Brief History
The Society of Communicators And Networkers (SCAN) International is an amateur radio communication group founded in the Philippines by Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, DU1UJ.
The organization was formally incorporated on July 12, 1988, when it was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the name DX1-EVM SCAN International. The acronym EVM stands for Enthusiasts of Various Modes, reflecting the group's commitment to exploring diverse communication technologies, while SCAN stands for Society of Communicators and Networkers. A significant milestone followed on February 6, 1989, when the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) officially accredited SCAN as an amateur radio organization. This historic date marks the official foundation day of SCAN International. Later that year, on August 12, 1989, the organization strengthened its standing within the amateur radio community through its affiliation with the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA).
During its formative years, SCAN International distinguished itself as a pioneer in radio-based digital communications. The organization established and maintained a Bulletin Board System (BBS) using amateur radio packet modem technology, when digital networking was still in its infancy in the Philippines. The SCAN BBS became one of the early networks operating as internet gateways in the country and was among the pioneering systems to employ wireless packet-radio connectivity for the exchange of digital information.
As SCAN continued to expand beyond its original membership base, a unified organizational structure was adopted under the name SCAN International. This development enabled coordination of operations and activities across various chapters, transforming the organization into an umbrella network that today brings together communicators and amateur radio enthusiasts from around the world—one that combines the science of communication with the higher calling of service to humanity.
Maintain a solid amateur radio and socio-civic communication network across the globe in service to humanity.
Provide communications, relevant information, disaster preparedness, and emergency response services to society.
Objectives
The SCAN International has the following objectives:
- Conduct lectures, seminars, and education for amateur radio users on the proper use of airwaves;
- Promote active participation in civic, social, and educational projects;
- Encourage everyone interested in all aspects of amateur radio communication in its pursuit of reaching people's lives;
- Maintain an international association dedicated to realizing the scientific development of wireless communications.
Theme Song
Motto
"Saving lives is our priority!"
SCAN International Office (SIO) - Advisory Board
DU1QVK
Spiritual Adviser
DV1VNS
Vice Chairman
4I1GSA
Communications Engineer
DV1WBH
Chronicler
4I1MFM
SIO Secretary
VK3JRZ
Foreign Overseer
DU1EOV
President
DV3RYV
VP for Administraton
DU1EMJ
VP for Communications
DU1ED
VP for DPER
4F1ASR
VP for Planning & Development
4G1NOD
VP for Membership & Training
DW1RIR
Gen. Secretary and
Legal Consultant
DV1SEC
Head Secretary
DW1SEV
Auditor
DV1BEZ
Net Controller Head
REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DX2EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU2) - Ilocos Region Region and Cordillera Administrative Region
DX3EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU3) - Central Luzon
DX4EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU4) - Bicol Region
DX5EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU5) - Eastern Visayas Region
DX6EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU6) - Western Visayas Region
DX7EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU7) - Central Visayas Region
DX8EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU8) - Central and Western Mindanao
DX9EVM REGIONAL OFFICERS (DU9) - Northern and Southern Mindanao
SCAN OVERSEAS REGIONS (SOR)
SOR 1 - African Region
SOR 2 - Australia and Southeast Asia Region
SOR 3 - California Region
SOR 4 - Canada Region
SOR 5 - East Asia Region
SOR 6 - Eastern Seaboard Region
SOR 7 - Europe Region
SOR 8 - Western Seaboard Region
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Latest Awards and Certificates
In the early years of the Society of Communicators and Networkers, International (SCAN), the American Exporting Services, California, USA, acknowledged the organization's humanitarian efforts and charitable commitment in rendering services to the needy families in the Philippines.
The said exporting services then provided SCAN free communication equipment for its endeavors in providing immediate communication to the less fortunate. SCAN has been participating in different societal service-oriented activities worldwide.
