Local Groups
Utah County Amature Radio Emergency Service (UCARES)
The Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES) is a local ARES group. Its members are licensed amateur radio operators who volunteer their time and skills for community service and emergency communications. UCARES is supported by the Utah County Sheriff's Office and the ECS Team.
Utah County Emergency Communications & Support Team (ECS Team)
The Utah County Emergency Communication and Support (ECS) Team, was formed in 1981 and is a volunteer organization made up of approximately 30 volunteers. It is overseen by the Emergency Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office and supports emergency call outs and planned events through out the County. Some calls to service include supporting Search and Rescue, and assisting Cities during their summer festivals (Orem Summer Fest, BYU’s Stadium of Fire and many others). The ECS Team also trains to assist the Sheriff’s Office during natural disasters.
All members of the ECS Team start with obtaining their “HAM” radio license. Once this is completed, potential members need to join UCARES. After a couple of years with UCARES, 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 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. TERT was formed in 1983.
https://www.tert.org/radio-training-and-resources/
Utah Valley Amateur Radio Club (UVARC)
Utah Valley Amateur Radio Club (UVARC) is the local amateur radio club. The mission of UVARC is to promote the enjoyment of the amateur radio fellowship and hobby in the Utah Valley area. UVARC provides ham radio information for those within or visiting. UVARC was officially organized in 2016 and hold frequent radio related activities. UVARC meets on the first Thursday from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at the Orem City Council Chamber Room.
BYU Amateur Radio Club (BARC)
The Brigham Young University Amateur Radio Club (BARC) is a place for students 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, and practice using club radio equipment. The club often volunteers to provide communications for campus and community events such as: Hike and Light the Y and the Rex Lee Run.