Tulare County Amateur Radio Emergency Service

This last week, the American Radio Relay League posted it’s long awaited revised website. While still in the process of posting the material, the website has take on a modern look and feel. One observation about the improvements is that there are a lot of links.

The website, open to both members and non-members gives the surfer a chance to see the modern side of amateur radio. San Joaquin Valley Section Manager Dan Pruitt, AE6SX, was pleased to see the improvements. “They’re still working out the bugs. [The site] will give both those involved in the hobby and those that might be interested an overview of what we’re all about. There is something for everyone.”

The site has been long awaited. In development for over a year, the original opening date was due in January of this year. The start date was pushed back to the end of March, and finally debuted early last week. One can understand the delays when looking at the complexity of the linking system.

The site has a Facebook type look and feel to it. As such, there are member data sections whereby league members can go and choose what information is available to both viewers. There is an extensive amount of information that can be shared if the member should choose to allow it.

ARES Emergency Coordinator, Hal Clover, KC5LUB, suggests that members go through and check the information that is posted for accuracy. “Some of the information recently updated moved with the site, and some did not. So, it is in the best interest of the individual ham to check out what is posted. The site will be a great asset in recruiting both hams and served agencies/organizations.” Many courses will be available to those visiting the site, with certification to those that register for the course.

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