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Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico and how hams helped

February 28, 2018February 27, 2018
The words of those actually there.

Compare and contrast conflicting accounts of the amateur radio response to Hurricane Maria featuring what worked well, what didn’t and why resourceful hams combat nature and management.

Categories EmComm Tags emcomm, hurricane, maria, PR, Puerto Rico, Winlink

Ham Saves Self with HT While Hunting

May 19, 2018November 7, 2008
Entire communications path for ham requesting ambulance.

Ham radio enhances hunting safety by bringing assistance to injured hunter using cross band repeat.

Categories EmComm Tags 2m, 70cm, cell, crossband, emcomm, HT, Kenwood, repeater, TM-708a, vx6r, Yeasu

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