Ham Radio Operators Can Help Save Lives In Times Of Crisis

"They are called amateur Ham Radio operators, but the word amateur is an understatement.

Ham Radio operators have to go through training to get their FCC lenience, and it is a hobby that brings them a lot of joy.

Joe L. Luque has fulfilled a life-long dream when he became a Ham Radio Operator, and he says the hobby has given him a continued purpose to live.

"It's a life saver to me because I am a workaholic.. I worked all of my life in the Marine Corps almost 35 years and AT&T for 40 years then retired," said Luque.

Not only is it a hobby for people, but it could also save lives in times of crisis and danger.

Over the years many emergency communication centers throughout the country have relied on Ham operators. When all other forms of communication go down, the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service can still communicate."

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Ham Radio Operators 

Can Help Save Lives In Times Of Crisis