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Amateur Radio Assists in Bridge Collapse Aftermath

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Bridge Collapse originally uploaded to FLICKR by J Dueck

John Baichtal, wrote a nice piece in GeekDad reminding us of the important role that amateur radio operators play in times of crisis and disasters; particularly when the traditional civilian and emergency services communications nets become saturated. 

The recent Minneapolis bridge collapse once again highlighted the important role of RACES, the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service and other communications volunteers play in times of crisis.

Written by wiredgonzo

August 5, 2007 at 8:20 pm

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