June 23rd, 2024 by WCBC Radio
Members of the Mountain Amateur Radio Club our participating in the 83 annual national amateur radio Field Day exercise at 599 Georges Creek Blvd, the old LaVale swimming pool. Field day exercise is a 24-hour competition, simulating emergency conditions as radio operators communicate around the country. Robert Harding, KE8YIK says it's an opportunity for young and old to come out and learn about amateur radio and emergency communications…
The public is invited to come and experience the thrill of Amateur Radio until 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can talk on the air with other operators around the country and to see the services local volunteers provide to the community during times of emergency. Mountain Amateur Radio Club, President Chris Clites, KC3SVG spoke with WCBC news that communications with the Midwest have been excellent…
It’s easy for anybody to get involved right here in Allegany County. For more information about Field Day or amateur radio contact Chris Clites wmdhamradio@gmail.com or www.wmdhamradio.org.
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