The reliability of ham radio during emergencies makes them an excellent tool, he explained. Within an hour they were able to get someone in Sendai City to talk with them over the radio while others were unable to get through on overloaded phone lines.
Earlier Thursday, in a scene straight out of a disaster movie, residents were asked to approach ham radio operators at main intersections or visit local fire stations if they needed help.
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