Radio skills in service of people.
HEART operates under the administration of the QARL executive board.
Emergency radio operations
OM R. Rajagopal, VU2RDL, advised forming a team for emergency operations.
QARL · Emergency communicationsWhen it matters,
When it matters,
stay connected.
HEART — the Ham Emergency and Rescue Team — is QARL’s voluntary amateur radio communications group, established to support public agencies during emergencies and help operators prepare before they happen.
Established 18 April 2012A QARL emergency communications initiative
Amateur radio operatorsLicensed volunteers and radio technicians
Service through communicationSupporting coordination when needed
Our purpose
Communication in support of community response.
HEART is a voluntary, non-commercial sub-division of the Quilon Amateur Radio League. Its members are trained amateur radio operators who work to strengthen emergency communication skills and support government, civil-preparedness and relief agencies when requested during local, regional or national emergencies.
Preparedness starts before an emergency. HEART encourages operators to practise, maintain their equipment and take responsibility for their own readiness so they can help effectively when called upon.
Support coordinationProvide a radio communications resource for response agencies.
Build readinessImprove operator skills through preparation and training.
Work as a teamCoordinate trained volunteers and technical resources.
Serve voluntarilyCommunity communication is the purpose, not a commercial service.
QUILON AMATEUR RADIO LEAGUE
How HEART came together
Built on an idea of service.
People and ideas from the amateur radio community shaped the team and its name.
HEART
OM P. Surendran, VU2SYT, suggested the name for the Ham Emergency and Rescue Team.
Organized by QARL
With guidance from OM K. G. Nadarajan, VU2KGN, the team was organized by OM Rajesh R. K. Nair, VU2IDB.
READY TO COMMUNICATEEquipment, practice and teamwork
Preparedness & equipment
Readiness is built before the call.
HEART’s equipment resources include VHF, UHF and HF transceivers, amplifiers, directional antennas, receivers and cross-band radios, along with spare antennas, coaxial cable, connectors and adapters.
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Maintain a ready stationKnow your equipment and keep essential accessories available.
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Practise operating skillsUse normal conditions to prepare for demanding situations.
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Plan personal readinessTake care of your own safety and needs before offering assistance.