June 2026 is Amateur Radio Month in Oregon! Get out there and talk up ham radio! Oregon, with a population of just over 4 million, has over 20,000 amateur radio operators. That’s the third highest per capita number of hams in the United States…and with good reason. In addition to having wide open spaces and vast wilderness areas without cellular coverage, Oregon’s natural beauty masks a legacy of earthquakes, tsunami, floods, landslides, volcanoes, wildfires, snowstorms, ice storms, windstorms, and other natural hazards. Oregonians are well aware of the many hazards nature has in store, and as a citizenry are particularly interested in being prepared and helping each other in times of need. Field Day (June 27-28) is a perfect opportunity to practice our skills. Oregon also hosts the SeaPac NW division convention June 5-7.
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