[quote=RiverRatRuss]Nah, I'd say all those Operators have already bugged out too??
HAM Radio is the way to go!!! Oh one that runs on Batteries of course, or rig up one of those exercise bikes in the front room so the Mrs. can peddle her ass off to run current so ya'll can still check yer facebooks... 🇨🇮
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My dad is a HAM radio operator. Back in the early 80's we had a few tornadoes that came through town one night (Eau Claire, WI). Knocked out all TV and most of the radio towers. Only service was a small backup tower that didn't get blown over. He worked at the local radio station and kept it up and running along with the HAM radio operators doing transmissions to help the local emergency people coordinate clean up and stuff.
While we were hunkered down in the basement, Dad was outside reporting on his mobile HAM radio on what was happening in our neighborhood then went to the radio station to keep it up and running. My mom was pissed - scolding him to get in the basement for safety. He he had a duty to do to keep communications going in town and help with emergency contacts and clean up.
Nothing ties a town together more than an emergency. Neighbors helping neighbors, people pulling together for a greater cause. It gives you a warm feeling that even with our differences, we can put that aside in times of need.
