JOIN THE TACDA
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Connect. Learn. Practice. Be Ready.
TACDA’s Emergency Communications Group brings together members interested in learning and practicing ways to stay connected when normal communications are disrupted.
Experienced operators and beginners are welcome. You do not need a Ham Radio license to join.
LEARN & PRACTICE
Practical skills for real-world situations.
Monthly Zello
communication nets
GMRS, mesh networks,
WebSDR and other technologies
Amateur Radio HF exercises
and nationwide tests
Equipment, station setup
and operating skills
Winlink emergency
communications
Communications during extended
power, internet and cellular outages
Digital modes including
JS8Call and VarA
Some radio activities require an Amateur Radio license, while others—
including Zello activities—are open to everyone.
ABOUT THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
The Emergency Communications Group is led by TACDA member Bob Smith, N0OM, an Amateur Extra Class operator with decades of emergency communications experience.
Bob is a former USAF Auxiliary/Civil Air Patrol Communications Officer and Communications Unit Leader (NIMS/ICS). He has extensive experience in emergency communications and currently serves as the Black Sky EMCOMM Work Group Leader for the Joint Communications Task Force.
Bob is also a member of the TACDA Advisory Board.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Join the FIR-EMCOMM group to receive announcements, participate in discussions, and learn about upcoming nets and exercises. Members of the group receive information about upcoming activities, schedules, and ways to participate.
To request membership, send an email to:
Your request will be sent to the group administrator for approval.