems, and a ham radio station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes."

http://arrl.org/news/hurricane-idalia-fcc-approves-arrl-petition-to-aid-emergency-communications

CQ CQ CQ - #GetOnTheAir -- Thanks to Mr. Matt Thayer KO4IYW for the heads-up on McMinn County Amateur Radio Club's 19th Annual #HamFest this Saturday in Athens, TN, at the Regional Park. Learn more about the hobby of #AmateurRadio from the people who know best why #AmateurRadioWorks... general admission $5, includes door prize ticket.

http://www.mcminnarc.com/

#CQCQCQ #GetOnTheAir #AmateurRadioWorks

"“Before social media, there was #hamradio,” quipped Don. “It was the first social media.”"

https://www.hamradioworld.org/post/making-a-difference-ham-radio-operators-offer-connection-in-good-bad-times?fbclid=IwAR2ZeTgSs92O6BA4D1CsjDY0sQVddicxq9A_KNCDQEILzDfWeAw_Xim91bU