Renton Emergency Communication Service

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RECS will be participating in the 2025 Battle of the Badges. Come and check it out.

On November 1 and November 8, RECS members volunteered their time to teach a Technician amateur radio license class. There were about 30 students in the class. At the end of the second day, students were given the opportunity to take the exam to earn their license.

RECS volunteers practiced radio stuff this morning as we check the Neighborhood Information Centers in Renton.

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In an emergency, phone systems and internet service can go down. That’s where Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS) comes in 🦸🎙️📻

RECS volunteers practice, train, and apply amateur radio skills to support responders with critical information sharing during disasters. They also operate our Mobile Communication Response Unit (MCRU) to provide emergency communication in the field 🚚➡️

Learn more about RECS at https://www.rentonecs.net

Did you know that Renton has a dedicated group of amateur radio operators? Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS) volunteers support responders with information sharing using amateur (ham) radio, satellite phones, and a Mobile Communications Response Unit (MCRU).

In November, RECS will be teaching a two-day Amateur Radio Licensing class. This course prepares participants to pass the FCC licensing exam.

To sign up, visit rentonwa.gov/hamradio

Want to learn more about RECS? Visit https://www.rentonecs.net