US EditionHuntsville Amateur Radio Club Hosts Annual Field Day
- Amateur radio clubs across the United States hold their annual Field Day on the fourth weekend of June to practice emergency communication skills.
- The event prepares operators to maintain communication during disasters, as during Hurricane Ivan in 2004 when Five Flags Amateur Radio Association was the only working communication for 36 hours.
- Participants set up portable stations to connect with others nationwide and simulate emergency conditions by flexing radio waves off satellites over a 24-hour period.
- Eugene Bannon of Five Flags explained that they deploy much of their gear during real emergencies when power and phone service are lost, emphasizing their support in establishing communication at critical sites.
- While the event promotes public awareness and recruitment, licensed HAM operator numbers are declining, prompting clubs to encourage newcomers to get licensed and join.
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