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    Amateur Radio Emergency Communication “AREC” the public service arm of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) formed by members who are individually licensed amateur radio operators.

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    Welcome to AREC New Zealand

    Welcome to Amateur Radio Emergency Communication “AREC”. AREC is the public service arm of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART) formed by members who are primarily individually licensed amateur radio operators. AREC provides skilled Volunteers enabling essential communications to support search and rescue, disaster response, and our community.

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    AREC’s legacy website and the technical information it contained is still available for a period of time at www.arec.site

    Our Services

    Communications

    AREC provides a range of communications services covering the provision of highly trained, experience Volunteer radio operators delivering vital messaging services for search and rescue, civil emergencies and community events.

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    Training & Advice

    AREC delivers high quality education, training and assessment of AREC volunteers and other partner organizations. Our volunteers deliver advice and guidance utilizing their extensive technical and operational knowledge.

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    Infrastructure & Equipment

    AREC endeavours to provide and maintain suitable radio and communications technology equipment and infrastructure to enable our volunteers to provide a highly capable and responsive emergency communication service.

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    Volunteers

    AREC’s 375 fully equipped Volunteers provide communications services for civil emergencies, search and rescue and community events.

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    Events attended by AREC + 126 SAR events

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    AREC volunteers

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    Southland AREC

    Tonight, we celebrate Southland AREC being recognized at the NZ Search and Rescue Awards. Brendon ZL4BDS was on hand to receive the certificate of achievement for the search for the
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    Wet day at Dip Flat

    It has been very wet, and now a bit cool at Dip Flat for the Police National SAR Course. AREC – Amateur Radio Emergency Communications providing Comms support with Christchurch and
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    long standing AREC members being recognised

    Years of radio communication have given one Balclutha man audio experiences for a lifetime. Balclutha local Cliff Gray recently received a life membership for his contribution to the South Otago’s
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    Keeping in touch when it counts

    Great article recognising all ‘Hams’ who supported Tairawhiti – Gisborne, through the worst devastation the region had seen in decades.  Ka mau te wehi! https://www.criticalcomms.com.au/content/public-safety/article/radio-amateurs-respond-to-cyclone-gabrielle-249881583
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    You will join a group and receive training to provide essential communications to support Search & Rescue, Disaster Response, and our community.

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    The sense of accomplishment helping locate a family's loved one cannot be beaten. As an AREC volunteer I enjoy the adventure, using and building my skillset, but most importantly the community
    I joined AREC because I want to help my community. I enjoy building my technical skills and volunteering my time with a group of like-minded people. Terrance Shaw – AREC
    I have been an amateur radio enthusiast for a number of years and find that through AREC I can give back to the community. As an avid motor sport fan,

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    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
    1 week ago
    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications

    The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) service invites AREC Groups, Branches and Radio Operators who use Winlink Global Radio Email (AKA Winlink) to participate in ShakeOut WINEX (Winlink email over the radio Exercise) on Sunday, 3rd November 2024.

    This nationwide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is entirely voluntary, but the idea is to rally as many Radio Operators as possible to quickly establish communications between various AREC Groups and NZART Branches to exchange formal messages, which contain SitReps and requests using multiple modes: VHF/UHF repeaters, FM Simplex and HF SSB.

    When: 1000 – 1700 Hours on Sunday, 3rd November 2024

    Where: Your QTH, Branch facilities, AREC facilities, parks and the great outdoors

    Please remember that this is not a contest. It is an emergency communications exercise to develop the skills to provide emergency communications networks.

    Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.

    Please reply to kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz or RMCent@arec.nz to receive WINEX Instructions.

    73 AREC - ZL2SEA and ZK6EXC     ... See MoreSee Less

    The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) service invites AREC Groups, Branches and Radio Operators who use Winlink Global Radio Email (AKA Winlink) to participate in ShakeOut WINEX (Winlink email over the radio Exercise) on Sunday, 3rd November 2024. This nationwide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is entirely voluntary, but the idea is to rally as many Radio Operators as possible to quickly establish communications between various AREC Groups and NZART Branches to exchange formal messages, which contain SitReps and requests using multiple modes: VHF/UHF repeaters, FM Simplex and HF SSB. When: 1000 – 1700 Hours on Sunday, 3rd November 2024 Where: Your QTH, Branch facilities, AREC facilities, parks and the great outdoors Please remember that this is not a contest. It is an emergency communications exercise to develop the skills to provide emergency communications networks. Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can. Please reply to kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz or RMCent@arec.nz to receive WINEX Instructions. 73 AREC - ZL2SEA and ZK6EXC
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    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
    1 week ago
    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications

    The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) service invites AREC Groups, Branches and Radio Operators to participate in a nationwide ShakeOut COMEX (Communication Exercise) on Saturday, 2nd November 2024.

    The exercise, known as the Simulated Emergency Test, or SET, not only strengthens the capabilities of individual members but also enhances the collective readiness of the AREC.

    This nationwide exercise is entirely voluntary, but the idea is to rally as many Radio Operators as possible to quickly establish communications between various AREC Groups and NZART Branches to exchange formal messages, which contain SitReps and requests using multiple modes: HF SSB, VHF/UHF repeaters and FM Simplex.

