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June Field
day 2012
Each June we
leave the comfort of our homes for a weekend of emergency preparedness
activity called "Field Day." The event is
designed to test operators' skills in setting up and operating
radio communication equipment in situations where electrical power
is limited or unavailable. The idea is to simulate the conditions
that can occur during an ice storm, tornado or other emergency,
including man-made disasters.
During Field Day, operators across the country set
up radio transmitting and receiving equipment in local parks or
even in backyards to get on the air using generators, battery or
solar power to run their equipment.
This
type of exercise, along with our dedication to public service,
allows us to step in and help emergency officials and relief
organizations when disaster strikes. Cell phones, the Internet
and other communications technologies remain dependent upon fragile
infrastructure. We have a long track record of getting the message
through when all other systems fail. |