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How ham radio endures - and remains a disaster lifeline - in the iPhone era (www.zdnet.com)

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When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, providing a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Eventually, it won't just be for disaster areas. It will be for the entire United States and will show up anywhere that you would normally not have a signal.

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