Local Groups
Utah County Amature Radio Emergency Service (UCARES)
The Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES) is a group of licensed amateur radio operators who volunteer their time and skills to assist with community service and emergency communications. Members come from diverse backgrounds, united by a common interest in radio communication and public service.
Utah County Emergency Communications & Support Team (ECS Team)
The Utah County Emergency Communication and Support Team, better known as “ECS Team” is a volunteer organization made up of 30 citizen volunteers from throughout the County and is overseen by the Emergency Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The team was formed in 1981 and has several members with over 20 years of dedicated service to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Utah County.
During an average year the ECS Team volunteers countless man hours in support of Sheriff’s Office emergency call outs and planned events through out the County. Some of these calls to service include supporting Search and Rescue on major calls, and assisting Cities during their summer festivals (Orem Summer Fest, BYU’s Stadium of Fire and many others) by providing communications and traffic control. The ECS Team also trains and is ready to assist the Sheriff’s Office and local citizens if we experience any type of natural disaster.
All members of the ECS Team start with obtaining their “HAM” radio license. Once this is completed, potential members need to join the local ARES group. After a couple of years with ARES, potential members may submit an application to join the team, all members must pass a background check to be considered.
https://sheriff.utahcounty.gov/supportServices/emergencyManagement/ECS
Timpanogos Emergency Response Team (TERT)
The Timpanogos Emergency Response Team (TERT) is an all-volunteer group formed in 1983, dedicated to providing emergency medical care, search and rescue support, and safety information to hikers on Mt. Timpanogos. Overseen by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, TERT operates on summer weekends, staffing trailheads and a "High Camp" near Emerald Lake
https://www.tert.org/radio-training-and-resources/
Utah Valley Amateur Radio Club (UVARC)
Officially organized on Friday 05 February 2016, the mission of UVARC is to promote the enjoyment of the amateur radio fellowship and hobby in the Utah Valley area. We also provide Utah Valley ham radio information for those within or visiting from outside our area.
BYU Amateur Radio Club (BARC)
The Brigham Young University Amateur Radio Club is a place to learn and practice radio operating skills and to use those skills to serve the community. During the school year, the club meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM Weekly club activities include:
- Build nights
- Demonstrations
- Training
- Transmitter hunts
- Practice using club radio equipment
The club often volunteers to provide communications for campus and community events such as:
- Hike and Light the Y
- The Rex Lee Run