http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/06/28/hamradio06281.html
“Amateur radio operators spotlight emergency skills
Georgia’s hams will take part in showcase event outside their homes.”
By Mary Starr
Associated Press
Sunday, June 28, 2009
ST. SIMONS ISLAND —-
SNIPPET: “Charlie Wolverton, a member of the Glynn Amateur Radio Association and director of safety and security at Southeast Georgia Health System, says should that happen, ham radio operators will be all that’s left.
When trouble is brewing, amateur radio operators are among the first to respond and coordinate with emergency management and relief personnel, he said.”
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/suburban/49351307.html
“Ham radio signals reach around U.S.”
By ASHLEY M. BAILEY
Advocate staff writer
Published: Jun 28, 2009 - Page: 5B
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By ashley m. bailey
Advocate staff writer
SNIPPET: “The space station, which is equipped with its own ham radio, passed over the United States around 2 p.m. Saturday. Ed Laughery, president of BRARC, said when the astronauts have downtime, they sometimes get on the radio and talk to ham radio operators back on Earth.”