The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) hosted its second annual Heroes Gala, a celebration dedicated to honoring the remarkable individuals who make a difference in the community, on September 13th, 2024. ARES R1D5, or the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Douglas and Elbert Counties, was invited to showcase their equipment and services at the Heroes […]
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On September 8, 2024, the Fall Poker Run, hosted by RRMMC with communication support from ARES R1D5, proved to be another outstanding event. This occasion was particularly special as it marked Wade Forbush’s (K0WJF) inaugural role as Mission Coordinator. Wade’s careful planning and passionate leadership were clear throughout the day. Despite the usual unpredictabilities, Wade
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The following link to the Douglas County NEWS-PRESS is the fruit of our new PIO, Brad Tombaugh’s, labor to engage media contacts in the local area and convey how amateur radio is helping the community. The article covers ARES R1D5 communications for community events, in times of emergency, and sometimes just for plain ol’ fun.
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We completed another successful ARESDEC Field Day! We almost had to move our site after we were mostly setup, but it was determined we could stay the weekend; ask us about it. We operated as N0KV 3A CO. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words…
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Ham radio operators from the Amateur Radio Emergency Services of Douglas and Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from noon on Saturday until noon on Sunday, June 22-23. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for
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On June 2, 2024, the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) of Douglas and Elbert Counties showcased their dedication and expertise at the RRMMC Poker Run. With 18 volunteers at the helm, equipped with advanced communication technologies like Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) and LoRa tracking, the event was a testament to preparedness, collaboration, and community service.
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