SATERN Seeks Amateur Radio Volunteers for Joplin Operations Still in Progress

According to an article on the ARRL website, the salvation Army could use ‘Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Net’ operators to assist Salvation Army operations in Joplin, MO.

From the ARRL Website:


“The Salvation Army continues to provide food, drink and other items of basic care to survivors and rescue workers in the impacted areas of Joplin. While cell phone coverage is no longer much of a problem in Joplin, Amateur Radio continues to be important in certain operations -- such as those of the Salvation Army -- where the ability for several persons to hear what is going on at the same time is an asset.”
According to the article, not just anyone can perform in this capacity. Here are the qualifications:

• * Technician or higher Amateur Radio license.

• * Good health -- you will encounter 100 degree heat, exertion and long hours. You need to be in good shape!

• * Ability to take on a 3-5 day deployment in the field.

• * Have a handheld transceiver and a mobile (VHF/UHF) radio -- APRS capability is a big plus.

• * Experience with disaster responses. ARES® leadership experience is a plus.

• * NIMS/ICS training with a minimum of IS-100 and IS-200 completed.

To learn The process of volunteering, or to read the full article, CLICK HERE! <--Link to ARRL Article.