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New EC in Philadelphia

Rich Shivers, AB3EO, will be assuming the position of EC in Philadelphia county, replacing Larry Stevenson, K3HWE, who is stepping down to devote more time to his new business.

MISSION STATEMENT

Philadelphia ARES consists of licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public interest when disaster strikes and develop a coalition relationship with adjacent county amateur radio ARES for mutual benefit.

Status and Concept:

Philadelphia County ARES team members are composed of Philadelphia resident and adjacent county licensed Amateur Radio Operators interested in serving the community with their hobby. Phila ARES has interest in forming a membership that has the ability to cross serve Philadelphia and its immediate adjacent counties when such operations are beneficial. Phila ARES, geographically central to the Five Pennsylvania County area and Three New Jersey counties, can be of mutual benefit to volunteer organizations located in these surrounding areas.

Membership:

Membership in Phila ARES can be Amateur Radio Operators residing in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Phila ARES would expect to know each member in advance of any emergency or disaster for what should be obvious reasons, to develop as smooth operations as possible in stressed situations. Members are encouraged to check into the ARES regular nets as often as possible, learn and regularly practice good radio operating tecnique, especially those used in emergency procedures.

Phila ARES adjacent counties:
PA: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware
NJ: Gloucester, Camden, Burlington

All amateurs interested in participating should check into the Phila ARES Net, Sunday's at 9:00 PM, hosted on the:
Phil-Mont Repeater System
147.030 MHz (+offset 91.5 PL)
444.80 MHz (+offset 186.2 PL)
When control operators are available, Echolink node 415607, W3AA-L, is on the repeater. Backup link is KB3IV-L.

Amateur Radio Operators located in the above counties interested in participating in the above operation please Email the Phila ARES EC, ab3eo@arrl.net expressing your interest.

Membership Application

NOTE: Phila ARES communication will be through regular nets, Email and this web site. If there is an emergency, monitor the Phil-Mont repeater on the hour.

Philadelphia ARES is sponsered by the Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club and the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club.


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