Amateur Radio Club Field Day Set for June 25

Members of the Menifee Valley Amateur Radio Club will participate in Field Day, the nation's largest emergency communications exercise, on June 25 at La Ladera Park.

The event, which has been held nationally since 1933, raises awareness of the importance of emergency communication in the event of a disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, floods or terrorism. It also gives radio operators an opportunity to practice their skills and train others.

Amateur radio operators will be considered crucial during a disaster, when telecommunications systems may fail, according to a news release from the organization. Amateur radio has played a key role during hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, the recent wildfires in northern California and last month's flooding in Texas.

Anyone can become a licensed amateur radio operator. There are over 725,000 licensed "hams" in the United States. Members of the Menifee Valley Amateur Radio Club will be on hand at this event to answer questions and talk to prospective members.

Members will begin setting up at 7 a.m., with drills beginning at 11 a.m. The event will include a barbecue lunch at noon.

For more information, contact Brandon Clark at 951-355-8297 or brandon.clark84@outlook.com. You may also search for Menifee Valley Amateur Radio Club on Facebook.