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What is ARES?
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization, is eligible for membership in the ARES. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. Because ARES is an amateur service, only amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
www.arrl.org
What is RACES?
The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), is a public service provided by a reserve (volunteer) group of Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) Operators that is administered by local, county and state emergency management agencies, and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the United States government. As a part of the Amateur Radio Service, it provides radio communications for civil-preparedness purposes only, during periods of local, regional or national civil emergencies. These emergencies are not limited to war-related activities, but can include natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, power outages, floods, victim searches, air crashes, and many others.
www.races.net
Does Collin County use ARES or RACES?
Collin County uses the ARES format.
What does Collin County ARES do?
The primary function of CCARES, is to support our Served Agencies. The agencies we support, but not limited to are The National Weather Service, The Red Cross, Homeland Security and The Department of Health Services.
Who does Collin County ARES report to?
Our County ARES organization is part of a national structure formulated by the ARRL. Basically we report to a DEC, SEC and finally the Section Manager who is responsible for the North Texas Section. Specific details can be found on the ARRL.org web site.
How can I join Collin County ARES?
Select the link: Collin County ARES Application found on the left hand side of the website: www.collinares.net
What does it cost to be a member of Collin County ARES?
There are no membership fees to be a member of CCARES. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is having a sincere desire to serve and is willing to follow our net discipline.
How much work will I be expected to do as a Collin County ARES member?
There are many opportunities to participate as an ARES member. Requests for assistance or opportunities are presented at various times throughout the year.
What equipment do I need to be a member of Collin County ARES?
Depending on your desire of level of involvement, will dictate what equipment you will need.
To get a better understanding of what equipment you may need, download the PDF found in this section: Communications Resource Types Equipment Check List - (Download PDF)
How will I be notified of ARES events?
CCARES has several means of notifying members that an ARES event is to begin.
On the 147.18 repeater, two sets of dual tones sequential pages will be sent. A long DTMF “A” tone will sound.
There is also a paging scheme for those that have a pager or cell phone that is able to receive e-mail text messaging.
We also utilize sending e-mails through a Yahoo reflector. You subscribe by following this link: collinares-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
How is CCARES deployed in an emergency?
One of our served agencies will be in contact with our Emergency Coordinator (EC) and make a request for assistance.
What radio systems does Collin County ARES use?
CCARES utilizes various modes available to the licensed amateur. VHF, UHF, HF, Winlink 2000, APRS, and D-Star to name a few. We are fortunate to have several VHF and UHF repeaters available for our use when the need arises.
How do CCARES members interact with cities and other agencies?
CCARES has set up a group of its members to be liaisons between our leadership and our served agencies.
How can I get training to be a Net Control Station?
A request to be a net controller can be made by contacting Bruce Dingman, EC at n5byl@arrl.net
How can I join a liaison team?
A request to be a liaison can be made by contacting Bruce Dingman, EC at n5byl@arrl.net
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Are you ready for Storm Season 2009?
Heck yeah, Chase vehicle is full of gas, bring on the rough stuff!
47% [9 Votes]
Sort of, but I need to learn more before I feel comfortable.
47% [9 Votes]
You mean I have to watch clouds? oh happy joy joy!
5% [1 Vote]
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