HamCon Colorado 2025 - Rocky Mountain Division
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | Doubletree Grand Junction, 743 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO, 81506, United States
HamCon Colorado is Coming!
The Rocky Mountain Division Convention is coming back to Colorado after nearly 9 years!
We’re going to have a great convention with some fantastic speakers and forums on every topic imaginable. We look forward to seeing you all October 23-26, 2025 in Grand Junction.
What is HamCon Colorado?
HamCon Colorado is the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention when it transitions to Colorado on it’s 4 year rotation. (Not held since 2016 due to COVID).
It is a fantastic networking and learning event that gives you nearly 60 hours of forums on topics relating to amateur radio!
It will be held October 23-26, 2025 at the Doubletree Hotel in Grand Junction, CO. Many well known national radio speakers will be in attendance as well as national vendors selling commercial wares. DX University will be held all day on Thursday October 23, 2025 supported by some of the best contesters and DXers in the USA.
This will be a full day of learning how to tune up your DXing skills. There will be non-ham events scheduled for the family and XYLs to enjoy what Grand Junction and the surrounding area has to offer.

W1AW/0 Special events station
DXCC Card Checking
Static Displays
Communications vehicles will be on display
EOSS Hospitality suite
Complimentary ARRL Affiliated Club Tables
Fox Hunts
Many hours of learning

For information, please see the website at https://www.hamconcolorado.com/

Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K Run
2025-11-27 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-26 07:30 - 12:00, 2027-11-25 07:30 - 12:00, 2028-11-23 07:30 - 12:00, 2029-11-22 07:30 - 12:00, 2030-11-28 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
A public service/camaraderie Thanksgiving morning event where ARES R1D5 provides communications support to event staff via observers primarily using HTs on a Simplex frequency. We provide situational awareness for the event participants and event staff to ensure a safe and fun event for all participants. Historically, proceeds have gone to the Douglas County Fallen Officer’s fund.
Objective(s):

Safely and effectively provide communications support and incident awareness to the Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K event supporting the Douglas County Fallen Officers Fund.
Establish and Maintain an ARESDEC ICP to serve as an effective Incident Communication Center using Amateur Radio to maintain situational awareness and aid event management with regard to problems on the course involving incidents, accidents, or injuries.
Coordinate with law and other first responders as warranted. Maintain public safety communications to DCSO elements providing traffic control for the event.
Maintain ARESDEC personnel accountability via pre-event Check-in, Roll Calls, and Demobilization reporting when returning to their home QTH (or other planned destination).

After working up an appetite, everyone will get to enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving festivities including family, friends and food. Maybe sneak a nap and watch some football!

NCARC Winter Hamfest 2026 - Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club
2026-01-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Larimer County Fairgrounds in the Thomas M McKee 4H Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club Presents:
Winter 2026 Hamfest
Date: January 17, 2026
Where: Larimer County Fairgrounds, in the Thomas M. McKee 4H Building (at The Ranch in Loveland CO)
Address: 5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO
Directions: Take Exit 259 off I-25
East on Crossroads Blvd (0.35 miles)
North on Fairgrounds Ave (0.25 miles)
GPS Coordinates: 40.44286, -104.9863
What3Words: https://w3w.co/capillary.whizzed.pitied
Google Maps: https://tinyurl.com/evv254fr
Radio Talk In: 448.025 (-) 100 Hz ToneOpen to the Public 8:00am – 1:00pm MDT

Admission: Doors open to the public at 8:00 AM and Admission = $7.00.

Free License Exam: Test starts at 9:30, Admission Fee not required. If upgrading: Be sure to bring a copy of current license.

The SWAPFEST 2026! (Rocky Mountain Ham Radio Hamfest)
2026-02-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Adams County Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
The Swapfest 2026!

HAMFEST/CONVENTION
Date: 02/15/2026
Location: Adams County Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, CO 80601
Time: Doors open at 9am Duration: 0900 – 1300 MDT
Cost $ 6.00 Admission
ARRL Mile High VE Testing at 10:00 am (Contact jjweinb@gmail.com for details)
Website: https://www.rmham.org/the-swapfest/
Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Ham Radio, Inc
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: RMHAM DMR System Rocky Mtn Wide Tlk Grp 700
Public Contact: Wayne Heinen, N0POH
4131 S Andes Way Aurora, CO 80013
Phone: 303-699-6335
Email: swapfest@rmham.org

Build Something Cool! An Electronics Project
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Attention ARESDEC members
Walt AB0VZ will be leading an educational electronics project for ARESDEC members and guests!
Hint: It will be a variation on the venerable crystal radio, but different.….And there will be math…. 🙂
Bring your soldering iron and small tools for a fun kit build!
Space is LIMITED. Advanced sign-up and prepayment required. The cost is $20 for the kit.
To sign-up or for more information, please contact Walt at AB0VZ@aresdec.org.

