PB PERS JTRG

Talked with Bert and John from Jupiter Tequesta Repeater Group, JTRG. They are an ARRL affiliated, Special Service Club and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that’s committed to the promotion of Amateur Radio and providing community assistance and goodwill.JTRG is an active club, involved with all aspects of amateur radio, public service and Amateur Radio examinations. The group provides communications and logistics for area events and assistance in emergency situations, like Hurricanes/Natural Disasters. For example Ham Radio operators assisted with communication after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. They are hosting a field day event Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24 to show the public how Ham Radio works. Listeners can come enjoy this free event, try and make a contact using a ham radio (club members are there to assist) and see how the JTRG folks work the radios in a no power situation. They'll be using solar, wind, battery power to operate the equipment (like they would in an emergency situation). Listeners can sign up for classes to get their Ham license at the Field day and/or go to www.jtrg.org for more info.