We are the Harris County Auxiliary Communications team…
We assist the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management during Planned Events, Emergencies, Deployments, Drills, Trainings, and Natural Disasters.
In addition to our personal communication equipment, as well as our custom Communications Mobile Operation Platform, we utilize a dedicated Radio Operations Room at Houston TranStar.
We also assist other jurisdictions, Radio Clubs, Schools and groups during Special Events, and provide Educational Opportunities for folks who want to get ‘Hands On’ with Amateur Radio!
Since obtaining my amateur radio license in 1993 as N8YUI in Southwest Michigan, I have been dedicated to serving my community through emergency communications in ARES and SKYWARN. As I gained experience, I expanded my participation to include Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM), focusing on interoperability between amateur radio and public service communication systems. Throughout my amateur radio journey I have remained steadfast in my dedication to public service, fostering collaboration, and promoting readiness to support the communities I serve.
Walt has been involved with emergency communications for the past 10 years, starting in ARES and moving up to AUXCOMM. He has supported the county through several disasters volunteering at HCOHSEM. He is also active in Air Force MARS and is exploring membership in SHARES. Professionally, Walt works full-time for a software company as an enterprise architect.
A licensed Amateur Radio operator (N5XJB) since 1991, Kirc brings decades of experience to his role. He has been a Business Intelligence Expert since 1996, leveraging his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems & Business Analytics. Kirc also holds the position of South Texas Area, District 14 NW AEC Admin.
Nikki is the 'Better, Smarter, Sexier" half of Lee. Although she has yet to get a Ham License, she has GMRS! (even though I got it for her) and she knows how to manage a Business!
Ham Licensed since 2007, Lee Glassman has experience on the Pro side as well as the Ham side, having been a NYC FF/Paramedic, an EMS/PD Dispatcher, and a Motorola Technician for the last 40 years. Current State certifications include:
COML, AUXC, COMT, ITSL, RADO
Loves to pay it forward by instructing/training others...
Retired IT Systems Engineer / Data Center managerWB5HJV Amateur Radio Extra Class (licensed since 1972)GMRS license WRJH-949FCC General Radiotelephone license w/radar endorsementRACES 16-201-AA9American Red Cross Disaster Services TechnologyHarris County Amateur Radio Emergency Services District Emergency Coordinator 2019-2021Harris County ARES Red Cross liaison – currentKey support person for Harris County, Texas Winlink email over radio gateways (HF/VHF/UHF)Former Air Force Military Affiliated Radio System operatorSix meter DXCC 2002 (>100 countries worked) #473
Communications Volunteer Highlights
August 1983 – Hurricane Alicia – Houston – Amateur Radio Emergency Service field communications volunteerJune 2001 – Tropical Storm Allison – Houston – communications volunteerFebruary 2003 – Shuttle Columbia disaster, search and rescue, assigned to San Augustine, Texas regionAugust 2005 – Hurricane Katrina – New Orleans – acting Red Cross / ARES liaison in early stages of post-storm recovery, provided communications for public officials and sheltersSeptember 2005 – Hurricane Rita – Jasper / Beaumont, Texas – provided communications support for Red Cross and Salvation ArmyAugust 2017 – Hurricane Harvey – Houston – communications volunteer, primarily Red Cross based
Mike Allen – KB3GPX
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Harris County Auxiliary Communications is a 501c3 Non-Profit, all volunteer group.
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