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 have become a part of.
Daniel Erickson – AREC Group Leader
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 Volunteer
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, I have been involved in supplying communications for car rallies, and events since 1983.
Terry James – AREC Group Leader
During 1931 Amateur Radio operators provided communications links for the authorities during the aftermath of the Napier Earthquake. Following this and the need for communications for a Search in the Arthur’s Pass area a pilot Section of Radio Emergency Corps (REC), as AREC was first known, was established in Christchurch by Norm Laugesen, ZL3AS.
In January of 1932 NZART approved the formation of REC and urged the formation of Sections across NZ as soon as possible.
By the end of February 1932 REC Sections were formed in nine districts around the country.
There will be various activities to celebrate our 90 Years of Service to the community from February. This presentation (PDF version) is available for meetings and events, to request a copy of the PowerPoint file click here.
