Maui Emergency Management Agency is recruiting and training new amateur radio operators ahead of an anticipated active hurricane season. A free all-day event at UH Maui College on Saturday offers licensing information and live demonstrations.
- A free amateur radio training event runs 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday at UH Maui College in Kahului, open to all ages.
- Amateur radio operators serve as a backup communications network activated by Maui Emergency Management Agency during disasters.
- Operators played an active role during both the 2023 Lahaina wildfires and the March 2026 Kona low storms.
- Forecasters are expecting a busy 2026 hurricane season, increasing the urgency to expand the pool of licensed operators on Maui.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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