    When: Saturday 2nd November, 0700 - 2200 hours

    Where: Your QTH, Branch facilities, AREC facilities, parks and the great outdoors

    Please remember that this is not a contest. It is an emergency communications exercise to develop the skills to provide emergency communications networks.

    Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.

    Please reply to RMCent@arec.nz to receive COMEX Instructions.

    Thank you for your time 🙂 73 AREC     ... See MoreSee Less

    The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) service invites AREC Groups, Branches and Radio Operators to participate in a nationwide ShakeOut COMEX (Communication Exercise) on Saturday, 2nd November 2024. The exercise, known as the Simulated Emergency Test, or SET, not only strengthens the capabilities of individual members but also enhances the collective readiness of the AREC. This nationwide exercise is entirely voluntary, but the idea is to rally as many Radio Operators as possible to quickly establish communications between various AREC Groups and NZART Branches to exchange formal messages, which contain SitReps and requests using multiple modes: HF SSB, VHF/UHF repeaters and FM Simplex. When: Saturday 2nd November, 0700 - 2200 hours Where: Your QTH, Branch facilities, AREC facilities, parks and the great outdoors Please remember that this is not a contest. It is an emergency communications exercise to develop the skills to provide emergency communications networks. Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can. Please reply to RMCent@arec.nz to receive COMEX Instructions. Thank you for your time 🙂 73 AREC
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    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
    2 weeks ago
    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications

    And that's a wrap on AREC’s National ShakeOut Simulated Test # 2 WINEX (Winlink Exercise) 2024.

    AREC took part in the New Zealand #ShakeOut national earthquake drill & tsunami hīkoi.

    The AREC ShakeOut Test # 2 WINEX was aimed at testing existing and emerging radio operators' preparedness, and vigilance in the event of a major earthquake, and we’re proud of the team's efforts during this nationwide exercise.

    At AREC, we’re committed to assisting search and rescue, supporting emergency management operations, and providing safety comms when normal comms are inadequate or do not exist.

    The GoogleEarth link below shows how the Amateur Radio Community Intensity Map (ARCIM) is used to show radio operators their own and their groups' "Did you feel it?"

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    And thats a wrap on AREC’s National ShakeOut Simulated Test # 2 WINEX (Winlink Exercise) 2024. AREC took part in the New Zealand #ShakeOut national earthquake drill & tsunami hīkoi. The AREC ShakeOut Test # 2 WINEX was aimed at testing existing and emerging radio operators preparedness, and vigilance in the event of a major earthquake, and we’re proud of the teams efforts during this nationwide exercise. At AREC, we’re committed to assisting search and rescue, supporting emergency management operations, and providing safety comms when normal comms are inadequate or do not exist. The GoogleEarth link below shows how the Amateur Radio Community Intensity Map (ARCIM) is used to show radio operators their own and their groups Did you feel it? https://earth.google.com/web/@-41.50323829,170.92024924,251.42303162a,4395334.994874d,30.00047509y,14.31836768h,0t,0r/data=CgRCAggBMigKJgokCiAxenFFVXNvMDlpZC12YmsxUmpvYldscWR1QTVUQXd2RSACQgIIAEoICI6IxPsGEAEImage attachment
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    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
    2 weeks ago
    AREC - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications

    AREC National Shakeout Winlink Exercise (WINEX) 24/10/24

    At 0930 hours on October 24, 2024, over 612,513 Kiwis will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealand ShakeOut national earthquake drills and tsunami hīkoi!

    All NZART Clubs, AREC Groups, and existing and emerging radio operators are encouraged to participate in the New Zealand ShakeOut drill.

    Recognising this, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) will activate on Thursday, 24th October, to conduct a countywide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) during the New Zealand ShakeOut National Earthquake Drills and Tsunami hīkoi.

    When: 1024 - 200 Hours, Thursday 24th of October, 2024.

    Where: Your QTH, Branch/AREC Amateur Radio Stations

    Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can.

    In the meantime, please reach out to the following to obtain a copy of the instructions and more information.

    - Digital WINEX - Nigel Goldstone ZL2SEA at kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz
    - Phone COMEX - Simon Osborne ZK6EXC at RMCent@arec.nz

    Thanks for your participation, 73 AREC     ... See MoreSee Less

    AREC National Shakeout Winlink Exercise (WINEX) 24/10/24 At 0930 hours on October 24, 2024, over 612,513 Kiwis will Drop, Cover, and Hold On during the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) New Zealand ShakeOut national earthquake drills and tsunami hīkoi! All NZART Clubs, AREC Groups, and existing and emerging radio operators are encouraged to participate in the New Zealand ShakeOut drill. Recognising this, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) will activate on Thursday, 24th October, to conduct a countywide Simulated Emergency Test (SET) during the New Zealand ShakeOut National Earthquake Drills and Tsunami hīkoi. When: 1024 - 200 Hours, Thursday 24th of October, 2024. Where: Your QTH, Branch/AREC Amateur Radio Stations Thanks for taking the time to help get the word out if you can. In the meantime, please reach out to the following to obtain a copy of the instructions and more information. - Digital WINEX - Nigel Goldstone ZL2SEA at kiwi_saila@yahoo.co.nz - Phone COMEX - Simon Osborne ZK6EXC at RMCent@arec.nz Thanks for your participation, 73 AREC
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