Next Meeting Apr. 2nd 7PM, Next Test Session May 3rd, 9:30AM. Both @ 231 N. Perry St, Johnstown NY / ONLINE TESTING @ PARCRADIO.ORG
ARES / RACES NET - Every Tuesday 7PM EST 146.700 PL123.0 Echolink #845553
NY STATE REQUIRES ALL RACES RADIO OPERATORS TO:
BE REGISTERED IN 1 COUNTY ONLY &
HAVE CERTIFICATION FOR FEMA TRAINING: ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS-700, NIMS-800.
IF YOU ARE TALKING TO A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, IT IS RACES, NOT ARES!
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RACES has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1952. As a public service, RACES provides communications personnel to government agencies during times of extraordinary need. The primary role of RACES personnel is to perform various communication tasks for the agencies they serve during activations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the creation and regulation of RACES operations, while FEMA handles the administration of the service due to its role in national disaster preparedness and disaster aid and recovery. Local government agencies responsible for disaster services administer each RACES group, including Fulton County RACES, under the direction of the Fulton County Emergency Manager.
RACES operations are critical in providing a pool of emergency communications personnel that can be called upon during times of need. RACES groups prepare themselves for activation and use any available communication mode, with 2 meters FM being the most prevalent. RACES personnel may also become involved in other government communications and emergency equipment repair.
Trained Fulton County NY RACES personnel are ready and prepared to help with whatever need arises. The importance of RACES operations cannot be overstated, and they remain a vital component of disaster response and recovery efforts.
Fulton County Radio Officer - Don Gifford Wa2eZ
Assistant ROs:
Joe O'Neill KB2TJE
Wayne Schermerhorn K2WDS
If you are interested in being a NCS for our Tuesday ARES / RACES Net, please let Scott W8NUD know of your interest and he will get you scheduled. If you want to practice, just download the script below, follow along with the current NCS and write down a list of check-ins. You will be surprised just how easy it really is and it won’t be long before you will be one of the regulars. We always need NCS’s and will welcome you with open arms.
One of the best videos on how to participate in a net, please watch.
Use this script for the Tuesday ARES/RACES Net
RACES Registration Form
Use this script for the HF Nets
Use this online form to report net check-ins.
Best practices for net control and station operators during public service events or emergencies. Advice from the members of the Marin Amateur Radio Society in Marin County, CA.
NY State RACES SOP.pdfFCC Part 97.pdfFCC Part 97.407.pdf
