Technical Committee

The RATS Technical Committee is responsible for the purchase, maintenance, implementation, and installation of all transmitting, receiving and testing equipment owned by the club as approved by the Board of Directors.  Additionally, the Technical Committee is responsible for the exploration and resolution of interference problems and misuse of the club's equipment.

The Technical Committee also handles network hardware and security for the repeater equipment and AREDN nodes, assists with the secure storage and regular inventory of club physical assets, provides control operators and technical assistance for club activities, and occasionally assists the Board in the selection, operation, and maintenance of various technical systems used in their administration of the club -- such as this web site.

The Tech Committee consists of a small number of members bringing specific skills which align with the needs of the club and the duties of the committee.  Committee seats are populated with a handful of specialists in operation and maintenance of the club's RF and technical systems, and several other members with interests and skills that are beneficial to the club and aligned with the committee's scope of work.