EMCOMM: ARES and RACES—What’s the Difference?
Emergency service programs are a staple of the Amateur Radio community. There can be some confusion about the roles of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES), which is the ARRL […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ
Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ, is District Emergency Coordinator, D3 Ohio ARES.
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
HAM Radio 101
EMCOMM: The Value of Winlink in Emergency Communications
Winlink Global Radio Email®️, often referred to as just Winlink, is a worldwide radio messaging system that uses amateur-band radio frequencies and authorized government stations to provide radio pathway emails. […]
HAM Radio 101
EMCOMM: Taking a Look at Leadership Structure
Many systems have various types of leadership structures. EMCOMM is no different. For this purpose we shall focus on two types: the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) Field structure, as […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Why Interoperability Among Agencies is Critical During an Emergency
The ability to work together doesn’t always work well inside of an agency or an organization. So, when asking organizations or agencies to work and communicate together, chaos can ensue. […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Ham Radio Digital Modes for Use During Emergencies
Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) supports and encourages the use of all communications modes to relay messages. This article aims to highlight a few digital modes. They are very accurate […]
HAM Radio 101
EMCOMM: Getting Involved in the Storm Spotter Program
The SKYWARN program was developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in the 1960s. Even though the NWS receives information from satellite, surface weather stations and Doppler radar, technology is […]
HAM Radio 101
EMCOMM: Hams Making a Difference Through Public Service
What do you use your amateur radio license for? There are many ways to use ham radio; however, one very rewarding way is to serve the community. The Amateur Radio […]
HAM Radio 101
EMCOMM: What Does CERT Stand For and Why is It Important?
Per the U.S. government’s “Ready” website, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program “educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in […]
Technical Articles
What is NVIS?
NVIS stands for Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave. It is used for local-to-medium distances on HF. This is the opposite of DX, which is meant for long distances. The radio waves from […]
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EMCOMM: Emergency Disaster Kits for Home and Car
Are you prepared for an emergency? During and after an emergency, you (and possibly your family) may need to survive on your own for an undetermined amount of time. Being […]
