Recommended EmComm Training for Amateur Radio Operators

One of the purposes of amateur radio is to provide a cadre of trained communicators in times of disaster or emergency. Most of our drills and contests serve as training for emergencies. Yes, contests too. Contests, like most skill competitions, train us on how to exchange information in a fast moving pressurized environment. That is what a disaster is. But that isn’t the only thing we need.
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SEC John, N3SPW reports on WPA EC Meeting

The below report of the 8/15 EC meeting was submitted by John Swarcz and posted with his permission.  Carmine, K3CWP

Everyone,

 I just wanted to say thank you to all who took the time to attend the WPA Section EC meeting in Brookville last Saturday.  We had a total attendance of 23 people representing ARES groups from all over the section.  There was good food and lots of conversation about issues we face as ARES organizations.  Also in attendance was our Section Manager John Rodgers N3MSE and the ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bill Edgar N3LLR.  

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