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This web portal/dashboard is provided primarily for visitors in Trinidad and Tobago who are interested in the work of REACT, whereby a compendium of information is collated, however, all are welcome to peruse the site. Although this portal provides information for convenience, visitors should always refer to official sources for authoritative information.
REACT is a voluntary, non-profit, radio communications organization that provides assistance in times of emergencies and disasters. REACT provides radio communications for events such as cultural, sporting and other public and private activities. Events such as walkathons, road races (marathons, 10k, cycling), 4x4 off-road events, car rallies, swim meets, concerts, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, etc. are engagements in which REACT assists by providing trained radio operators to ensure smooth operations. Please use the info at the end of this page to Contact REACT.
Our motto is "Public Service Through Communications". REACT started operations using Citizens Band (CB) Radio, and has incorporated all forms of communications such as Amateur Radio (HAM Radio), Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and Voice Over IP (VoIP) technology, to name a few. The organization today uses any and all forms of communication that is available to the REACT Teams in their local areas to provide resilient communications. A key aspect of the organization is in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). In emergencies and disasters, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, whether sudden-onset or with notice, communication services is one of the facilities that tend to go down or become overwhelmed, and are among the urgent requirements post-event, so relieable and resilient backup communications is needed. That is where REACT comes in.
You can engage with REACT, whether or not a member, by using Zello, a free Walkie-Talkie App that works on any smartphone, tablet or computer (Android, Apple iOS, Windows) using Internet (Ethernet, WiFi, Mobile Data, etc.). After downloading Zello, install and create an account. Join the open REACT Members channel. We have Nets on a Saturday and Monday at 9pm AST (UTC-4) and there is quite a bit of activity from around the world on the channel off Net times. Join in and see what REACT is about. We look forward to welcoming you.
REACT was founded in 1962 in the United States and commenced operations in Trinidad and Tobago in 1964. REACT International, Inc. celebrated its 60th Anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee in 2022.
REACT operates on the basis of Chartered Teams granted by the parent organization, REACT International, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, California. The Youth Arm, referred to as Junior REACT, serves persons under the age of 18. REACT Teams operate in the United States of America (USA), Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
In Trinidad and Tobago, there are ten (10) REACT Teams, each with its own unique Team Number - 2496 (REACT Trinidad and Tobago), 4928 (St. George County REACT), 4994 (Northeastern REACT), 6005 (REACT County Caroni), 6006 (REACT St. Patrick/Victoria), 6007 (REACT Santa Cruz/Morvant), 6008 (REACT St. Andrew/St. David) , 6009 (REACT Mayaro), 6045 (REACT Tobago), and 6278 (REACT County St Patrick TT), that all come under the umberlla body, the REACT Trinidad and Tobago Council. Trinidad and Tobago falls within Region 9 of REACT International, Inc.
REACT works closely with emergency management agencies that are focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), and first responder organizations. In Trindad and Tobago, these include the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the Disaster Management Units of the Municipal Corporations (DMUs), as well as Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS), the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), CERT, EMATT, and Red Cross, just to name a few. REACT has several MOUs with other organizations such as the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Radio Society (TTARS).
REACT encourages its members to continually enhance knowledge and skills, and to this end offers several courses and certifications via REACT Training. Courses include Emergency Communications, a course co-developed with the ARRL, Net Control Operations, Message Handling, Land Search and Rescue, etc. We also offer training to become a licensed Amateur Radio Operator through the FCC system. Consider taking our free amateur radio training course that is open to the public for the Technician Class, General Class, and Extra Class, which essentially prepares candidates to take the HAM exams and get your ticket. Topics taught include: Electrical Principles, Electronic Components and Circuits, Radio Wave Characteristics, Antennas and Feedlines, Amateur Radio Signals, Amateur Radio Station Safety, Station Setup and Operating Controls, Station Equipment, Operating Procedures, Rules and regulations. When all else fails, there is Amateur Radio, which provides a variety of modes, equipment and radio frequency (RF) spectrum. Many REACTers are licensed HAMs. REACTers tend to utilize all amateur radio bands (HF, VHF, UHF) and modes (SSB, FM, FT8, D-Star, C4FM/YSF, DMR, P25, Echolink, etc.) In Trinidad and Tobago, the amateur radio callsigns begin with the prefix 9Y or 9Z.
REACT also encourages the taking of FEMA NIMS (National Incident Management System) ICS (Incident Command System) courses 100, 200, 700 and 800. Other training such as Skywarn and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is highly recommended.
Consider volunteering today, joining REACT or engaging us in your next project.
If you are interested in Radio Communications and want to give back to society by helping in emergencies and disasters, REACT may be for you. If you have what it takes, join us!
If you reside in a Country/territory that does not have a REACT Team, please contact us to find out how to start a REACT Team in your area. It only takes 3 persons to start a REACT Team.
Contact REACT on mobile / WhatsApp 1(868) 74-REACT, via e-mail at [email protected], by filling out the form below or using the Live Chat at the bottom right of the page. Please also check out our Social Media sites. We have a very active Facebook Group that you are welcome to check out. Occasionally, the REACT Members Facebook Group goes offline because Facebook flags it due to posts by participants. We regret that, but it's mostly beyond our control. Be sure to check out our Facebook Page.
Thank you for visiting.
