Mission Statement

Chester County ARES/RACES 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 Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency RACES operational plan, and the Eastern Pennsylvania Section ARES Emergency Plan.

Revision History

1st Edition, 04/2003, Lor Kutchins W3QA
2nd Edition, 10/2005, Lor Kutchins W3QA
3rd Edition, 03/2008, George Vargo W3XE and Craig LaBarge WB3GCK
4th Edition, 07/2010, George Vargo W3XE,Al Rabenau W3AHR, and Rich Kucharik KE3HG

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