Local Ham Radio Operators Gather For Communications Exercise

Amateur radio operators all over the country participate in the field day and host events similar to the one hosted by the Portsmouth Amateur Radio Club.

Great Southern DX Association is taking part in the annual amateur radio Field Day operations.

The rapid jaunt of Morse code dots and dashes Nick Yokanovich tapped out on his telegraph sounder carried across the field on the sluggish summer wind like an echo from another time.

Those interested in becoming a certified ham radio operator can visit the Rockford Amateur Radio Association page here.

Tom Williams, a member of the Portsmouth Amateur Radio Club, says that what he enjoys most about the club is the camaraderie and the fellowship.

"Hams are prepared to offer technical solutions and provide supportfor rescuers during times of national emergencies and natural disasters", Christovich said.

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Rocker has been operating ham radios for almost 40 years. He believes one of the reasons is because it has