Wave Talkers, and outstanding resource for amateur radio training and licensing, recently posted an excellent You Tube video regarding situational awareness for emergency communicators utilizing public service scanners. I thought others might find it helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMdmZX7PWeI&t=597s
Wave Talkers home page:
https://wavetalkers.com/index.php
April 8, 2024 a total eclipse will be visible in Union County. It is anticipated that a significant number of people will arrive in this area to view the eclipse. As such, there is concern this might produce some issues with traffic congestion, cell phone capacity and emergency services. Planning is underway by County officials to insure things operate smoothly. Union County ARES is planning to be available for support should the need arise. We invite all local amateur radio operators to join us in preparing for this exciting astronomical event!
Welcome to the ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) group in Union County.We work with the Union County EMA ( Emergency Management Agency ) and their RACES group. The RACES group meets regularly on Wed evenings around 6:30ish at the Marvin C. Gilbert EMA Operations Building - EMA Station 720.
The ARES group meets monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm at the Marvin C. Gilbert EMA Operations Building - EMA Station 720. Most ARES and RACES volunteers are part of both groups.
Marvin C. Gilbert EMA Operations Building - EMA Station 720
20900 Northwest Parkway.
Marysville, OH 43040
Google Maps Link:
https://goo.gl/maps/9hT7PZfubpR2
Information about Ohio ARES (Ohio ARES Section Website)
http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/
FEMA Traning courses:
https://training.fema.gov/is
If you are interested in becoming part of the Union County ARES group stop by on a 3rd Monday evening meeting, fill out the online application form on the Ohio ARES Section Website, or contact the ARES Union County EC, Ed Liddle at ed.liddle (at) gmail.com
Weekly ARES NETS
Here are some links with additional information about ARES and RACES.
ARES vs RACES FAQ - http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
Basic RACES information - http://www.usraces.org/
ARRL ARES Information - http://www.arrl.org/ares
Ohio ARES training information links - http://arrl-ohio.org/SEC/
Ohio ARES frequency information can be found at oh217.us
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