Jackson County Amateur Radio participated in the North Alabama Simulated Emergency Test this morning. We responded to a simulated cyber attack, which took down Internet and cellular networks in Alabama.
We used voice and data modes on HF and VHF to keep in touch with Madison County and a remote station in Paint Rock Valley.
We overcame some challenges and learned a lot, which will make us better emergency communications operators in the future. The best way to get better is to get out of the house and into the field to exercise your equipment and your comms plan regularly.
If this kind of thing interests you, check out our calendar of events at https://jcar.us/calendar for monthly opportunities to play radio in the field and improve your emergency communications skills.
