On Sunday, December 22, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) R1D5 successfully installed a permanent Diamond X50 antenna at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. This project brought together the expertise and teamwork of Dick (K8ZTT), Hal (KE0KFB), Bill (KF0CWS), Gabriel (KF0LYR), and Jerry (AG7U). Why the Exhibit Hall? As […]
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The annual Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K was a great success, and ARES R1D5 was proud to provide communications support for this community-focused event. The race, held on Thanksgiving morning, brought together over 1,500 participants, families, and volunteers for a lively and energizing start to the holiday. A Stellar Team in Action Jim Rooney (N4JJR)
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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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