Yamhill County Amateur Radio Emergency Radio Services

Mission Statement


"BEFORE ALL ELSE FAILS..."

We are a group of professionally trained and dedicated Amateur Radio
Operators with a mission to provide emergency communication resources to our
communities. We go a step beyond amateur radio working to support the
agencies we serve. Our goal is to maintain communications in an emergency or
disaster when normal commercial services are "Overloaded" or "Out of
Service." We are continually striving to improve and train, working to
maintain a continual state of readiness.
 

"Amateur Radio is a hobby.  Emergency Communications is a commitment."

 

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EMCOM 01 Class!! 

January 28th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

This class will be a practicum with lots of hands on. Become comfortable with NET’s as an operator and a NET Control.

Learn some real world hows and how nots!  Learn how to work your Hand Held Radio!

You need to bring your HT and your manual with you! 

If you don’t want to go out for lunch bring one with you along with any snacks you might want!

 

For information or to sign up contact Todd Terp at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 503.880.0432

 

 

 

Interested in becoming part of YCARES?

We pride ourselves in having the capability to operate from portable self-contained stations. Field operations were tested in multiple modes including Airmail (digital) during this event.Our organization owns and operates a UHF repeater located on Eola Hill and 3 Airmail RMS Gateways throughout the County. We have a fully operational amateur station located at the county EOC backed up with our Com trailer and support trailer! Here are some requirements:

1. Have a valid FCC amateur radio license.

2. Pass a background check.

3. Fill out a County volunteer application.

4. Have a passion to serve the community through amateur radio service.

Some things to expect:

1. Log an average of 10 hours per month in service.

2. Build a personal station and continue to make improvements.

3. Participate in 80% of the monthly meetings and on-air-nets.

4. Complete ICS100, 200 & NIMS700 online courses (have the certificate).

5. Commit to the unit your promise of service and cooperation.

Many of our members belong to two different organizations. The MARC Club; a local Ham club where we get a social connection to the local Hams. And the ARES group which leans more towards the serious side of what Ham radio has to offer. In our ARES unit a letter of commitment between each member and the Leader (EC) of the unit is required. Some may argue that Ham radio is a hobby, what’s all the fuss about? Can you imagine; disaster strikes, a call out of the membership is invoked and members decide not to show up? Each member receives many hours of training and preparation for the eventual call. We are a team, no stronger than our weakest link.Got questions? We’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Drop us an Email, give us a phone call or check out our nets. Please refer to the contact page on this website.