Ham Radio Week proclaimed; Field Day is Saturday

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Morgan City Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Solar signs a proclamation declaring June 19-25 to be Ham Radio Week in the city. Members of the Bayouland Emergency Amateur Radio Service, BEARS, met with Solar to witness the signing. Standing from left are BEARS members Rudy Duchan, WA5QNH; Mike Galler, WD5JTZ; and Tina Galler, KA5HSL. The club will be taking part in National Field Day on Saturday. Field Day is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League. The purpose is be prepared for emergency situations where radio communication is necessary. The club station is located on the second floor of the old Whitney Bank Building at the corner of First and Everett streets. Field Day also gives the participants a chance to test all their radio equipment to be sure everything is working properly. The public is welcome to attend and see what ham radio and Field Day are all about 2-5 p.m. Saturday.