John Mitchell sits in front of his amateur "ham" radio setup, including a screen showing a map of the world and designated places he can reach and speak with other ham radio operators on Wednesday, ...

An example of a radio set-up from the 1960s along with a telegraph key and amateur radio guide booklet. (Photo by Amber Phipps) VIENNA — World Amateur Radio Day is celebrated on April 18 to recognize ...

Joe Barnhart with the Meigs County Auxiliary Communications said it takes a team to be prepared.

The local Alachua County Emergency Management-affiliated ham radio team earned a high ranking in the annual Winter Field Day radio disaster communications exercise held Jan 24-25, 2026 ...

MANCHESTER — Pre-enrollment is required for an introduction to ham radio set for Nov. 10. “Ham radio, or amateur radio, allows people to communicate via radio over distances up to thousands of miles,” ...

A world with no internet or cellular service is almost unimaginable in the dawn of the digital age. But given the unforeseen circumstances of any natural disaster, it’s important to know about other ...

We hear a lot about how ham radio isn’t what it used to be. But what was it like? Well, the ARRL’s film “The Ham’s Wide World” shows a snapshot of the radio hobby in the 1960s, which you can watch ...

The society originated from local "hams" who provided backup communications for Wellesley during World War II. A vibrant amateur radio club has been serving Wellesley and surrounding areas since 1951.