The Jonestown Radio Network: How Jim Jones Spread His Message Of Death. This article was fascinating to me. I wasn’t aware that Jim Jones’ cult used amateur radio. It says:
Shortwave radio linked Jonestown to the rest of the world. During the 1970s, ham radios had become increasingly common, and Jonestown residents used the shortwave radio to communicate with their acolytes worldwide. Ham radio operators in Jonestown sent “QSL cards” to people they had communicated with, a common practice at the time.
Girl guides receive basic training in wireless communication. Over 20 girl guides from the No. 28 Kingstown Guide Company (St Joseph’s Convent Kingstown) were given their first exposure to amateur radio (Ham Radio) and wireless communications as part of Guiding activities. Rainbow Radio League (RRL) Director, Donald De Riggs was invited by Guide Leader Oneka Morgan to share his skills in this field. De Riggs informed the young ladies that communications is essential for everyday activities. He noted that the phonetic alphabet which they learned was essential for pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation service personnel, sea captains, military and para-military organisations among others including Ham radio.
How Amateur Radio Operators Could Save Lives in an Emergency and How You Can Help. Santa Clara’s amateur radio group doesn’t get a lot of recognition, but if another major earthquake ever hits the Bay Area, the small group could be the difference between life and death. “I consider them to be an extremely valuable asset,” said Lisa Schoenthal, the City of Santa Clara’s Emergency Services Coordinator. “During times of catastrophic emergency, [HAM radios] have been the only mode of communication.”
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