AU Amateur Radio Club holding public demonstration
The Auburn University Amateur Radio Club will be holding a public demonstration of emergency communications on June 28-29 at the Auburn University Solar House on Donahue Drive. With the technology of today, staying in constant contact with almost anyone is very simple. However, during severe weather or times of a natural disaster, some, if not all of the communication "necessities" we count on could become inoperative as a result of the conditions. However, radio communication can be accomplished anywhere at anytime. There are no monthly fees for using amateur radio and it's reliable. Learn how to stay up to date on severe weather by listening to the local SkyWarn group during the next passing of severe weather, participate in emergency communications during a time of disaster, or carry on a conversation with someone from anywhere around the world right from your home with a simple radio. For more information, contact Jimmy Hicks at hicksji@auburn.edu.
Tags: club, communication, emergency, radio
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:19 pm
The event will run most of the weekend; however, the best time to stop by would be on Saturday between 9AM and 9PM. If anyone has any questions please e-mail me at (hicksji at auburn dot edu).
June 24th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
(Update to answer some questions)
The demonstration is going to be held at the AU Solar House which is located just south of the intersection of Lem Morrison Dr. and S. Donahue Dr. If you head south on S. Donahue and get to S. College St. you have gone too far. The best time to come by is on Saturday between noon and 6pm; however we are planning on being there between 9am and 9pm. There is nothing specific to bring.