Amateur Radio Operators Show How Important They Are During Emergencies:

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) -- An amateur radio field day demonstrated the science, skill, and service, of the ham radio. The Germantown Fire Department sponsored the 24-hour exercise, all with the help of Mid-South area radio clubs and emergency service organizations. Ham radio operators can provide important communication during emergencies like wildfires and tornados.

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