This may include an actual emergency or the threat of an emergency, for example, approaching severe weather. Membership requirements and responsibilities are detailed on the Volunteer Requirements page . This web site is one source of training materials. You can read more about this on the WS2Q page . Backup and supplementary repeater coverage is provided by local amateur repeater stations owned and operated by either amateur radio clubs or individuals.
Some repeaters provide for limited interconnection to the telephone system.
Traffic handled in this manner is more efficient, although it is important that operators use precise and concise language. In addition, the date, time, and subject should be entered in the log. Net control is either the County Radio Officer or a designee.