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Presents the Utah Valley Amateur Radio Club (UVARC), K7UVA, detailing its organizational structure and activities within the amateur radio community. The club operates repeaters on 2 meters and 70 centimeters, providing local communication infrastructure for its members. UVARC engages in various ham radio activities, including field operations, technical discussions, and support for emergency communications. The club's website provides information on meeting schedules, upcoming events like _Field Day_ and _Winter Field Day_, and resources for new and experienced hams. It also lists contact information for club officers and details about their _ARRL_ affiliation, emphasizing their role in promoting amateur radio education and public service in the Utah Valley area.

The Shiawassee Amateur Radio Association (SARA), operating under the call sign W8QQQ, serves as a non-profit amateur radio organization in lower central Michigan's Shiawassee County. Its primary objectives include public service, emergency communications, and advancing amateur radio through education and technical excellence. The club maintains a weekly _Skywarn_ 2m net on the N8VDH repeater at 147.02 MHz (+.6 MHz, 100 Hz tone) every Monday at 7:00 PM, actively seeking more local hams to participate. SARA also facilitates VE testing, with upcoming sessions like the one scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., requiring pre-registration by April 20. SARA holds monthly meetings at the James P. Capitan Building in Corunna, typically on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM local time, excluding December's social event. They offer Zoom meeting options for members unable to attend in person. Annual dues are $15.00, with a reduced rate for new licensees, making it a very low-cost club. The organization actively seeks more EMCOMM assistance from all Shiawassee County hams, not just club members, to bolster their ARPSC (ARES/RACES) capabilities, noting that only about **10** out of **200+** county hams are currently active in ARES. They also maintain a Google Group, "W8QQQ," for electronic notifications and club communications.

The U01 emergency communications antenna is a versatile, multiband antenna designed for 80/60/40/20/17/15/10m bands, known for its reliability and compact size. It features a broadband transformer wound on various core options like FT82-43, FT114-43, or FT140-43, with the latter capable of handling up to 100W. The antenna incorporates a PCB with options for SMA and BNC connectors, and a weather-proofed design for durability. The lightweight construction, using materials like DX Wire UL and Polyester rope, makes it highly portable. The antenna's design has been tested and proven within the DARC Chapter U01, with multiple build options and detailed documentation available for DIY enthusiasts.

This page provides a list of UK scanner frequencies, specifically focusing on the Police UHF bands. It is a useful resource for hams interested in monitoring and listening to police communications in the UK. The page offers a detailed breakdown of frequencies used by the police, allowing hams to stay informed and connected to emergency services in their area.

Ribbit is a novel digital text messaging mode for VHF/UHF communications for recreational and emergency use which radically increases the density of information transmitted by spectrum used. It leverages the computing power of the modern smartphone to increase the capabilities of any Handy Talkie without requiring any additional hardware or cable. A Ribbit message is fixed in duration at 1250 milliseconds. It is sent over audio modulation with a 2kHz bandwidth centered on 1.5kHz. It is preceded by 400ms of white noise to open analog squelch circuits.

The WSSM Emergency Communications Team serves the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA), and the community in general, by providing emergency communications assistance, conducting programs and training, promoting radio knowledge, fraternalism, and individual operating efficiency, and to conduct activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio as a viable and efficient means of communications support.

The Morse Code Translator allows anyone to easily convert text into Morse code and vice versa. Simply enter the text to translate or Morse code to decode. This tool is useful for amateur radio operators, scouts, educators, or anyone interested in learning Morse code for educational, professional, or recreational purposes. Discover hidden messages, learn the Morse code alphabet, and practice decoding signals. The tool offers advanced options like adjusting frequency, words per minute, characters, and spacing. Experience Morse code visually with the light translator. Explore the history and uses of Morse code, from military and emergency communications to fun secret messages among friends.

This Website is here to enhance the Amateur Radio experience and for those who are interested in multiple areas of our great hobby. We have information about Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. There are many areas in our great hobby that serve different capacities, ARES, RACES, NTS, FEMA, Linux, and much more.

The Loudoun Amateur Radio Group (LARG) of Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, was founded in July 1993. LARG is a family oriented club with a wide variety of activities and interests. Some of these activities include public service, emergency communications support, high altitude balloon radio, camera and video flights, fox hunts, contesting and radio sport DX-ing

This website presents ideas regarding the use of High Speed Multi Media as a way to expand networks for emergency response communications and day to day operations.

The document provides fundamental information on radio wave propagation and NVIS communication, covering line of sight, surface waves, and ionospheric reflection.<p> It focuses on the Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) method for reliable coverage in mountainous or skip zones, especially for regional and emergency communications.

The Parks on the Air website is dedicated to international portable amateur radio operations from national/federal and state/provincial parks. It provides rules, guides, and resources for ham radio operators looking to participate in emergency awareness and communications. The site also offers a book exploring the process of park activations and hunting for those activations, with advice and motivation from experienced operators. Visitors can make contributions to support the site's overhead costs and keep it ad-free. The site is a valuable resource for hams interested in getting active in the growing POTA community.

HamHAW (Ham Health and Welfare) is a pioneering platform that bridges the gap between emergency communication and community welfare. By leveraging the extensive ham radio network, we help locate missing persons and coordinate welfare checks during disasters when traditional communication infrastructure fails. Hamhaw mission is to provide emergency communications support to the public so those inside an emergency area can communicate their status and needs to authorities and the public at large.

The Nassau Amateur Radio Club (NARC), a Special Service Club of the ARRL, focuses on Ham Radio education to train skilled radio operators for emergency communications, foster international goodwill, and advance the radio art. Based in Nassau County on Long Island, the club is affiliated with the New York City-Long Island Section of the ARRL Hudson Division.

We are a non-profit amateur ham radio association located in the rural Lakes Region of New Hampshire. We actively promote 2 way radio, also known as ham radio. Our members are friendly and knowledgeable. If you are a first time visitor and are curious about this great hobby, we provide testing for ham licenses, have fun get-togethers, and are ARES affiliated for emergency communications. We also are home to 6 repeaters. Three are located on Bennett Hill in Ossipee, one on Mt. Rowe in Gilford and two on New Durham Ridge, New Hampshire.

Demonstrates the construction of a portable 2-meter repeater system utilizing a **Yaesu DR-1X** transceiver, configured for both analog FM and C4FM digital voice operation. The design emphasizes portability, robustness, and effective thermal management, incorporating a "wind tunnel" airflow system with a fan to maintain transmit module temperatures at 38 degrees Celsius during continuous operation. The system integrates a diplexer, control head, and is housed in a compact, lightweight case weighing under 8kg, designed for single-person deployment. Covers practical considerations for field deployment, including power sources, antenna types, and the overall system architecture for public service events and emergency preparedness. The resource details the modular "wrap around" construction, showing how components like thermal switches for fan control and Anderson Powerpole connectors are integrated. It highlights the system's ability to provide reliable communications support for club activities and emergency communications.

The Lancaster & Fairfield County Amateur Radio Club is a general interest amateur radio group that offers monthly licensing exams, emergency communication activities, and social gatherings. They meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 am at the Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Lancaster, Ohio. Meetings are public and welcome anyone interested in amateur radio, electronics, and emergency communications.