Internanational Radio Emergency Support Co

IRESC is a worldwide coalition of volunteer communicators. With dedicated members spread right around the globe, help can be provided at all times of the day or night. Currently, IRESC has members in at least 38 countries and it continues to grow. Most members are also affiliated to their respective national organization(s); for example, the International Red Cross, Red Crescent, the Magen David Adom, the Salvation Army, RAYNET, local ARES and RACES groups and many others. The IRESC team uses several modes of communication, including HF, VHF, UHF, amateur satellites, and principally Echolink VoIP communications. The trunk systems use the Internet to link communications over vast distances without the propagation and interference shortcomings of radio paths. In this way, a disaster zone and the point of best assistance can be joined even if they are on opposite sides of the planet. IRESC is willing to collaborate with all emergency communicators and relief agencies. Being a truly international organization, IRESC strongly adheres to the principals that bind together the world amateur radio movement; working together regardless of race, religion, culture or political viewpoint.