Category: Public Service
Amateur Radio is a valuable volunteer emergency communications service and public resource. Utah’s ARRL amateur radio operators volunteer countless hours of community service in providing essential emergency communications during natural and man-made disasters, as well as public service communications in support of special events such as marathons, bike races, and other public events.
Utah Emergency Management Association recognizes Ham Radio leaders in Utah at annual conference
Brett Pruitt & Paul Plack given Partners in Emergency Management Award Bob Craven given Hall of Fame Award The Utah Emergency Management Association recognized […]
Utah ARES Conducts Statewide Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
Reprinted with permission from the ARRL Utah ARES Conducts Statewide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) On November 2, 2024, Utah ARES ran its first statewide Simulated […]
Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced
February 8, 2025 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced Legislation Will Increase Communication Options During Natural Disasters WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., […]
ARES Task Book – A Closer Look
Prior to 2019 the only requirement to be a member of ARES was holding an amateur radio license and the desire to help in an […]
Ashby tapped to improve section EmComm exercise capability
Jim Ashby K5JCA, former acting Emergency Coordinator for Washington County and long-term WCARES leader has been tapped by section leadership to use his vast ARES […]