Welcome to the Sevier County Emergency Radio Service & R.A.C.E.S.
Sevier County Emergency Radio Service
Our Services
Sevier County Emergency Radio Services and RACES
is a Non Profit 501C3
Charter: January 4, 2004
We work as Volunteers with the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency SCEMA, TEMA and FEMA.
We provide Radio Communications for the served agencies in Sevier County and others throughout the state of Tennessee or other locations if needed.
Our members are highly trained in emergency communications.
(Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service )
ABOUT AMATEUR RADIO
The amateur and amateur-satellite services are for qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. These services present an opportunity for self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations.
The amateur and amateur-satellite services are for qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. These services present an opportunity for self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations. Twenty-seven small frequency bands throughout the spectrum are allocated to this service internationally. Some 1,300 digital, analog, pulse, and spread-spectrum emission types may be transmitted.
Millions of amateur operators in all areas of the world communicate with each other directly or through ad hoc relay systems and amateur-satellites. They exchange messages by voice, teleprinting, telegraphy, facsimile, and television. In areas where the FCC regulates the services, an amateur operator must have an FCC or Canadian license. FCC-issued Reciprocal Permit for Alien Amateur Licensee are no longer needed. Reciprocal operation in the U.S. is now authorized by Section 47 C.F.R. § 97.107.
All frequencies are shared. No frequency is assigned for the exclusive use of any amateur station. Station control operators cooperate in selecting transmitting channels to make the most effective use of the frequencies. They design, construct, modify, and repair their stations. The FCC equipment authorization program does not generally apply to amateur station transmitters.
Operator Class & Examinations
The FCC has issued six types of license operator class, each authorizing varying levels of privileges. The class for which each licensee is qualified is determined by the degree of skill and knowledge in operating a station that the licensee demonstrates during an examination to volunteer (VEs) in his or her community.
Most new amateur operators start at the Technician Class and then advance to the General Class or Amateur Extra Class operator license. The VEs give examination credit for the license class currently held so that examinations required for that license need not be repeated. The VEs construct the written examinations from question pools that have been made public. Helpful study guides and training courses are widely available.
About RACES
WHAT IS RACES?
FEMA Definition:
(Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service )
RACES is an organization of amateur radio operators who volunteer to provide radio communications for State and local governments in times of emergency. Created in 1952 primarily to serve in civil defense emergencies, RACES provides essential communications and warning links to supplement State and local government assets during emergencies.
RACES is a special part of the amateur operation sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RACES provides emergency communications for civil preparedness purposes only. RACES is conducted by amateurs using their primary station licenses or by existing RACES stations. In the event that the President invokes the War Emergency powers, amateurs officially enrolled in the local civil preparedness group would become limited to certain frequencies, while all other amateur operations would be silenced.
Darrell Sperry, KA4TAR, Sevier County RACES ..
The TIM BERRY Story
Local Radio Organization Recognizes Community Service
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS) has recognized Mr. Tim Berry as a Honorary Lifetime member of its organization.
SCERS provides emergency communications assistance to Sevier County Emergency Management Agency and their served agencies, in times of emergencies or special events.
Mr. Berry owns and maintains more than fifteen communications repeaters in the area. Due to the hilly terrain of Sevier County, communications would be extremely difficult without the ability to get radio signals over the mountains. A radio repeater, generally located on a hill, such as Cove Mountain, retransmits radio signals. The Cove Mountain repeater, for example, has coverage of all Sevier County and many parts of surrounding communities
At the recognition ceremony, Tim made note that "I'm just another ham trying to use his God-given talent to the best that he can". This is a true example of one that gives back to his community.
Mr. Berry became interested in Amateur a Radio as a high school student and has continued his hobby into an invaluable service to Sevier County and surrounding areas.
While you may not know the name, we all are beneficiaries of his services. He the Chief Engineer and Technical Director of the Vol Radio Network, which broadcasts the University of Tennessee football, basketball, and baseball games. Tim is the Market Chief Engineer of Cumulus Media of Knoxville, which consists of radio stations WIVK-FM, WNML AM/FM, and WOKI-FM. In addition, Tim is the Chief Engineer of WJBZ-FM in Knoxville. He also is the engineer for WLAF in Lafollette and WGSN in Newport. Tim also teaches an introductory radio course at Johnson University in Knoxville.
