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Emergency Communications, SKYWARN Posted onNovember 9, 2019November 9, 2019

A SERVED AGENCY WAITING TO BE SERVED – EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

So often we hear local amateur radio EmComm leader’s state that they cannot get a local EMA on board to use amateur radio for emergency […] Read More

Emergency Communications Posted onNovember 7, 2019

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS – AMATEUR RADIO EMCOMM

We have all heard the saying; many in the ham community repeat the saying. “WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS” is the mantra for amateur radio operator […] Read More

Emergency Communications Posted onNovember 6, 2019November 6, 2019

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS – MUTUAL ASSISTANCE

Many are familiar with the term Mutual Aid. Police and fire departments have them, Emergency Management has them. Even some non-profits have cooperating arrangements with […] Read More

Education, Emergency Communications, General, Uncategorized Posted onNovember 5, 2019

DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

When talking to amateur radio operators about increasing emergency communication activity, one of the most common complaints heard is: “Nobody wants to do anything! Until […] Read More

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Education, Emergency Communications, General Posted onNovember 4, 2019

ENHANCING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION FOR THE FUTURE

Let’s face it, the use of amateur radio for emergency communications in Illinois has been lacking for a long time. Granted small steps have been […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted onOctober 15, 2018October 15, 2018

HOTZFELD (NV9L) TO SPEAK AT THE OCTOBER SKYWARN MEETING

Valerie Hotzfeld (NV9L) will be speaking at the Central Illinois Skywarn Meeting about the deployment of amateur radio operators to Puerto Rico in the aftermath […] Read More

ARRL, Emergency Communications, Public Service Posted onJuly 28, 2018July 28, 2018

Changes Coming to ARES in 2019

This year, all ARES organizations were required to register their individual organizations with  the ARRL through ARES Connect. ARES Connect is the new ARRL volunteer […] Read More

ARRL, Education, Emergency Communications, Public Service Posted onMarch 23, 2018March 23, 2018

ARRL Public Service Enhancement Working Group Report – January 2018

PSEWG Report Date: January 5, 2018 To: Rod Blocksome K0DAS, Chairman, Programs and Service Committee From: Public Services Enhancement Working Group (PSEWG) Jim Pace K7CEX […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted onJanuary 11, 2018

Illinois Amateurs Support “The Century,” Providing More than Communications Services

Every year local amateur radio operators support many Public Service Events which give back the community while practicing our skills. The ARRL published a nice […] Read More

ARRL, Education, General Posted onNovember 5, 2017November 5, 2017

ARRL Executive Committee Updated on Entry-Level License, Amateur Auxiliary Revision

The ARRL Executive Committee reviewed plans to implement recommendations of the Entry Level License Committee, when it met on October 14 in Hartford, Connecticut. At […] Read More

Education, SKYWARN Posted onNovember 2, 2017November 3, 2017

Chatham EMA Hosts NWS Storm Spotter Class

*** This Class has been canceled *** The Chatham Emergency Management Agency will be hosting the National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted onOctober 17, 2017October 17, 2017

SKYWARN Recognition Day – December 3, 2017

SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY When the sky turns dark or the wind picks up, public service volunteers provide essential weather information as it’s happening. SKYWARN Recognition […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted onSeptember 25, 2017September 25, 2017

Central Illinois Skywarn Receives NWS Weather Ready Nation Ambassador Recognition

Central Illinios Skywarn was invited by the National Weather Service Office in Lincoln to apply for the designation as a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador. After […] Read More

Emergency Communications, General Posted onSeptember 19, 2017September 19, 2017

2017 Emergency Communication Survey Results

Earlier this year a survey was conducted to ascertain how viable emergency communications remain within the amateur radio community. Survey background: Over 100 licensed amateur […] Read More

Utilities Posted onSeptember 19, 2017September 19, 2017

Generate your own Azimuth Map

  Ever needed (or just wanted) an Azimuthal Map showing the heading to other points around the world? We’ve come across this nifty little website […] Read More

Emergency Communications Posted onSeptember 18, 2017September 19, 2017

Hurricane Redux: Amateur Radio Community Goes on Alert for Maria

Caribbean Island residents and the Amateur Radio community have hardly had a chance to catch a breath from Hurricane Irma as recovery operations continue, but […] Read More

General, Public Service Posted onSeptember 18, 2017September 18, 2017

2017 Capital City Century Public Service Event – Radio Recording

The Capital City Century is an annual bicycling event put together by the Springfield Bicycle Club. The course for the Capital City Century is mainly […] Read More

General Posted onSeptember 18, 2017September 18, 2017

FCC Opens 630/2200 Meters to Amateur Use as of October 16, 2017; Pre-Registration Required

FCC Opens 630/2200 Meters to Amateur Use as of October 16, 2017; Pre-Registration Required! The FCC has authorized amateur radio use of the 630 and […] Read More

Emergency Communications Posted onSeptember 18, 2017September 18, 2017

St. Croix Amateur Radio Club Supports Irma Response in US Virgin Islands

Amateur Radio volunteers from the St. Croix Amateur Radio Club are supporting the Hurricane Irma response at the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), […] Read More

Recent Posts

  • A SERVED AGENCY WAITING TO BE SERVED – EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS November 9, 2019
  • WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS – AMATEUR RADIO EMCOMM November 7, 2019
  • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS – MUTUAL ASSISTANCE November 6, 2019
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