From staff reports
Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event.
Once again, the Beaufort Radio Amateur Group (BRAG) will operate an outdoor Field Day station Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, on Lady’s Island next to Huddle House (92 Sea Island Pkwy.).
The public is welcome to come out and see what it’s all about, BRAG member David Jennings said.
There will be info and demonstrations for those interested people. BRAG also offers licensing help, including administration of the license exam.
“Many of us look like your grandfather, but we have club members all the way down to high school,” Jennings said. “I was 14 when I got my first license. I’m now 75. Talk about a lifelong hobby [and] service.”
