HAM Operators

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HAM Operators Wanted!

The Emergency Management Department (EMD) of Charleston County has designated a volunteer to manage its amateur radio program under the S.C. Emergency Management Department's ARES Program.

Charleston County has authorized the group to enroll Hams to be trained to back up the department's 800 MHz radio system with 40-meter support to emergency management agencies for passing health and welfare traffic. Radio support may be provided for CERT members and their families, the Charleston County Emergency Operations Center and shelter operations.

If you are a licensed amateur radio operator who desires to serve the community, contact either: Charlie Hall, Charleston County EMD Amateur Radio Volunteer Coordinator at (843) 552-6472 or (843) 607-4189 or e-mail: worldtravler11@yahoo.com. OR:

Bill Pennekamp at (843) 324-5707 or e-mail: bpennekamp@knology.net

The 2-meter Repeater frequency is 147.300 +600 with no PL.