A Practical Application of Ham Radio – the Commuter Assistance Network

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Disclaimer: this isn't about shortwave; it's about 2 meter ham radio, but it's something I thoroughly love doing in the world of radio. About 40 years ago, a Citizens Band operator named Ed Barnat started a loose-knit group called Tri-County Assistance. Its purpose was to detect problems on the roadways and report [...]