The American Legion Post 5

Amateur Radio Club (callsign W0FKL)

The American Legion Amateur Radio Club was established to promote Legionnaires’ support to National Security, which is one of the Four Pillars of The American Legion. Amateur (or “Ham”) Radio can and does assist in national disasters when normal communication methods are damaged or overwhelmed.

For a recent example of how amateur radio can help in an emergency, see these two articles that came out of the fallout of Hurricane Helene in 2024:

Wired: Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails

Queen City News: How Old Tech is Being Used to Remotely Help in Wake of Helene

If you would like to learn more about amateur radio or W0FKL, please reach out to us at ALPost5ARC@gmail.com.