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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2022 · 22 MIN

How ham radio can save Taiwan — and the world

from Headlines From The Times · host Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Mike Heflin, Kinsee Morlan, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Nicolas Perez

Taiwan has more than 25,000 enthusiasts of ham radio, the antiquated communication technology that is increasingly being used in war zones when all other communications is down. If China declares war on Taiwan, then these ham radio enthusiasts could be crucial for civilians and officials alike — and can offer lessons for the rest of us.Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times China correspondent Stephanie YangMore reading:If China declares war, these ham radio enthusiasts could be crucialLiving in space can get lonely. What helps? Talking to random people over ham radioChina on Taiwan: ‘External interference’ won’t be tolerated

Ham radio is as antiquated as modern-day communication technology can be. Yet in Taiwan, it has experienced a renaissance — although the reasons are all about danger.

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