Ham Operator N0AH on FOX NEWS DENVER Jan. 13 2010

[NcalBiker]

Hi neighbor! Great story. 73deKF6AAR (round the corner)

[tonytonytee]

i don;t think the people buried under the buildings will be trying to talk to americans on the radio at this point.

[AudiophileTubes]

@tonytonytee

No, but when most of the communications infrastructure is down, Amateur Radio operators can get messages through (health and welfare, supplies for Red Cross, logistical calls, etc.) just by setting up quick portable stations. All that is required for worldwide communication is a small transceiver (transmitter and receiver in one), and a simple wire antenna strung between 2 trees or buildings! It is foolproof, direct, and effective. Hams were there for 9/11 as well.

[tonytonytee]

ham is good with turkey.

[wd9hot]

Thanks for geat video

[oe5hce]

great job!

tnx for this video for PR

73

[duflar]

If you are a licensed HAM you can D/L echolink and monitor the traffic from IRESC on node 278173.

[AudiophileTubes]

Ham Radio (Amateur Radio) is a very valuable resource, especially in times like this. Every country should have a cadre of licensed, experienced Hams at the ready should an emergency arise and require quick, reliable, fail-safe, and direct communications!

[KB1PTH]

I got my radio up and havent herd much yet but tthis is where to listen

7.045, 3.720, 14.265, 7.265, 3.997, 14.300

[w8bad]

14.265,7.045

[scanfreq1972]

That interview was really great. The ham radio community needs that positive public spotlight. I would be listening but I am not setup for HF. I haven't taken my General yet. Hopefully soon. 73 KE5JPS

[sonick808]

cool stuff. I've been monitoring 40 & 20 as much as I'm able. Prayers for Haiti. 73 de KE7VZW

[toomanyhobbies42]

Yep, Ham radio is usually the most reliable means of communication in a disaster like this.

Unfortunately, since Haiti is such a poor country to begin with, there are very few licensed hams there. That's why it's important to have plenty of trained operators around.

I don't know whether it will actually prove useful in this scenario, just due to a lack of licensed/equipped people in Haiti.

[k5ktf1]

Father John just checked into the Maritime net (12noon CST), saying he was OK, and they have sporadic cell phone service, BUT, they have to buy time/cards, and the companies are not selling any new credits right now, so what the people have is all they will get for a while.

[karr24]

Cell phones and computers when power is down is pretty much worthless. Amateur radio is pretty much fail safe in an emergency.

[WA5MUF]

Amateur radio has a proud history --- and future -- of helping those in need....even in this world of cell phones and computers.

73, WA5MUF

[mstax]

Thanks for posting this!