What is the ARRL?
The Amateur Radio Relay League is a non-profit organization and the largest membership organization of amateur radio enthusiasts. The organization was co-founded on April 6, 1914, by Hiram Percy Maxim and Clarence D. Tuska of Hartford, Connecticut.
About ARRL Field Day:
ARRL Field Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth full weekend of June. Field Day is a combination of an emergency communications exercise, contest, public relations event, community outreach, a demonstration of emergency preparedness, and more aspects of the amateur radio hobby.
About the Comm-Trailer:
The K5SEM/N5GAH Communications Trailer was built to foster interest in amateur radio and to serve public interest while retaining as much of it’s ability to be used as a cargo trailer as possible. Station three is the only station with dedicated hardware which leaves stations one and two to be as mission adaptable as possible.
The trailer has a 5G cellular modem for internet connectivity but even when internet connectivity is not available the trailer is capable of sending and receiving email using amateur radio services.
Even though a generator is part of the trailers equipment, it is only required for using the HVAC systems, camera system, and television. All radio, computer, display, and other systems operate on twelve volt power provided by the solar panels and advanced battery technology installed in the trailer.
About Amateur Radio:
The following is taken directly from the ARRL Website:
What is Amateur Radio?
When cell phones, regular phones, the internet and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through. Radio amateurs, often called “hams,” enjoy radio technology as a hobby. But it’s also a service –a vital service that has saved lives when regular communication systems failed.
Who are Hams?
Ham Radio operators are movie stars, missionaries, doctors, students, politicians, truck drivers and regular people. They are all ages, sexes and income levels linked by their interest in wireless communications technologies. There are more licensed American Amateur Radio operators now than ever before in history.
Why do you need a license?
While license application requirements vary by country, the Amateur Radio Service is also controlled by international law and agreements because radio waves do not stop for international borders. In its regulations (Part 97), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognizes the ability of the hobby not only to advance radio communication and technical skills, but also to enhance international goodwill.
What’s the appeal of Ham Radio?
Hams are at the cutting edge of many technologies. They provide thousands of hours of volunteer community and emergency services when normal communications go down or are overloaded. All of them enjoy being creators, not just consumers, of wireless technology.
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