SPARC Meeting: ARES

At the SPARC meeting, we heard about Lancaster ARES with W3COB, Doug Rice.

  • public service events
    • fun runs
    • motorcycle rides
  • work with Lancaster ACS
  • Eastern PA section -> section 4 -> Lancaster County
  • exercises
    • April Towers
    • Peach Bottom Nuclear Plant
    • Skywarn
    • Firecracker 5-mile Run
  • https://lancasterares.net/
  • ARRL task book
    • sets standards for training and qualification
  • 3 levels, including “basic”
  • available trainings
    • arrl.org
    • FEMA
  • stay active
    • train
    • participate
      • biweekly nets
      • monthly meetings
      • public service events
    • prepare
  • Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS)

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