Thanks to members of the NWMO ARES® Group and WKØQ the hospital in Bethany, MO now has a functioning ham radio station to use in the event of a disaster. Members NJØZ, WDØHHJ, WØAFS, KCØQLU, and local operator WKØQ spent several hours running coax from the roof of the building to the first floor ambulance office and installing a Yaesu FT-857. (Sorry no pictures) Everything went as planned, the weather was fantastic and thanks to everyone bringing their skills, equipment and determination the station is now operational. The hospital has 2 employees that have their Tech license and our group has been asked to do a training session with those operators.

Thanks again to those who gave up part of their weekend to assist the hospital with their emergency communications efforts.