I spent hours listening to the North Carolina broadcast last week, hearing people ask for hams to send messages to family members, requesting insulin, and relaying road closure info. “Mom, your son is OK. No phone service. Happy birthday." www.wired.com/story/hurric...

Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails

While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.