Blattae Communicata?
"Cockroaches of Communications"
CCAR members refer to themselves this way because, like the amazing cockroach, our communications survive.
Chester County ARES/RACES (CCAR) provides emergency communications for Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) from any location within Chester County to locations designated by CCDES. Chester County ARES/RACES also provides communications assistance to other agencies based on coordinated cooperative arrangements with neighboring counties following a request made through CCDES. Registered FCC-licensed amateur radio operators provide 2-way voice and digital communications services on a volunteer basis.
It is the responsibility of individual volunteers to prepare themselves and their personal equipment to provide reliable communications within two hours of activation and be self-sustaining at field assignments for periods up to 72 hours. CCAR provides emergency communications training for its members. CCAR will operate in compliance with the the Chester County Emergency Operations Plan and the Eastern Pennsylvania (EPA) Comms Plan.
Quick Links
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 04/25/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 04/25/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 04/18/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
ARES-CONNECT Site for EPA / Chester County
All members require an ARES-CONNECT account. You DO NOT have to be an ARRL member to use ARES-CONNECT.
The web link is:
https://arrl.volunteerhub.com/lp/epa
Use the 'Create Account' button to enter your details for the first time (User name MUST be your FCC Calsign).
Use the LOGIN button adn credentials to modify your profile, sign up for events/activities, or to look for available activities.
Questions? Send email to: kb3yck+ccar@gmail.com
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CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 04/11/2019
Last week's drill message wasn't used, so we'll be recycling it for this week's net. If you haven't already downloaded it, download the drill message dated April 4, 2019.
See you on the net!
73, Craig WB3GCK
CCAR Net Manager
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**Northbrook Canoe Event coming up May 5th. Volunteers needed for Communications**
Hello to all CCAR members.
Spring seems to be finally slowly appearing, and with that, is the annual Northbrook Canoe event.
This event is one that CCAR has provided communications for many years, and the sponsoring organization - Chester County Disability- has requested our assistance once again.
This is a very easy event to support and provides our CCAR members an opportunity to provide a great community service while enjoying the peace and tranquility of spring along the Brandywine in Chester County.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 04/04/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 03/28/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 03/21/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
CCAR Weekly Drill Messages for 03/14/2019
A copy of this week's drill message is available here for download. All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net, should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A "scripted" version of the message is included for your reference.
A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.
