AMERICUS — Special to the Times-Recorder americustimesrecorder.com    The Americus Amateur Radio Association (AARA) held its annual field day recently at Sumter County fire station No. 6 located near the county recreation complex on U.S. Highway 19 South. Local ham radio operators — participating in national amateur radio field day — joined hams across the nation in contacting ham stations far and wide on the various amateur frequencies to practice operating in less than optimal conditions. this helps prepare hams for assisting emergency responders during emergencies. “Field day gives ham operators an opportunity to perform on-the-spot radio equipment rigging, setting up communications virtually anywhere as they bring their equipment and support systems with them,” said Doug Becton, president of the Americus ham radio club. “We simulate arrangements that can be used during times of disaster when there’s a breakdown of other modes of communication. “Field day also gives the public an opportunity to observe ham radio in action. We enjoy meeting people in the community and showing them how this interesting hobby works,” said Becton. For information about amateur radio and the local ham radio club, contact local ham operators Doug Becton (K4SDB) at 942-1007 or George Young (KE4VPD) at 928-2772.

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