Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
One of the principal justifications for continued access to the Amateur Radio spectrum is public service.

A major part of Amateur Radio's public service and emergency communications activities are conducted within the context of the ARRL's formal agreements (MOUs) with the emergency management, government organizations, NGOs, non-profits and public service agencies.

National List (as of July 2016)*
If you go to the link below and click the name of the agency, you will be able to see either a short description of the MOU or the actual MOU itself.

American Red Cross

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO-International)

Boy Scouts of America

Citizen Corps (Department of Homeland Security)

Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National Frequency Coordinators Council

National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)

REACT International Inc.

Salvation Army & SATERN

SKYWARN (National Weather Service)

Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)

United States Power Squadrons


* For up to date list, see: www.arrl.org/served-agencies-and-partners