HAM radio classes start next Monday in Kenmore

Starting next Monday March 12, 2018 Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCO) is hosting an amateur radio entry level class.

The eight classes will prepare students to take the FCC entry level HAM radio license test.

Classes are held an the Northshore Fire Station in Kenmore and open to all. 

7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028.

The class is free, the book is $25, the FCC test is $15.

Contact Carl Lunak - 425-354-1744 to register or for more information.

According to an article by emergency communicator Steve Aberle, 

During major emergencies and disasters (NIMS Type 1 incident complexity), there may be major failures and overloading of the communications infrastructure, including the degradation or loss of the electrical grid, cellular phone network, Internet, public safety radio systems, and AM/FM radio systems. 

In such cases, supplemental emergency communications resources are needed in quantity and for extended periods until regular communications are restored.