The need to be prepared for unknown and unexpected situations has been proven to be important to our local community over the past few years.
One local group knows and understands the importance of training and being prepared and spent this last weekend making sure they are up for the responsibility in case of the call to action. The Princeton Ham Radio Club held its training Field Day Saturday through Sunday at the Princeton Caldwell County Airport.
Club President Wesley Belt explains what the field day involves for the club.
click to download audioBelt shared what they would do in case of an emergency.
click to download audioBelt noted they can also provide other benefits.
click to download audioHe added that the club regularly makes contacts all across the Country and into Canada during these field days.
click to download audioBelt said the airport was a good place to set up, allowing people to come out and witness the operation, plus it gave them a chance to set up in a different location.
click to download audioBelt shared being part of their club was an opportunity to learn and help prepare for the future.
click to download audioWPKY will be talking with Caldwell Emergency Manager Joey McCaslin in a future story about working with the Radio Club and recently acquired equipment, and with Belt on how to get involved with the club.
