NBC posted a video report on hams in Hawaii talking about emergency communications. A little light on the details, but a great look at the hobby/service for the uninitiated.
Hawaii’s recent false nuclear missile alert showed us how reliant we are on cell phones and modern technology—and how unprepared we are if they become inaccessible. But in case the unexpected happens, an unlikely group of hobbyists—ham radio operators—are standing at the ready and may save us all.