Section 2- EOC/ HRT (Amateur/ HAM Radio) Info.
Charlestown RI/ EOC Amateur Radio Association - KB1RDE
The Charlestown EOC/ Emergency Operations Center is supported by a "Team" of volunteers who are familiar with ARES, MARS, RACES and/or SKYWARN.
All EOC/ HRT members have picture ID Cards and have passed local criminal background checks.
All EOC/ HRT members possess FCC Radio Licenses to operate HAM Radio in a support capacity before/during/after an Emergency Situation.
2024 Field Day Weekend Information
RACES
http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
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.
For more ARES info, click link below:
http://www.arrl.org/ares
Charlestown EOC/ Ham Radio Team - Key Personnel
Team/ Coordinator- Libby Bray
Team/ Deputy Coordinator- Joe Deslaurier - KA1OYJ
Team/ SK Liaison- John Lindholm - W1XX
Team/ Westerly Liaison- Jim Creamer - KB1MAO
Monthly In-Person Meeting is held at the Charlestown EOC/ Emergency Operations Center (located at Police HQ/ #4901 Old Post Road, Charlestown) at 9am on the "Last Saturday" of each month.
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FCC "Call Sign" Look-Up:
http://www.arrl.org/fcc/fcclook.php3?call=&x=11&y=12
Link courtesy of ARRL/ American Radio Relay League.
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FCC Licensed Operator Plates for Rhode Island Residents.