The 'behind the scenes' services that Tim provides are seldom seen. However, when storms, phone failure, power interruptions and other disasters interrupt our daily lives, Tim's services are some of the first to become first and foremost.
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service is honored to present this recognition and welcome Mr. Tim Berry to its organization.
For more about Tim, please visit www.wb4gbi.com
Member Of the Year
Paul Lambert KJ4SUW 2022-2023
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS) has announced that Paul Lambert has been awarded the 2022-2023 Member of the year. Paul has been an outstanding member and is a great asset to the organization.
SCERS provides highly trained amateur radio operators to assist the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency through its affilia
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS) has announced that Paul Lambert has been awarded the 2022-2023 Member of the year. Paul has been an outstanding member and is a great asset to the organization.
SCERS provides highly trained amateur radio operators to assist the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency through its affiliation with the Radio, Amateur, Civil, Emergency, Service (RACES).
Picture is attached with the following: SCERS President Scott Phillips (KY4AK) (l) presenting Paul Lambert (KJ4SUW) (r) with the 2022-2023 Member of the year Award.
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
Seveir County Emergency Radio Service R.A.C.E.S.,
selects their member of the year for 2021-2022.
Darrell Sperry, KA4TAR of Sevierville, TN was presented this award by club president Scott Phillips, KY4AK at their Christmas party on Dec 16,2021.
Mr. Sperry also received an award for his 18 years of service to Sevier County Emergency Servic
Seveir County Emergency Radio Service R.A.C.E.S.,
selects their member of the year for 2021-2022.
Darrell Sperry, KA4TAR of Sevierville, TN was presented this award by club president Scott Phillips, KY4AK at their Christmas party on Dec 16,2021.
Mr. Sperry also received an award for his 18 years of service to Sevier County Emergency Service, better known as Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services. (RACES).
Mr.Sperry and 3 others charter members started this emergency communication service in January 2004. He will continue to be a member and support SCERS/RACES since he has retired.
Scott Phillips, KY4AK 2020-2021
Darrell Sperry KA4TAR 2021-2022
Scott Phillips, KY4AK 2020-2021
Sevier County Emergency Radio Service Awards 2020 Member of the Year
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS) honored their 2020 Member of The Year at their monthly meeting this week. This year’s honoree is Mr. Scott Phillips (Ham Radio call sign KY4AK). Each year SCERS selects a member whose contributions to the organization are
Sevier County Emergency Radio Service Awards 2020 Member of the Year
The Sevier County Emergency Radio Service (SCERS) honored their 2020 Member of The Year at their monthly meeting this week. This year’s honoree is Mr. Scott Phillips (Ham Radio call sign KY4AK). Each year SCERS selects a member whose contributions to the organization are deemed over and above the call of duty. Scott has been right there in support of SCERS activities during this year, and has provided invaluable advice and support to newer members. SCERS President, Darrell Sperry presented the 2020 Award to Mr. Phillips.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR (Cont.)
Tom Baxter, W9TPB 2019-2020
Gary Tucker, W4GTT and Danny Yant, KA4OCM 2018-2019
Gary Tucker, W4GTT and Danny Yant, KA4OCM 2018-2019
Thomas Baxter, W9TPB (on left)
CONGRADULATIONS
From: The members of
SEVIER COUNTY EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE / RACES
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn
PRESENTED BY:
Darrell Sperry, KA4TAR
Gary Tucker, W4GTT and Danny Yant, KA4OCM 2018-2019
Gary Tucker, W4GTT and Danny Yant, KA4OCM 2018-2019
Gary Tucker, W4GTT and Danny Yant, KA4OCM 2018-2019
PRESENTED BY:
ALAN AZPURUA, KG4OAT (MIDDLE)
TO:
GARY TUCKER, KN4ANA (LEFT)
DANNY YANT, KA4OCM (RIGHT)
CONGRATULATIONS, FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO SEVIER COUNTY EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE AND R.A.C.E.S
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