Hams help save one of their own

Ham radio helped save one of its own on Tuesday, July 19th. This, after Jason Jacks KG6ZTR, went hiking in the mountains close to Mt Baldy in Southern California and found himself lost in heavy brush.

But Jacks had a companion with him who could summon assisance. His trusty 2 meter H-T. KG6ZTR used it to put out a cal for assistance on N6USO, Sunset Ridge Repeater asking for help. His request was heard by several hams and a call was made to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Rescue Air-5 responded to the call.

KG6ZTR was also carrying a hand held GPS. He used it to give his coordinates to repeater owner Burton Brink, N6USO. Brink, who is a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, who then used his service radio to relay the information to the air rescue unit. Using this information, Brink was able to direct the pilot to Jason's location.

KG6ZTR put out his cal for help at about 6:50 pm local time. Only an hour later he was air-lifted off of the side of the mountain to safety. Hams taking part in the rescue effort included of Ron Stucker, W6RJS; Richard Pauze, KGVNC; Ken Harris, KG6YTZ and of course Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, Burton Brink, N6USO.

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