{"id":2016431,"date":"2023-08-30T07:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T11:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/part-social-media-and-part-preppers-paradise-ham-radio-is-the-perfect-hobby\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T07:23:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T11:23:15","slug":"part-social-media-and-part-preppers-paradise-ham-radio-is-the-perfect-hobby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/part-social-media-and-part-preppers-paradise-ham-radio-is-the-perfect-hobby\/","title":{"rendered":"Ham radio is the ideal hobby, combining social media and prepping."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpart-social-media-and-part-preppers-paradise-ham-radio-is-the-perfect-hobby%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2016431&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Amateur\u2064 Radio: A\u2064 Lifeline in the\u200c Wilderness<\/h2>\n<p>Shannon Vore and her\u200c friend C.J. Bouchard were out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrl.org\/news\/amateur-radio-makes-the-connection-to-save-lives-in-wisconsin-and-idaho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four-wheeling<\/a> in their Jeep\u2062 last fall\u200b when a passing trucker \u2064warned them of what looked like an \u2062ATV accident\u2064 nearby.\u200c Intrigued, they decided to investigate. Deep in the Rocky\u2062 Mountains of \u2063northwest Idaho, with no towns nearby and no cell phone \u200dservice, \u200bthey relied on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/part-social-media-and-part-preppers-paradise-ham-radio-is-the-perfect-hobby\/\" title=\"Ham radio is the ideal hobby, combining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a> and prepping.&#8221;>newly acquired amateur radio skills<\/a> to navigate the\u2063 situation.<\/p>\n<p>Both Vore and Bouchard had recently become licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amateur \u200dradio operators, also known \u2063as \u201chams.\u201d<\/a> Equipped with their ham radios, they found the accident site \u200dand discovered two critically injured teenage girls. With the help\u200d of another \u2062ham\u200c operator, they were able to\u2064 establish\u2062 contact and coordinate medical \u200cassistance.\u200b Their quick thinking and radio skills saved the girls&#8217; lives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ARRL.org\/photos\/a.10150606751017408\/10159412838132408\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For the next few hours<\/a>, Vore worked tirelessly\u2062 with a ham operator 20 miles away, who\u200d was \u2064on the phone with 911.\u2064 She relayed crucial\u2063 information and\u200c instructions to Bouchard and an off-duty EMT \u2063who arrived at the scene. Despite \u2064the challenging circumstances, \u2064both girls were eventually transported to a\u200c hospital and made a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p>This incredible rescue \u200bstory highlights the \u2063power and \u2062importance of amateur\u200b radio in emergency situations. But what exactly is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-biden-admin-spent-1-6-million-to-down-harmless-flying-objects\/\" title=\"Report: Biden Admin Spent .6 Million To Down Harmless Flying Objects\">ham radio<\/a>, and why \u2062is it experiencing a resurgence in popularity?<\/p>\n<h3>Connection, \u2062Service, and Disaster Readiness<\/h3>\n<p>In a world \u2064filled with\u2063 digital noise and \u2063a divided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-barr-destroys-his-name-for-all-eternity-his-actions-today-confirm-he-is-just-another-card-carrying-swamp-rat\/\" title=\"AG Barr Destroys His Name for All Eternity - His Actions Today Confirm He Is Just Another Card-Carrying Swamp Rat\">public square<\/a>, ham \u200cradio stands out as a thriving community of connection and service. \u2062It&#8217;s an American\u2062 tradition that continues to \u2064bring people together, even in the age of social media.<\/p>\n<p>Ham radio\u200d has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, fueled by various factors. The COVID-19 lockdowns \u2062prompted many people to rediscover the hobby, leading to a wave of \u2062new amateur \u2062radio operators. \u200bAdditionally, off-roaders have embraced ham radio for its superior range compared to other\u200d communication options. In times of crisis, ham radio \u200doperators have proven invaluable, stepping in when traditional\u2063 communication systems fail.<\/p>\n<p>But ham radio is more than just a hobby or a means of communication. It&#8217;s a DIY culture\u200d that promotes self-reliance and community service. Ham \u2062radio operators often build their own radios and antennas, \u200cand they are\u200b trained to assist in emergency situations. They\u200b work closely with\u200d local, county, and state emergency organizations, providing vital communication\u200c support.<\/p>\n<h3>Preserving an American \u2064Tradition<\/h3>\n<p>What sets ham radio apart as\u2062 a uniquely American institution? First and foremost, \u200bit serves as a public square where connections are made and civilities \u2063are\u2062 exchanged. Unlike social media platforms, ham radio encourages personal accountability and respectful communication. Operators\u200c are required to identify themselves and adhere to FCC regulations, fostering a sense of community and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>Ham radio is also deeply \u200drooted\u2063 in the American spirit of \u200dself-reliance and resourcefulness. Operators take pride in\u200b building their\u200d own equipment and finding\u2063 innovative solutions.\u200b It&#8217;s a hobby that \u200dcelebrates the\u2064 DIY\u2062 ethos and \u200dencourages \u2064individuals to be prepared for any situation.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout history, ham \u2062radio has played a vital role in \u200bvarious\u2062 endeavors, from Cold War civil defense\u200d efforts\u200c to \u200bassisting NASA in space missions. Today, it continues to evolve\u200c and adapt, attracting a new generation of enthusiasts through initiatives like \u2062Parks on the Air (POTA).<\/p>\n<p>For Shannon Vore and \u2064C.J. Bouchard,\u2064 ham radio was not \u2063just a hobby but a lifeline in a critical moment. Their\u200d experience highlights the importance of being prepared and connected, especially\u200d in \u200cremote and challenging environments.<\/p>\n<p>As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, ham radio serves as a reminder of the power of human connection and the resilience of the American spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>her friend Bouchard decided to check out the reported ATV accident. 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