In this year's May Semi-Annual Drill, titled "Carrington Event," our team at EmComm Training Organization faced significant real-world challenges that tested the adaptability of our Amateur Radio Operators and communication technologies. Originally designed to assess the impact of geomagnetic storms on high-frequency radio communications, the scenario quickly reflected actual solar activities that globally disrupted communications.
HAMS can now contribute to a more robust delivery mechanism for critical seismic intensity reports after major earthquakes through the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system.
KHON2 had a June 22 video report on our upcoming Hurricane drill. https://youtu.be/d-Z-P_MTQ1s
KITV4 did a more general story on Amateur Radio on June 29, that included coverage of the Hurricane drill. https://youtu.be/vUsxSz6yD2M