All weekend, amateur radio operators tested their skills in case of emergency – which happens more often than you would think. Ham radio has been around since the early 1900s, and it is considered ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Amateur radio operators from around the country will participate in a nationwide test on Saturday. In the event of a power and cell tower outage, ham radio becomes an efficient ...

A local ham radio club is practicing their skills in the event of an emergency. In times of a catastrophic disaster or crisis, ham radio operators can share vital information through their network.

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Ham Radio Operators conducted several simulations Saturday to test equipment and capabilities in counties across Mississippi. Using state and local authorities’ emergency ...

Most people would happily have skipped having the past weekend’s winter storm, but for amateur or “ham” radio operators, it was perfect timing. Saturday and Sunday already were scheduled as a ...