TWIN LAKE, MI — In an age of almost total reliance on cellular devices, it’s easy to fear the repercussions of a widespread communications blackout. But when all else fails, radio communications will still work — or so goes the slogan of amateur radio aficionados.
Displaying their prowess with modern versions of archaic equipment, the Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council and Muskegon County Emergency Communications Services will demonstrate how amateur operators help in a crisis.
The demonstration will take place on June 27-28 in Twin Lake at the Charles D. Hammond Police Lodge 99, 3051 Blue Lake Road.
Known fondly as “hams,” operators will construct an emergency station using only emergency power supplies. The demo is all a part of “Field Day,” a national day of radio play organized by the American Radio Relay League….
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