K7ARC is a FCC-issued Amateur Radio callsign issued to the Grand Canyon Chapter of the American Red Cross, located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Disaster Communications committee operates under this callsign for Amateur Radio operations.

American Red Cross
Grand Canyon Chapter
6135 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Attn: DISASTER Communications

Job Description:

Duties:

Provide electronic communications support to direct service function workers in the field and in the Chapter's Emergency Operations Center. Includes setup and operation of telephones, cell phones and fax machines. Also requires message traffic handling via Business Band, HF, VHF and UHF amateur radios.

Skills:

Voice message transmission, logging and routing; Transceiver Operation; Amateur Radio license a plus.

Time:

Two to four hour monthly meetings and drills; also, staff a shift on disaster operations, drills and public service events.

Other:

Typing and familiarity with the use of computers for e-mail and word processing would be helpful. Training will be provided.

For Further Information, contact:

Steve Houser, W7QY, Committee Chairman

or

Ed Ryan, N7VEX, Staff Support Associate

American Red Cross
Disaster Communications
6135 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 336-6660, x1702