Author: lastwire
Mastering the Art of Buying Ham Radio Equipment on Craigslist: Tips and Tricks for a Safe and Successful Purchase
Craigslist is a popular online marketplace where individuals can buy and sell various goods and services. One popular category on Craigslist is ham radio equipment. Ham radio, or amateur radio, […]
Discover the vital role amateur radio plays in emergency communication in Canada
Amateur radio emergency communication is a vital service provided by amateur radio operators, also known as “hams,” in Canada and worldwide. These operators volunteer their time and resources to assist […]
“Wireless Communications on the HMS Titanic: A Lifeline in the Face of Disaster”
Wireless communications on the HMS Titanic played a crucial role in the emergency response to the ship’s sinking on April 15, 1912. The ship was equipped with a Marconi wireless […]
“The Surprising Role of Ham Radio in Disaster Response: From Hurricane Katrina to Hurricane Harvey”
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a powerful tool for emergency communication during disasters and crises. When traditional forms of communication like phone and internet networks fail, ham […]
VOA video on portable ham radio and emergency communications
In this VOA Zimbabwe video, Raisa R1BIG explains how due to the antenna limitations at her apartment she operates portable amateur radio Amateur or ‘ham’ radio operators sometimes take their two-way radios […]
Ham radio operators test the global system on Field Day.
Beginner radio aficionados, as they do every year on the fourth few days of June, assembled for Field Day in Bladen County at the “radio shack” of James T. Bryan. […]
Professor Emeritus Gordon Pettengill (W1OUN), radio astronomy pioneer, dies at 95
Gordon Hemenway Pettengill ’48, MIT professor emeritus of planetary physics in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), former director of the MIT Center for Space Research, and […]
MIR-SAT1, Mauritius first satellite to be launched on 3 June 2021
Space in Africa reports that Mauritius’ first satellite, MIR-SAT1, is booked to be dispatched on Thursday, 3 June, locally available a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket dispatching the CRS2 SpX-22 mission […]
Lessons Learned From A Derecho!
Jan 26, 2021 •
As a new Ham John, KE0ZOW found himself and his community in a severe weather event, know as a Derecho. The heavy wind event brought down power and communications a […]
Communication breaks down in High River
Jan 26, 2021 •
The town of High River is no stranger to flooding, but in 2013, there were communications break down in the region as water continued to flow. Vince had his orders […]
The Challenges Facing Ham Radio During A Search & Rescue Operation
Jan 26, 2021 •
As a working cowboy, he vanished from the Merritt area and his is abandoned horse was found fully saddled on a forest service road northwest of the city two days […]
What was The Last Wireless Message On The Doomed Titanic?
Feb 17, 2021 • 45:12
At 12:15 AM on April 15, 1912, a message rang out across the Atlantic: “CQD MGY 41.46 N 50.24 W.” The message, sent by a Marconi radio operator, came from […]
A Winter Storm Didn't Stop Texas Hams
Feb 25, 2021 • 12:28
The February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm, also unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Uri, was a major winter and ice storm that had widespread impacts across the United […]
When disaster strikes in the UK, they call on Raynet.
Mar 3, 2021 • 21:09
Today in the Last Wire Podcast, we’re joined with Tom, (M7GMZ). Who’s part of the South Wiltshire Raynet in the United Kingdom. His group is part of a volunteer communication […]
A New Ham's Trial By Fire!
Apr 13, 2021 • 15:53
While Ed W4EMB, was still station in Iraq, he studied Ham radio while he could, between missions. Little did he know that when he got back and wrote his amateur […]
Why does this Emergency Amateur Radio group remain largely unknown?
Apr 21, 2021 • 19:30
The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) is a Defense Department-sponsored civilian auxiliary of amateur radio operators that actively supports military operations. While the USA Defence Department will employ amateur radio […]
Wildfires Shut Down Communications
Jan 26, 2021 •
On this episode of The Last Wire Podcast, we are joined with Myles, VE7FSR. On this show, we will learn about the 2017 wildfires that displaced thousands of residents in […]
- EMS Week 2023: A Time to Celebrate and Reflect on My Career as a ParamedicAs we wrap up EMS Week 2023, I want to share some of my reflections on my 28 years of
- From Dice Rolls to Disaster Response: The Unexpected Connection Between D&D and Emergency ManagementAs I sat in the theatre watching the new Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie with my son, I
