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Fisher's Ghost Amateur Radio Club Hosting Exhibition at Library:

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:54 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27984


Did you know there was such a thing as social networking long before
Facebook or Twitter were even dreamed of? Amateur radio enthusiasts have
been using electronics to communicate with people across the globe for
nearly a century. The Fisher's Ghost Amateur Radio Club will be displaying
a range of electronic devices at Campbelltown Library until March 31. Club
treasurer Lynn Kelly said the group's members had provided a grand
collection of about 30 radio devices dating back as far as the 1930s.


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New Ham Radio Club Hosts 'Field Day' March 31:

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:53 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27983


When disaster strikes and traditional communications, like telephones, are
knocked out, ham radio operators are among the first to step in to fill the
gap. About 30 area operators have started a new club, called the Grayson
County Amateur Radio Society. It will be hosting a field day from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the merchants' building at the Grayson County
Fairgrounds. Club secretary Roy Herman said the primary goal for the field
day is for members to practice emergency preparedness. But it's also a
chance to demonstrate what they do, and what can be done, with ham radios
and a chance for those interested in becoming operators to ask questions
and get some hands-on time with equipment. "This is a great opportunity for
people to get hands-on experience, especially young people," he said.
Besides having a radio set up for local communications, the operators may
be able to reach their international counterparts depending on weather
conditions, he added.


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Getting The Word Out When All Else Fails:

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:51 PM PDT
http://www.eham.net/articles/27982


In times of emergencies, seconds and minutes matter. It's especially true
in an area where vast forests, high ridges and low-lying areas can cripple
normal radio and cell phone reception. And in turn, delaying or losing
contact can be the difference between life and death. That's about to
change at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, thanks to a United States
Army MARS radio repeater which will be permanently installed within two to
three months. The repeater will be placed on top of the park's water tower,
which is located near the Dupont Lodge. Being atop one of the park's
highest places will give an outstanding signal, and will link the region to
state Emergency Management headquarters in Frankfort. In addition, the
repeater will connect with trained amateur radio, or "ham radio" operators
in the region, which can be used not only for severe weather spotting, but
to alert the park on local, state and national emergencies. An added bonus
will be the repeater's use in getting out emergency information on
incidents affecting the park.