'When the Titanic hit an iceberg while crossing the Atlantic in 1912, its telegraphers desperately sent out distress calls hoping somebody, somewhere might hear them. But among the first to respond was an amateur radio operator some 2,000 miles (3,200km) away in south Wales'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65398807 I admire Artie Moore! He was clearly a gifted innovator whose talents were eventually recognised by Marconi. 73 y'all, Jeff
What a wonderful story! Leave it to the “unusual” one being at the right place at the right time to have pioneered wireless technology into the present day EMCOMM that has taken amateur radio by storm! By the same token, it also lead the way into professional agencies using it as well. Those not familiar with amateur radio might still give it a hesitant glance but we are the test bed for all up and coming technologies (which might be the reason that the government still allows us to stay in operation). All other communication technologies have holes in them if systems fail. But leave it to radio to bust through the holes if things go south. It was great to be able to read about the history of radio. It takes us back to our roots and reminds us of where we came from. Ham Radio saves lives!