Take Action and Prepare

September is National Preparedness Month: an observance “to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.” 1

There are many ways to take action and prepare before a disaster occurs. But FEMA specifically recommends these 12 ways to prepare yourself, your family, and your community to be ready for disasters and emergencies.

A Tour of 10 Meters

In this episode of ARRL’s monthly On The Air podcast: “The 10-meter band offers something for hams of every license class, including Technicians, who can use voice, Morse code, and digital modes on this band. Scott Freeberg, WA9WFA, joins this episode of the podcast to take us on A Tour of 10 Meters, and to explain why right now is the best time to get on the band, thanks to the terrific radio wave propagation being generated by Solar Cycle 25.” 1

Amid wildfires and spotty cell service, Northern California Residents Turn to Ham Radios

REDDING, Calif. — The Northstate is no stranger to disasters or bad reception, but when a phone call isn’t able to go through, a ham radio may just be able to get you the help you need.