IRESC
The International Radio Emergency Support Coalition is an organization of radio amateurs based in Pueblo (Colorado) who make their communications technology available to provide help in the event of an emergency or disaster . It was founded in October 2010.
background
In the event of an emergency or disaster, the communication infrastructure often breaks down. In the event of a prolonged and widespread power failure, landline and mobile phones can no longer be used or the networks including satellite connections are overloaded. In some cases, lines are cut off by the damage situation. Internet connections often break down parallel to the telephone network.
Shortwave radio, on the other hand, does not depend on a local or national network. Radios are mobile and can be operated, for example, with a car battery or a generator. International aid organizations therefore often use shortwave and increasingly satellite radio for communication. In the amateur radio bands, the International Amateur Radio Union IARU has declared a number of frequencies as emergency radio frequencies . If necessary, only emergency radio traffic takes place on them.
Communication is important for quick and coordinated first aid.
organization
The IRESC is registered in the USA. The trademark image (logo) has been applied for for registration.
Technical means
The IRESC crew uses different modes of communication including shortwave, VHF, UHF and satellite connections. Internet-based Echolink VoIP communication is mainly used. The trunk systems use the Internet to enable communication without the propagation and interference errors of the radio paths. In this way, the connection between a disaster zone and the relief workers can be established, even if they are on opposite sides of the planet.
Political activities
The organization has also published various political appeals. Because of the civil war in Syria , they are calling for the resignation of the Syrian president and an overthrow by the armed forces, and they have also spoken out on women's rights .
Web links
- Official website
- IRESC Israel (English)
- IRESC Italy (English)
- IRESC Turkey
- IRESC members Spain
Individual evidence
- ↑ IRESC register number 85702366
- ↑ Frequency plan of the IRESC ( Memento of the original from September 30, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ February 28, 2013 ( Memento of the original from March 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 186 kB)
- ↑ January 1, 2013 ( Memento of the original from December 28, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 199 kB)
