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.
SCAN started with a handful of members. It was registered to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 12, 1988, as DX1-EVM SCAN International. EVM stands for Enthusiasts of Various Modes, and SCAN stands for Society of Communicators And Networkers. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) officially accredited it as an amateur radio organization on February 6, 1989, and this date serves as the official foundation day of the club. The Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) affiliation was on August 12, 1989.
In its founding years, SCAN International has maintained a Bulletin Board System (BBS) using an amateur radio packet modem. The SCAN BBS is one of the networks during the dawn of internet gateways in the Philippines. Moreover, SCAN BBS is a pioneering node using wireless connectivity through packet radio. Hence, the organization has contributed significantly to the advent of the internet age in the Philippines.
To centralize its operation and management, the group adopted SCAN International. It serves as an umbrella organization converging different chapters worldwide.
SCAN International has supported socio-civic events and amateur radio activities, thus serving society.
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 peoples' 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
KF6UKB/DV1KEN
Chairman
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.
