Many of our dedicated volunteers have been working tirelessly, providing critical support ranging from radio operations at county EOCs to offering health and welfare communications for families, friends, and neighbors. This storm has tested us in ways many of us have never experienced before. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you …
Category: Latest News
Sep 27
South Carolina ARES Activated in Response to Hurricane Helene
South Carolina ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) has been officially activated to support emergency communications in response to Hurricane Helene, which is expected to impact the Upstate region of South Carolina. ARES volunteers are working closely with local emergency management and SKYWARN networks to provide critical communication services as the hurricane approaches. With Hurricane Helene …
Jun 19
Weather Bulletin: Above Normal Temperatures Forecast for South Carolina on ARRL Field Day
Weather Bulletin: Above Normal Temperatures Forecast for South Carolina on ARRL Field Day Issued: 21:24 June 19, 2024 Date: June 21-23, 2024 Location: South Carolina Alert Level: Elevated Details: South Carolina is expected to experience above normal temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching the low to mid 90’s across the majority of …
May 15
Winlink Wednesday
As you know Winlink is a very important tool in the volunteer emergency communicator toolbox. We want to get South Carolina on the map. The challenge is to send a Winlink message as explained here, every Wednesday before midnight. And we can get South Carolina on the map. This training task is coordinated by Mark …
May 13
Sat. Jun 08, 2024 10am-3pm ARES/AUXC Quarterly Training (ARES/AUXC)
Registration for the June Quarterly training has been sent out via email. If you did not get it then please contact your ARES EC/DEC. June 8 2024 at the EMD 2779 Fish Hatchery Road, West Columbia SC 29172
Mar 30
This is the Baltimore City fire department radio traffic of Key bridge collapse
https://youtu.be/g3lz-oBnmYE?si=hMaqwwcq6shaA9p6 This is the first time I have heard first responder traffic during a significant event. This group always remained calm and professional. It would be awesome if the SC amateur volunteer community (ARES and AUXC ) could train to this level of communications. This is also the first time I have heard …
Jan 12
Significant Weather Event, SCHEART Linked Repeater Network
When a big weather event is expected the SCEMD might requested the SCHEART VHF repeaters be linked statewide during the event. When that happens the state EOC ( K4EMD ) will be monitoring the SCHEART network for damage reports or other significant information that needs to be relayed to the State Warning Point.. — So …
Apr 07
What is required to join ARES ?
The Amateur Radio Emergency Services team is always looking for new members. People excited about providing communications in an emergency situation. So how do you join ARES and what is the difference between level 1 and level 2? ARES level 1 is the entry level, join the team come on in and look around. Talk …
Jun 08
Difference between ARES, RACES and Auxcomm, in South Carolina
ARES: FCC Licensed Amateur Radio Operators who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with the local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. ARRL/ARES provides basic training curriculum and exercise opportunities. The list of agencies a volunteer might end up serving is long but could include a County EOC/CERT, Hospital …
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