Amateur radio 'hams' demonstrate emergency preparedness

TORONTO – Despite the prevalence of the Internet, amateur radio still has a role to play, especially in times of crisis, according to the Central Toronto Amateur Radio Club (CenTor). Amateur radio, a.k.a. 'ham radio', is a non-commercial radio service which allows licensed operators to use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with one another for public service and recreational purposes. Amateur radio operators, often referred to as ‘hams’, are federally licensed by Industry Canada and are allowed to use specially allocated radio frequencies to carry out their operations. To demonstrate its emergency preparedness, the organization will participate in an annual event...