As an Amateur Radio Group
SCAN International is an organization where radio enthusiasts gather with a common purpose and hobby: ham radio.
Ham radio, often referred to as amateur radio, spans several fields of science and technology, specifically electrical, electronic, and communications. Hence, members of the group engage in a wide variety of communication innovations. The interests explored are two-way radio operations (most popular), emergency communications, antenna designs, and technical experimentations.
Ham radio activities also include cultural immersion through exchanges of ideas and the promotion of universal friendship.
SCAN International supports amateur radio communication on HF, VHF, and UHF Bands, Bulletin Board System (BBS), Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), and other communication media. The group has evolved from analog radio technology to the proliferation of ham radio QSOs using digital mobile radio and smartphone applications.
SCAN International also supports the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in their activities, such as Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI). JOTA-JOTI is the world's largest annual digital scout event, online and on the air, and a friendship activity involving more than a couple of million scouts worldwide.
Some SCAN International members delve into more advanced endeavors, such as the design and implementation of communication network infrastructure, measurements and engineering, the scientific development of wireless communications, and the development of hardware that enhances radio signals and enables clearer audio transmission.
Government Compliance
SCAN International is accredited by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), affiliated with the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA), and certified as a civic action group of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
The organization has registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States of America and other government communication commissions in several countries.
On Continuing Legacy
In passing on this legacy, everyone is encouraged to be more responsible citizens who are also willing to help and assist during times of calamities and emergencies, using ham radio for information dissemination. Despite advances in communication that make us attuned to the changing times, we need to remain even more effective ham radio operators today and in the future.
Ham radio operators during emergencies and calamities will remain significant because ham radio is the most reliable tool for communication, as it is not dependent on telecommunications infrastructure. Some of these calamities where ham radio became useful are Hurricane Katrina in the USA, Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines, and earthquakes in Tahiti and Chile. The remaining, enduring means of communication used by both government agencies and amateur radio enthusiasts in the affected areas during those times is the two-way radio.
In outer space, the crews of the International Space Station are using amateur radio to talk to their loved ones, radio enthusiasts, and students all over the world.
Hence, alongside advancements in communication and the proliferation of smartphones, fostering youth interest in ham radio as a passion shall be our enduring commitment to the betterment of society.
Socio-Civic Function
Through its volunteer members, SCAN International supports community projects in service to humanity.
The group regularly conducts massive tree-planting projects in different parts of the world supervised by its national, regional, and district chapters. It also provides motorist assistance to both public and private commuters.
In the Philippines, amateur radio groups promote motorist assistance. It is an annual nationwide public service program that provides immediate assistance to motorists, such as rescuing stranded vehicles, giving directions to visitors, and providing communication aid in emergencies, especially during holiday seasons. SCAN International regularly participates in this nationwide event.
Another significant contribution of SCAN International to civic society is its participation in maintaining the health of tropical rainforests and mountains. It helps the community preserve natural environments and resources, as they play a significant role in survival. Time and again, the group conducts tree-planting activities and clean-up drives in various parts of the world, especially in the Philippines.
Moreover, SCAN International provides communications assistance and disseminates information in support of society by conducting rescue operations to help affected people from catastrophic incidents. Its members are visible in assisting people in saving their lives and property from volcanic eruptions, killer quakes, fires, and floods in different areas worldwide.
Support and Ham Assistance to Rescue and Emergency (SHARE)
Support and Ham Assistance to Rescue and Emergency (SHARE) is the disaster communications and public service initiative of SCAN International, committed to delivering reliable amateur radio links during crises when traditional channels fail or are inaccessible.
Staffed by licensed amateur radio operators skilled in Emergency First Response (EFR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and disaster management, SHARE partners with emergency authorities, local agencies, hospitals, and aid groups to reinforce disaster readiness and unified emergency actions.
SHARE advances rescue and relief operations by relaying urgent messages, streamlining response, facilitating evacuations, transmitting health and welfare updates, and delivering real-time situational assessments. Through resilient communication, technical proficiency, volunteer commitment, and ongoing training, SHARE preserves lives, safeguards communities, and enhances resilience before, during, and after emergencies.