Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave or NVIS has proven to be a useful, if not vital, radio communications mode for the military since at least the World War II era.  More recently, users in the civilian arena have made NVIS a significant part of their emergency communications plan to provide dependable short to medium range communications.  "NVIS for Emergency Communications" will provide the attendee with a basic understanding of the NVIS propagation mode, proper frequency selection and an overview of the various types of rapidly deployable NVIS antennas that are in use today. 

Ross Mazzola, KC2LOC, holds an Amateur Extra Class license and is an Assistant EC with the Monroe County (NY) Amateur Radio Emergency Service/RACES.  He has also earned the ARRL WAS and DXCC awards and is employed by Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division in Rochester, NY.