WEST CHESTER, Ohio – In the era of cell phones and the internet, oftentimes the aftermath of a hurricane can include a catastrophic loss of communication.
“Right now there is a hurricane net that is running on shortwave frequencies. They brought the net up this morning,” said Joe Molter, president of the West Chester Amateur Radio Association….READ MORE.
Antenna
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VHF
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Review
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EVOLUTION PL-259 CONNECTORS
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Equipment
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IC-9700 Firmware Update
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