High School Students Learn how to use Ham Radio
/Students at Central Medford High School practiced how to communicate on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service while taking part in the international Great American ShakeOut, an earthquake preparedness exercise
The emergency communication system allows certified amateur radio operators to communicate during disasters, like the 2020 Labor Day fires, and when all other communication systems are down.
“If everything else fails, amateur radio still works. The antennas on the roof have the ability to transmit as far as Salem and Portland in order to get information of the Rogue Valley just in case.”
Students practiced getting under their desks in case of an earthquake and learned how to communicate using HAM radio codes.
Torguson said the group of operators who are located across the state, are all volunteers to help their communities during an emergency situation.
He explained the Medford School District has a program that allows students to get certified to become amateur radio operators and provides them with a radio free of charge.
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