Marion residents to participate in emergency communications exercise on Middle Bass Island

Two Marion amateur radio operators (hams) and one from Canton will comprise the Middle Bass Island, Ohio Expedition which will participate in a national emergency communications preparedness exercise on June 24 and 25, 2017. The exercise, known as Field Day, has been recognized by Governor Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Taylor through a proclamation of those […]

Local Hams Set to Share Their Hobby and Skills this Weekend

Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of amateur radio operators, often called “hams,” providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. This weekend, June 28-29, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with ham […]