In times of devastation many turn to old school tech to keep communication lines open (North Carolina)

A major problem in the wake of Helene has been broken lines of communications.

Cellular service in the affected areas is spotty at best and there’s even been reports of radio stations being knocked off the air. But thanks to old school technology, people who are in need of information can still get it through HAM radio.

It’s a vital link during a critical time.

“These are all areas that have been hit extremely hard,” Dan Gitro said.

The damage is widespread and overwhelming, and when the communications go dark because of power outages many turn to old school tech to keep the information pipeline flowing.

“In times like this, this is where HAMS really shine,” said Gitro.

Gitro has been a HAM radio operator for years spending most of his time talking to people all around the world. But during the crisis going on in our western counties…his attention is laser-focused.

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