Jim Scott, of Hartstown, Crawford County, is an award-winning ham radio operator. He’s communicated with fellow operators in every country of the world.

Two years ago, in my home state of Kentucky, we had a devastating tornado that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled towns, killed scores of people, and left widespread devastation. When emergency ...

The earth shakes, trembles and causes violent aftershocks. Buildings are compromised, cell towers collapse and accompanying fires destroy cable and telephone lines. Who can you call? How can you find ...

HOOKIPA — Before Facebook, Twitter and the advent of the internet brought instant communication to the masses, amateur radio allowed friends, family and strangers to talk on opposite sides of the ...

MILWAUKEE—Long ago, before Facebook, Twitter and email, ham radio operators were the original social media geeks. And they’re still out there, in greater numbers than ever, chatting and messaging each ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When wildfires tore through parts of Altadena and the Palisades in January, many amateur radio operators lost more ...

Even in these days of incessant tweets, texts and Facebook posts, a century-old form of social media is drawing new enthusiasts by embracing the latest technology. Members of amateur, or “ham’’ radio ...

Through Dec. 24, children can talk to Santa — all they need is access to amateur radio equipment. Children, also known as “little harmonics” in amateur radio lingo, can call “the North Pole” through ...

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Amateur radio operators will be hosting a demonstration and field day this weekend in Martinsburg. “It’s a long-standing hobby, about a hundred years old. People think of it as ...