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Rapid Response Task Forces |
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Communication Coordination Group (CCG) |
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Texas
Amateur Radio EmComm Fund
PO Box 4095
Austin, TX 78765-4095
(512) 814-8926
Treasurer (@) Tarefund.org |
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ARES
75th Anniversary Patch!
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 What
is TAREF? |
The
Texas Amateur Radio EmComm Fund was created due to the
need to supply standardized and specialized equipment
to the Amateur Radio responders to the Texas Rapid Response
Force Task Forces. Although each team received two Portable
HF jump kits from ICOM via the ARRL, and two SCS Pactor
III modems were provided by the National Guard, it became
apparent that significantly more equipment was needed
to complete these packages. Recognizing the need to be
fully prepared for hurricane season, local Amateur Radio
clubs and members of the Task Forces purchased additional
items such as laptops, power supplies and antenna items
from their coffers to the tune of several thousand dollars.
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needed to be a better process to fund critical equipment
to supplement or complete Amateur Radio EmComm infrastructure
projects within Texas. As some projects, as those
previously mentioned, benefit a much greater area
than a local Amateur Radio EmComm organization would
serve, it would be unreasonable for local organizations
to fund equipment intended to be deployed elsewhere
in the State. Most regional clubs are already challenged
to fund their projects. TAREF was created to raise
money to fund these wide area projects. |
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| Our
Mission |
| Founded
July 2010 as an organization to raise money and fund Amateur
Radio emergency communications projects in Texas. TAREF
does not support any one particular section or organization.
To be considered for funding, requests must detail how
the result of the project will support Amateur Radio EmComm
within the entire State. As the Texas Rapid Response Forces
potentially help citizens anywhere in the state that a
disaster occurs, TAREF seeks similar projects to support. |
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you can help? |
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You
can help by making a personal donation to the fund, holding
a fundraising activity within your organization or asking
your local club members to make a donation in the name
of your club. |
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TAREF is a 501(c)3 (pending)
Community Service Organization -
Donations are
tax deductible. Please consult a tax professional.
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