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    EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

    May 01, 2020 4 minutes
    BY CQ STAFF

    COVID-19 and EmComm

    Traditionally, ham radio emergency communications has primarily been about helping our neighbors in the broader community in times of need. The COVID-19 pandemic is adding a new dimension to our public service and emergency work — helping each other in the ham radio community. This month, we share some examples of how hams are using their skills and equipment to provide much needed help, even when the standard communications infrastructure is functioning well, and the needed skills extend beyond using a transceiver and antenna.

    Home-Based EmComm Exercise

    ARRL Ohio Section Emergency Coordinator Stan Broadway, N8BHL (), reports that his organization cancelled a state ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) conference scheduled for early April and replaced it

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