Ham radio communications in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina are getting better as volunteers work around the clock coordinating relief efforts. "I've seen some strange things," says ...

Join us on Wednesday, February 5 at noon Pacific for the Keeping Ham Radio Relevant Hack Chat with Josh Nass! It may not seem like it, but amateur radio is fighting a two-front war for its continue… ...

Ham radio operators use a variety of radio bands to communicate over long distances, allowing them to reach areas far outside the disaster zone. This enables them to relay messages and information ...

David R. Beatson, the South Carolina ham radio operator now working as a volunteer in hard-hit Mississippi, is helping Katrina victims make much needed connections.

Taiwan has more than 25,000 enthusiasts of ham radio, the antiquated communication technology that is increasingly being used in war zones when all other communication is down. If China declares ...

Amateur radio enthusiasts have been preparing for emergencies for decades. Now their expertise is drawing packed rooms of newcomers. by Lena Geller 04/23/2025 04/23/2025. Share this: ...