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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Amateur radio operators from around the country will participate in a nationwide test on Saturday. In the ...

Amateur Radio brings people together across the airwaves. Known as ham radio, it’s a way to communicate with others — just across town or even across the globe — without internet or cell phones. This ...

HARRISON CO., Miss. (WLOX) - Amateur radio operators with the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center made sure they’re prepared for the worst. They participated Saturday in an annual disaster ...

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 ...

If all else fails, amateur ham radio usually doesn’t. The Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell will participate in an annual event to make sure that remains the case, putting their communication ...

Dejanira Okorn, right, listens as WACOM vice-president Tom Wright explains how to connect with a ham radio operator during the AARL Summer Field Day on Saturday. Some of the members of the Washington ...