Get Involved in UC Davis Amateur Radio Communications (UCDARC)
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What is Amateur Radio?
Amateur Radio, also called ham radio, is a method of communication used to pass information between amateur radio operators. The communications take place between licensed individuals using a variety of radio communication equipment. Because amateur radio is both a hobby and a service, communications heard on amateur radio airwaves will vary in nature.
How is UC Davis getting involved in Amateur Radio?
The UC Davis Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has recently invested in installing an amateur radio antenna, a base station, and a scanner. This equipment, along with the recruitment of licensed and trained campus individuals will will allow for the EOC team to communicate with parts of campus and partnering agencies during an emergency.
How can you get involved?
The Department of Emergency and Business Continuity Planning is currently recruiting for the UCDARC team. If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and want to lend your skills during an emergency, you may be the perfect candidate for the team. Please contact Diana Cox at dicox@ucdavis.edu if you are interested.
Not a licensed Amateur Radio Operator? No Worries!
There are many ways to get your amateur radio operators license.
If you want more information on how, visit
http://emergency-radio.org/doit.html