Oct 31, 2005 -- The ARRL is asking Amateur Radio volunteers who helped to provide or support communication during one of the recent hurricanes or other incident. An Amateur Radio Service Volunteer Form now is available on the ARRL Web site.

The League is asking radio amateurs to complete the form each time they complete volunteer service.

"Your commitment and dedication to using ham radio in community service send a strong message that volunteer radio operators are essential to a successful response to any disaster," said ARRL COO Harold Kramer, WJ1B. "The details of your service strengthen Amateur Radio and its voice in official Washington, to the public and to the press. When we can document the thousands of hours you serve, we can use the information to build a strong case for radio spectrum protection at home and abroad." The on-line form includes a "Your Comments" box to ask questions or to supply additional information. The ARRL will use the information provided for internal purposes only and will not share any individual's information with any other organization.

Information courtesy of the American Radio Relay League