Amateur radio operators continue to play a vital role in supplying communications during emergency situations. I do storm spotting for McHenry County Emergency Management and National Weather Service.
My call sign: KE1TIC
Basic Spotters’ Field Guide
Advanced Spotters’ Field Guide
McHenry County RACES & ARES: FCC licensed amateur radio operators who have been trained in emergency communications and have voluntarily registered qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. more …
Skywarn Storm Spotter Program: A group of trained Amateur Radio operators who volunteer our time and resources to assist our community during times of disaster or other communications emergencies. We also provide communication support for public events and non-profit organizations. more …
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): The Amateur Radio Emergency Service consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. more …
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES): A protocol created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC Part 97, Section 407). Many government agencies across the country train their Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) volunteers using the RACES protocol. The volunteers serve their respective jurisdictions pursuant to guidelines and mandates established by local emergency management officials. more …
Salvation Army Team Radio Network (SATERN): An all volunteer organization made up of currently licensed amateur radio operators. The volunteer their time and efforts toward aiding The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services ministry. more …
American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC): The American Legion has formed a special entity to provide a forum for military veterans who today are engaged in a hobby that can also provide emergency communications “when all else fails.” more …
