Tyler County’s amateur radio community connected with operators across America and into Canada, logging around 200 total contacts. Their display of camaraderie and broadcast power shines a spotlight on the annual Field Day event and highlights how local enthusiasts can reach well beyond their hometown.

Amateur radio operators convened this past week at the Nacogdoches County Emergency Operations Center, marking one of the year’s most significant events aimed at sustaining the ham radio tradition. The gathering underscores the community’s dedication to keeping this vital mode of communication alive.