SURREY — If you felt the recent earthquake that hit B.C., you may have pondered the aftermath of a large disaster.
Technology, as we know it, would likely be rendered useless.
Our phones no more useful than paperweights. Our televisions and computers worthless without energy to power them.
Enter amateur radio.
Hams, as amateur radio operators are nicknamed, are often called on to help with emergency communications during disasters around the world when all other communications fail.
We’re in pretty good shape should we ever need to call on our Surrey Hams.
The club placed first in Canada and second in North America in their category in the annual North American Field Day last year.
While there are tons of competitions, this one’s their Super Bowl.
And for Surrey Amateur Radio Club (SARC), this year was a comeback of sorts….READ MORE
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Solar indicators were lower this week, while geomagnetic indicators were higher. Compared to the previous seven days, average daily sunspot numbers in... Read more
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