About this team

LCART (Lincoln County Amateur Radio Team) is Lincoln County's designated RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) team — a status authorized under FCC Part 97.407 for licensed amateur radio operators supporting emergency management. About 20 licensed volunteers train as auxiliary communicators, maintaining independent communication between the county EMA office and local towns when phone and internet networks fail during major storms.

How to join

1) Obtain an FCC amateur radio license (course available — see Training Links)

2) Join a HAM team orientation

3) Get assigned a role in the county's communication plan