Radio amateurs have a license to ham around

Imagine being able to talk to others across the U.S., in other countries and even the astronauts in space with the push of a button

That's part of the fun, friendship and public service ham radio operators experience every day. Amateur radio operators are not just hamming it up across the airwaves; they play a vital role in Edmond. The members of the Edmond Amateur Radio Society are called upon during times of emergency. First responders rely on them during severe weather and times of disaster to coordinate information especially when cell phone service and computers are down.

By John A. Williams
Staff Writer

Source: newsok.com