Randy Lee Holt is a musician, retired radio engineer, and ham radio operator living in Florida, and we had an opportunity to speak with him about his experiences after Hurricane Helene impacted his area.
As a radio professional who has worked in broadcast, land mobile, and business band radio environments, and has provided assistance during disasters, Randy offers a unique perspective on the critical importance of radio in disaster situations.
Radio Ink: Can you share, as much as you feel comfortable sharing, what the experience was like leading up to Hurricane Helene and what it’s been like since?
Holt: Before it got here, we, typically, as Floridians, dismiss these things because we get so many of them. I live inland and don’t pay much attention, but the storm was projected…