This web portal/dashboard is provided primarily for visitors in Trinidad and Tobago who are interested in the work of REACT, whereby a compendium of information is collated, however, all are welcome to peruse the site. Although this portal provides information for convenience, visitors should always refer to official sources for authoritative information.
REACT is a voluntary, non-profit, radio communications organization that provides assistance in times of emergencies and disasters. REACT provides radio communications for events such as cultural, sporting and other public and private activities. Events such as walkathons, road races (marathons, 10k, cycling), 4x4 off-road events, car rallies, swim meets, concerts, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, etc. are engagements in which REACT assists by providing trained radio operators to ensure smooth operations. Please use the info at the end of this page to Contact REACT.
Our motto is "Public Service Through Communications". REACT started operations using Citizens Band (CB) Radio, and has incorporated all forms of communications such as Amateur Radio (HAM Radio), Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and Voice Over IP (VoIP) technology, to name a few. The organization today uses any and all forms of communication that is available to the REACT Teams in their local areas to provide resilient communications. A key aspect of the organization is in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). In emergencies and disasters, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, whether sudden-onset or with notice, communication services is one of the facilities that tend to go down or become overwhelmed, and are among the urgent requirements post-event, so relieable and resilient backup communications is needed. That is where REACT comes in.
You can engage with REACT, whether or not a member, by using Zello, a free Walkie-Talkie App that works on any smartphone, tablet or computer (Android, Apple iOS, Windows) using Internet (Ethernet, WiFi, Mobile Data, etc.). After downloading Zello, install and create an account. Join the open REACT Members channel. We have Nets on a Saturday and Monday at 9pm AST (UTC-4) and there is quite a bit of activity from around the world on the channel off Net times. Join in and see what REACT is about. We look forward to welcoming you.
REACT was founded in 1962 in the United States and commenced operations in Trinidad and Tobago in 1964. REACT International, Inc. celebrated its 60th Anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee in 2022.
REACT operates on the basis of Chartered Teams granted by the parent organization, REACT International, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, California. The Youth Arm, referred to as Junior REACT, serves persons under the age of 18. REACT Teams operate in the United States of America (USA), Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
In Trinidad and Tobago, there are ten (10) REACT Teams, each with its own unique Team Number - 2496 (REACT Trinidad and Tobago), 4928 (St. George County REACT), 4994 (Northeastern REACT), 6005 (REACT County Caroni), 6006 (REACT St. Patrick/Victoria), 6007 (REACT Santa Cruz/Morvant), 6008 (REACT St. Andrew/St. David) , 6009 (REACT Mayaro), 6045 (REACT Tobago), and 6278 (REACT County St Patrick TT), that all come under the umberlla body, the REACT Trinidad and Tobago Council. Trinidad and Tobago falls within Region 9 of REACT International, Inc.
REACT works closely with emergency management agencies that are focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), and first responder organizations. In Trindad and Tobago, these include the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the Disaster Management Units of the Municipal Corporations (DMUs), as well as Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS), the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), CERT, EMATT, and Red Cross, just to name a few. REACT has several MOUs with other organizations such as the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the Trinidad and Tobago Amateur Radio Society (TTARS).
REACT encourages its members to continually enhance knowledge and skills, and to this end offers several courses and certifications via REACT Training. Courses include Emergency Communications, a course co-developed with the ARRL, Net Control Operations, Message Handling, Land Search and Rescue, etc. We also offer training to become a licensed Amateur Radio Operator through the FCC system. Consider taking our free amateur radio training course that is open to the public for the Technician Class, General Class, and Extra Class, which essentially prepares candidates to take the HAM exams and get your ticket. Topics taught include: Electrical Principles, Electronic Components and Circuits, Radio Wave Characteristics, Antennas and Feedlines, Amateur Radio Signals, Amateur Radio Station Safety, Station Setup and Operating Controls, Station Equipment, Operating Procedures, Rules and regulations. When all else fails, there is Amateur Radio, which provides a variety of modes, equipment and radio frequency (RF) spectrum. Many REACTers are licensed HAMs. REACTers tend to utilize all amateur radio bands (HF, VHF, UHF) and modes (SSB, FM, FT8, D-Star, C4FM/YSF, DMR, P25, Echolink, etc.) In Trinidad and Tobago, the amateur radio callsigns begin with the prefix 9Y or 9Z.
REACT also encourages the taking of FEMA NIMS (National Incident Management System) ICS (Incident Command System) courses 100, 200, 700 and 800. Other training such as Skywarn and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is highly recommended.
Consider volunteering today, joining REACT or engaging us in your next project.
If you are interested in Radio Communications and want to give back to society by helping in emergencies and disasters, REACT may be for you. If you have what it takes, join us!
If you reside in a Country/territory that does not have a REACT Team, please contact us to find out how to start a REACT Team in your area. It only takes 3 persons to start a REACT Team.
Contact REACT on mobile / WhatsApp 1(868) 74-REACT, via e-mail at [email protected], by filling out the form below or using the Live Chat at the bottom right of the page. Please also check out our Social Media sites. We have a very active Facebook Group that you are welcome to check out. Occasionally, the REACT Members Facebook Group goes offline because Facebook flags it due to posts by participants. We regret that, but it's mostly beyond our control. Be sure to check out our Facebook Page.
Thank you for visiting.
