When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, ...

Broadcasters are launching emergency operations as Hurricane Milton continues course for Florida's west-central Gulf Coast.

Helene knocked power out across the Carolinas resulting in cellular and internet outages. But when modern technology fails, ...

While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping ...

Severe storms like Helene show how important it is to have a form of communication that doesn’t rely on cell signal or ...

When it comes to major events — good or bad — communication is key. Take, for example, this past weekend's Alton Blakley 5K Run/Walk to Beat Breast Cancer. How do people along a route that long know ...

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide ...

A major problem in the wake of Helene has been broken lines of communications. Cellular service in the affected areas is ...

Anyone in Raleigh who is interested in becoming an amateur radio operator can contact RARS. Hams are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and must pass an exam to become licensed ...

Still thousands of people are cut off from communications, electricity, cell phones, media, groceries medications and fuel.As a licensed Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator and a certified Auxiliary ...

State and county agencies and local amateur radio operators should work together to develop an islandwide communication plan ...

ATLANTA — Benji Martin wanted to learn how to operate an emergency radio system so he could reach the International Space ...