The Medical Reserve Corps (also known as PHRC…Public Health Reserve Corps) was an indirect result of 9-11. Volunteers were sorely needed after 9-11 and the MRC was developed as a resource of volunteers from the general public to help in emergencies. The MRC utilizes volunteers from all walks of life…not only in the medical field. … Read more

There are multiple options for getting involved with the SCHEART program. 1) Become involved in your local hospital or healthcare facility.  In this roll you will become part of the facilities Radio Response Team (RRT) and support radio traffic at the facility.  You will participate in the weekly Healthcare nets in support of the facility. … Read more

I just heard some hams talking on our repeater here in Sumter while it was linked to every other VHF repeater in the state. They were talking about an upcoming trip out west that one of them was about to make…including flight times, when they would be leaving the house, and when they would return … Read more