Group Wants to Install 1st Ham Radio Tower Between Caribou, St. John Valley
Group Wants to Install 1st Ham Radio Tower Between Caribou, St. John Valley
From : bangordailynews.com on 2023-09-17Aroostook County does not often see great impacts from hurricanes and tornadoes, but the region is at risk for widespread power outages during snow, wind or ice storms. When those emergencies happen, Caribou Emergency Amateur Radio Service wants to ensure ham radio is a consistent back-up for first responders and residents of outlying towns. The nonprofit group is raising money to build a nearly 200-foot emergency amateur radio tower to bridge communication gaps between Caribou and the St. John Valley. Amateur radio groups primarily use radio towers for their hobby. But their towers can become crucial back-up if public safety infrastructure becomes compromised in a major weather event.
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