HAM radio training begins soon in the Copper Country. Don LaFreniere from the Keweenaw County Repeater Association and the Copper Country Radio Amateurs Association and his son, Simon, spoke with host Todd VanDyke about their hobby, how to get started, and the important role HAM operater play in the community.


Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.