The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will participate in International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend along with over 450 lighthouses around the world! The event is supported by members of the St. Augustine Amateur Radio Society. Members will be on site contacting lighthouses around the globe! 📍📻Watch them in action from 10 AM-2 PM Saturday & Sunday, August 17-18! Did you know wireless radio has been around since the late 19th Century and is still used in many applications by the U.S. military? Wireless radios remain a passionate hobby for many amateurs, referred to as “HAM” enthusiasts all around the globe. During times of massive, widespread power loss, HAM operators may be the only way for people to communicate across long distances, and as the name implies, no wires are needed. We are fortunate that there are HAM radio clubs around the country where members operate for fun and volunteer their services during disasters. Our own St. Augustine club is one such group that...