Communicating under difficult circumstances is a big part of what the Amateur Radio Community Services, KY4ARC, is all about. Earlier this month, the hams were recognized for their readiness in the January winter storm by Paintsville/Johnson County emergency management director Paul Burchett.

In a presentation of certificates at the club's monthly meeting, Burchett said that club president, John Hager, N4KJU, and others provided relays of critical information to other emergency managers at important times throughout the storm.

He told members of the club that [quote] "we greatly appreciate everything you all do and everything you do for us." [endquote]

With the storm now simply a chapter in history, club members are still ensuring the lines of communication stay open. Rain, shine, or whatever the weather they continue to check in with one another every night at 10 P.M. local time.