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The Westchester Emergency Communications Association (WECA) was formed 30 years ago by a group of Westchester County, NY (Southern New York State) amateurs dedicated to public service and emergency communications.
Today our 250+ dedicated members work closely with the County of Westchester, Office of Emergency Management as well as the Red Cross and similar organizations.
Our members receive a monthly newsletter, keeping them up to date regarding our monthly meetings, the scheduled programs, and current amateur related information. It also includes upcoming activities and reports from the President and directors.
We utilize repeaters on two meters,( 147.06 ) 220 MHz.( 224.40 ) and 440 MHz ( 447.475 ). All with a PL of 114.8. Plus our digital modes systems including aprs. We hope to have an ATV system up shortly.
WECA conducts educational classes, & VE sessions, which are open to the general public, and club projects for our members. They included antennas, a memory keyer, PSK31 transceiver, etc. We also have a loan closet of equipment, for members on a temporary basis and an active Elmer program
 The "feeding frenzy" begins at the WECA 2000 Field Day Event. |
We socialize at extended events like field day and our annual family picnic, where we have fun, food, games for all, and prizes for the children. We even set up a HF station so everyone can operate the band of their choice.
We conduct the Southern District Net ( SDN ) nightly, handling, NTS traffic into and out of the local area.
Our Public service director keeps the membership active throughout the year. We provide communications for The Indian Point nuclear power plant drills yearly, as well as during an actual situation. The Philharmonic performance at Westchester Community College, Mamaroneck Turkey Trot, NYC marathon, Pumpkin Patrol w/ NYS police, MS walkathons, and a variety of functions for numerous organizations. We provide a radio link to Santa, at the North Pole, for hospital bound children and deliver gifts from Santa to them during the holiday season.
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We also maintain the Red Cross Communications van and Tower truck. ( 40" hydraulic tower ) We utilize the County Communications Vehicle during disaster events as part of the ARES/RACES service.
You can follow some of our activities on our web site or call the WECA hot line at 914-741-6606
Stanley Rothman WA2NRV
President
