“KUSA- Armature radio, or ham radio as it’s commonly called, can be a hobby for some and a mission for others.
“We coordinate with agencies like the Red Cross or the local sheriff, the weather service to give reports during emergency situations. We’re the extra eyes and ears on the ground,” ham radio operator Zeke Ragdale said.”
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