A ham radio probably isn't the first form of communication a person thinks about in an emergency, but sometimes, it's the only one that works. Ham radios can use wireless transmission to send messages to battery-operated radios. He said he's already seen how ham radios could help in New Brunswick. Today, ham radios are considered a hobby more than a necessity, and not many people know how they work. Requires a testJohnson said there are a few steps to becoming a ham radio operator.

Source: CBC News October 14, 2018 10:52 UTC