![]() Storm systems usually bring serious static and RF noise making communication on HF bands extremely difficult. However, ARES and the Auxcomm team continue a program aimed at providing blanket coverage of the state through digital voice systems when needed. ![]() These times are in addition to activity cited above. It should be noted that most “Skywarn” severe weather nets are conducted on a local basis, communicating with the National Weather Service. These local nets carry the specific purpose of service our county partners from EMA, hospital and other agencies. These times are included in the general ARES report above. Ohio county ARES units conducted 4,319 voice nets and 693 digital nets accumulating 27,109 hours. Ohio counties in which there is an active ARES program conduct regular local nets on VHF/UHF frequencies. These nets are mentioned because they are included as a part of our larger “Simulated Emergency Test” sponsored by the ARRL each October. There are several layers of HF voice nets in Ohio to organize and send messages. These Came from an average of 18 counties per month. Holding weekly readiness checks over 12 months, 80 unique operators totaled 788 contacts averaging 65 per month. ![]() The Ohio Digital Emergency Net (OHDEN) is part of Ohio ARES with the purpose of operating digitally to send these messages. Our operators develop and maintain antennas and equipment interfaces as needed.Ī critical service of amateur radio is transmitting formatted ICS forms. These operators are dedicated to the program, attending the EOC each Tuesday evening for the weekly readiness nets. Some represent our skills elsewhere, such as an annual trip for two of our operators to communicate with the New York Marathon. Most have experience in the emergency services, all have experience participating in actual emergencies. Our operators are well trained and at the ‘top of the list’ for net control and emergency skills. The station is set up for voice, digital and Winlink operation on HF, VHF and UHF frequencies. There were numerous contacts from outside Ohio, including PA, SC, TN, VA, WI and WV. Over 2021, 139 unique Ohio operators contacted the station over 941 times during our 41 weekly readiness HF voice nets. The Ohio Auxcomm Team operates station W8SGT at the Ohio EOC. We submit this level of training across the state is unrivaled by any other state. Including such credentials as firefighting, EMT/Medic, police and many other credits, we now have over 10,000 certificates on file. Ohio ARES keeps an extensive training database on all ARES members. 74 have completed Auxcomm training, 10 are COML, 2 COMN, and 4 COMT rated. 196 have added either 300-400 or the Professional Development Series to qualify for management positions. 732 have completed the four NIMS courses (100, 200, 700, 800) to be considered “Level 2” operators. In addition, each of our over 955 members provided an average of $300 in radio equipment, saving our communities and the state $286,500.ĪRES operators provided 17,000 hours of service for 678 “public service” events (parades, rides, runs, and competition) and they provided 6579 hours of service in 113 emergency events (the majority being weather-related).ĪRES members work hard to present a trained resource to our partners. Ohio ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) members provided 58,202 hours of training, meeting, and service valued at $1.661 Million. Using their own radio equipment, these operators continued to educate themselves through NIMS and other sources to present a trained, ready resource to counties and Ohio.Īccording to, the 2021 hourly value of a volunteer was $28.54. Ohio’s amateur radio operators continued to train and supply important community service over the year 2021. ![]()
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