Since the dawn of the electronic age, Amateur Radio operators have been ready to answer the call in times of disaster and national emergency. When RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the frigid waters of the north Atlantic, a young American Amateur Radio operator named David Sarnoff was one of the first to receive the distress call, relaying information about the sinking ship to authorities and the news media.

In World War II, thousands of Amateur Radio operators enlisted in the military, bringing their communications expertise to the U.S. Navy and Army Signal Corps. When Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast, destroying the telecommunications infrastructure in Louisiana and Mississippi, it was Amateur Radio operators who stepped in to relay critical message traffic.

The legacy of Amateur Radio in emergency communications is a proud history of dedicated individuals serving their communities and nation in times of need. Please consider joining your fellow Amateur Radio operators dedicated to service by joining the Delaware County Amateur Radio Emergency Service.

One person can make a difference!

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