Talk:New England Country Baked Ham/@comment-190.55.35.157-20120718172738

No, but when most of the communications inafrstructure is down, Amateur Radio operators can get messages through (health and welfare, supplies for Red Cross, logistical calls, etc.) just by setting up quick portable stations. All that is required for worldwide communication is a small transceiver (transmitter and receiver in one), and a simple wire antenna strung between 2 trees or buildings! It is foolproof, direct, and effective. Hams were there for 9/11 as well.