| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ARC | American Red Cross |
| ARRL | American Radio Relay League |
| Club Station | An amateur radio station managed by an amateur radio club. |
| DEC | District Emergency Coordinator |
| DOT | Department of Transportation |
| DRA | Disaster Relief Agency |
| EC | Emergency Coordinator |
| EMA | Emergency Management Agency |
| EmComm | Emergency Communications |
| EOC | Emergency Operations Center |
| ERP | Effective Radiated Power |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| HT | Handheld Transceiver |
| ICS | Incident Command System |
| NIMS | National Incident Management System |
| PEMA | Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency |
| PIO | Public Information Officer |
| Private Station | A ham radio operator's private radio station, typically located at the ham's residence. |
| SEC | Section Emergency Coordinator |