PWCARES
Published on Sep 07, 2022
Lunch and Learn for PWCARES and the City of Manassas
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Agenda
- What is ...
- Before the emergency
- During the emergency
- After the emergency
What is ARES?
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) 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.
What is RACES?
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
47 CFR § 97.407 - Radio amateur civil emergency service.
An amateur station registered with a civil defense organization that may communicate only with identified stations upon authorization of the responsible civil defense official for the organization with which the amateur station is registered. (paraphrased)
What is Auxcomm
CISA Auxilliary Communications
"AUXCOMM” is an umbrella term and acronym for “auxiliary communications.” It was developed by CISA in 2009
However
At the end of the day...
We're Your Neighbours
- David, KG4GIY/Dianne, KI4FVV
- Andy, KJ4MTP
- Wayne, N4HCR
- Rob, KJ4LWN
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Like you, we train
- IS/ICS 700, 800, 100, 200
- Additional courses as required by PWC/Cities
- Bi-Montly meetings and practice
- MCM and other local events
We Support
- Prince William & the Cities
- Service Authority
- Hospitals
- Shelters
- Anyone that needs us
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After the Emergency
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At What Cost?
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Nothing!
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97.3(a)(4) A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that is, duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.
Questions?
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