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What is RACES?

An FCC Part 97 service for civil defense communications during emergencies.

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  1. A short radio contest, also called a sprint
  2. A mix of ham and CB emergency operators
  3. An FCC amateur service for civil defense emergency communications ✔

Why: RACES is the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. Hams work with civil defense agencies, and the operators must be certified by a civil defense organization.

Huh, didn't know that: ARES, a different group, is made up of volunteer hams who register for public service.

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Why did the new ham bring running shoes to RACES? He thought it was a contest.
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Answer: An FCC amateur service for civil defense emergency communications. RACES is the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. Hams work with civil defense agencies, and the operators must be certified by a civil defense organization.

  1. 47 CFR 97.3 Definitions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-A/section-97.3
    Amateur radio services. The amateur service, the amateur-satellite service and the radio amateur civil emergency service.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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