HRN 274: EmComm Extra #2 - AfterMatth(ew)

Gary KN4AQ and new Co-Host David Goldenberg W0DHG launch the HamRadioNow EmComm Extra with Episode 2, because Episode 1 was a rush job during the onset of Hurricane Matthew. 

This time they talk to two hams who participated directly in ARES activity as Matthew roared by. Scott Roberts KK4ECR is an Assistant EC and PIO for Clay County ARES, just outside Jacksonville FL. Linda Selleck KJ4EVV is the EC for Berkeley County ARES, next to Charleston SC. 

Before the interviews, David and Gary talk about what they'd like the EmComm Extra to be. We're not going to hold them to it, but it'll give you a clue.

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HRN 273: FEMA - Go BIG (from the 2016 DCC)

FEMA Chief Technology Officer Ted Okada K4HNL addresses the 2016 ARRL & TAPR Digital Communications Conference. Unlike most DCC talks, this is not highly technical, but Ted does conclude with a challenge to develop digital tools to advance the art of preparing for and responding to disasters.

KIDS These Days (Un-numbered non-episode)

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This isn't an 'Epsisode' - at least it doesn't have a number. It's Gary's pitch to get ideas for attracting young people to replace us old farts who are aging out (dying) of the service. Blame the anonymous $500 contributor to the DCC video KICKSTARTER who wanted us to promote 'giving a kid a book' to spur their interest. 

The YouTube comments (and Facebook Group comments) are remarkably high quality on this topic.