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, and that means an increased risk of long-term power outages. In times of emergency, amateur operators can help the community get in touch with first responders.
These amateur radio operators are pros at keeping communications open when power lines are down in times of crises.This weekend they’re showing the public what they’re capable of for Amateur Radio Field Day. Amateur radio, also known as HAM radio, is used as emergency communication to connect first responders to the public when power is out.
According to the CDC, seven million Floridians were impacted by Hurricane Irma, and amateur radio operators played a key role in keeping people safe.
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