The Columbian

Ham radio operator wants to bring more blind, disabled people into hobby

Longtime ham radio operator Gerald Gaule wants to spread the word that amateur radio is a great hobby for those who are blind and disabled. Gaule, who was disabled in 2007, said he worked for ...
WESH

Central Florida blind ham radio operators compete in nationwide contest for emergency preparedness

SEASON AND THERE’S A TEAM OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HELPERS COMING TOGETHER THIS WEEKEND TO PREPARE BEFORE DISASTER COULD HIT AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS ARE TAKING PART IN A 24-HOUR DRILL TO TEST THEIR SKILLS.
The Columbian

Orchards man’s radio station aims to help blind, visually impaired, disabled vets

A local up-and-coming amateur radio station for blind and disabled veterans began airing every day from 6 a.m. to noon in December. VetNet was added to the Northwest Audio Information Service and ...
The Gaston Gazette

Meet the Gaston County man who is the oldest living ham radio operator in the U.S.

Gaston County resident Oscar Norris, also known by his call sign W4OXH, is turning 106 on Sept. 25. Norris is not only the oldest living amateur radio operator in North Carolina, but according to ...
Yahoo

Freeport ham radio operator gets thrill from being part of airwaves

John Mitchell sits in front of his amateur "ham" radio setup, including a screen showing a map of the world and designated places he can reach and speak with other ham radio operators on Wednesday, ...