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ARLB024 The 2021 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is Just Ahead

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ARRL Bulletin 24 ARLB024

From ARRL Headquarters

Newington CT September 23, 2021

To all radio amateurs

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ARLB024 The 2021 ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is Just Ahead

The weekend of October 2 - 3 is designated for holding the annual

ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET), although local and

Section-level exercises may take place throughout the Fall. The SET

is ARRL's primary national emergency exercise and is designed to

assess the skills and preparedness of Amateur Radio Emergency

Service (ARES) volunteers, as well as those affiliated with other

organizations involved in emergency and disaster response.

The SET encourages maximum participation by all radio amateurs,

partner organizations, and national, state, and local officials who

typically engage in emergency or disaster response. In addition to

ARES volunteers, those active in the National Traffic System (NTS),

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), National Weather

Service (NWS) SKYWARN, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and

a variety of other allied groups and public service-oriented radio

amateurs are needed to fulfill important roles in this nationwide

exercise.

The SET offers volunteers an opportunity to test equipment, modes,

and skills under simulated emergency conditions and scenarios.

Individuals can use the time to update a "go-kit" for use during

deployments and to ensure their home station's operational

capability in an emergency or disaster. To get involved, contact

your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator or Net Manager.

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