HRN 275: EmComm Extra #3: MARS Attacks (MARS Interop Test)

Yeah, the MARS Attacks title is just click bait. But really, MARS, the Military Auxiliary Radio Service, will be sort of invading the ham bands in a new kind of interoperability test. If you're quick, you'll catch it - it starts at 11 PM Eastern on Sunday, October 30, 2016 on 60 meters. Even if you miss it live, this show will give you some good background. Co-Host David W0DHG and Gary talk with Army MARS Program Manager Paul English WD8DBY, and go in depth (this is HamRadioNow) on the test and the MARS system today.

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This is the 11 PM 60 Meter Broadcast, with commentary

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.