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Low-tech radios connect some Haitians

Submitted by Thorsten on 2010-01-23

CNN 2010-01-20

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Although I wouldn't say that amateur radio is "low-tech" this is a very informative article about reastablishing communication after disasters like the Haiti earthquake. Nowadays amateur radio plays an important role epecially in the first hours after the incident when all other communication facilities are not working. But later on other communication channels take over again more and more.

[external link] Link to article

 

 

California teacher inspires a new generation

Submitted by Thorsten on 2009-08-26

[external link] Link to article The Philadelphia Inquirer 2009-08-16

A story of how it is possible to enthuse the youth for amateur radio in times of multiple other technical toys.

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Lighthouse puts spotlight on Byron

Submitted by Thorsten on 2009-08-06

[external link] Link to article The Northern Star 2009-08-06

A sneak preview to the International Lighthouse Weekend on August 15th / 16th.

 

 

In Kentucky, Officials See Ham Radio as a Backup

Submitted by Thorsten on 2009-08-02

[external link] Link to article The New York Times 2009-08-01

This article documents that (some) US officials already understood the importance of amateur radio in the meaning of my last blog entry.

Unfortunately a radio amateur talks about amateur radio as "a dying thing right now because people are going to the Internet." That's too pessimistic from my point of view and may implicit a self-fulfilling prophecy.

 

 

Nevada Hams Coordinate Roadside Medical Rescue

Submitted by Thorsten on 2009-07-29

[external link] Link to article ARRL 2009-07-30

This article shows the continuing importance of amateur radio in the modern world. Although almost everyone got a cellphone from time to time (not only during heavy natuarl desasters) amateur radio is the only possible communication.

 

 

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