‘Miscommunication’ Between FAA and SPARC Leads to HAM Radio Network Shut Down
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Since at least Sept 18, Nome’s HAM Radio network has been inactive. SPARC is working to fix the issue that shut them down, even though they didn’t cause the equipment to fail.
Travel-Related and Close Contact Cases of COVID-19 Still Being Identified in Nome
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Norton Sound Health Corporation announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the region. Four of them are Nome residents, one is a resident of the Norton Sound, and the last is a non-resident.