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 […]
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EMCOMM / Technical Articles
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 […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
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 […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: How to Stay Relevant with Increasing Communications Stability
Is emergency communications dying? With fewer young people joining the ranks, amateur radio is getting older. In addition, amateur radio continuously fights for its allocated spectrum. But what about emergencies? […]
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EMCOMM: The Importance of Exercises
Many organizations and groups decline in membership and participation, particularly in EMCOMM. Sometimes they may not offer the challenge and stimulation that people need to stay involved and active. BService […]
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EMCOMM: Emergency Power Options
The portable rigs are ready to go. The antennas are chosen and packed. But there are plenty of other needs to think about before you head off for a remote […]
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EMCOMM: Antennas on the Go
The rigs are ready to go. What’s next? Choosing the right antenna is an important aspect of successful portable operations. While most people know that an antenna is key to […]