Here's an article, A Shining Moment for Ham Radio, briefly describing the role radio played and is still playing in the aftermath and recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, along with links to three much longer podcasts. In fact, you can find the entire 'Helene Chronicles' (including the above article) at The SWLing Post link here. Speaking as a radio operator, FCEM volunteer, and someone who's been through a lot of hurricanes, I'm still amazed at how vital ham radio turned out to be and how well it all worked.
Anyway, go and read, and be thankful this Thanksgiving weekend for the good things. Here's one:
BTW, if you're interested in getting your amateur radio license, here's a how-to link. You've got time to get this done before the festivities resume next June.
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