Don’t forget your calculator!

MCT Setup/Takedown Event
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Come help us setup the new Mobile Command Trailer with the accompanying large tent and get familiar with the onboard generator and other equipment. We’ll also setup the Mobile Command Center (if available) and enable all interested individuals to get a refresher on the various technologies in the MCC and how they all work together. This is important! Especially for those Mission Coordinators who are planning our major events this such as Spring/Fall Poker Run, Mad Gravel and Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K.
We’ll meet in the lower level parking lot behind the church building. We’ll meet at 0900 until we are done.
All are welcome to join us.
ARESDEC Mobile Command Tent Trailer

ARESDEC MCC (Mission Communication Center)
Inside ARESDEC MCC during a planned event,.

Dayton Hamvention 2026
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Greene County Fair and Expo Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you been to Hamvention before?

Hamvention 2026 is an upcoming amateur radio convention, scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 17, 2026. It will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio. This event is one of the largest gatherings for amateur radio enthusiasts in the world.
Key Details
Dates and Location

Date
Time
Location

May 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, Ohio

May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, Ohio

May 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, Ohio

Activities and Features

Exhibits: Indoor commercial exhibits featuring major amateur equipment manufacturers and smaller vendors.
Flea Market: An outdoor area for buying and selling radio parts, equipment, and accessories.
Forums and Classes: Multiple tracks of forums and demonstrations covering various aspects of amateur radio.

Attendance
Hamvention typically attracts over 30,000 attendees from around the globe, making it a significant event for networking and learning within the amateur radio community.

Talk In
For directions and assistance in the Dayton Area during your visit to Hamvention®, contact “Talk-In” on the DARA Repeater 146.94 (-), alternate 146.985 (-) -123.0 PL. The talk in crew will have up to date information on traffic conditions and parking and will be able to provide re-routing directions if needed. Talk In will be on the air starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday and Sunday and at 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Be sure to listen.
There will also be a station offering traffic bulletins on 145.525.
Dayton Hams also monitor 223.94 (-)and 442.1 (+). MIDCARS will again monitor and provide travel assistance on 7.258 MHz. For the latest traffic conditions from the state visit http://www.ohgo.com/
For More Information
For more information, including ticket sales and vendor opportunities, visit the official Hamvention website at https://hamvention.org/

Get Hamvention Alerts – text: Hamvention to 888777

Elizabeth Stampede
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07, 2027-06-03 - 2027-06-06, 2028-06-01 - 2028-06-04, 2029-06-07 - 2029-06-10, 2030-06-06 - 2030-06-09 | Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, 4189 CO-86, Elizabeth, CO, 80107, United States
The first annual Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo was held at the end of May 1966. As a PRCA sanctioned rodeo since 1988, the Elizabeth Stampede has established itself as one of the best regional rodeos with the Mountain States Circuit.
Held in Casey Jones Park each year in June, the community from the surrounding areas within Elbert County and beyond come to celebrate the 4 days of events which include:

Nightly PRCA Rodeo
Parade along Main Street
Rodeo Barrel races
Concerts
Great food
and a whole bunch more!

ARESDEC is a proud partner with the Elizabeth Stampede and will provide Elbert County OEM and Stampede event staff with communications support for situational awareness, weather monitoring and reporting, medical incident reporting, assisting law enforcement and fire dispatch with communications support as needed.
We look forward to working together with the community and event organizers.

The Hundo 2026 - Bailey, CO - in Partnership with Colorado ARES
2026-06-13 07:00 - 17:00 | Hundo Event, 2278 County Road 68, Bailey, CO, 80421, United States
ARESDEC is excited to announce a new addition to our 2026 event calendar: The HUNDO, a 100K/64K mountain bike race held in Bailey, Colorado. This is a first for our organization, and we are proud to be partnering with neighboring ARES districts to make it happen.
The event organizers are already familiar with how ARESDEC operates from our work at the Spring and Fall Poker Runs — they know what we bring to the table, and they want us there. Our communications support is a key part of how they plan to run a safe event.
Our mission on June 13:

Provide reliable communications throughout the race course and support area — our primary mission
Staff the Start/Finish line with our Mission Control Center (MCC)
Staff all 4 Aid Stations along the course
Track SAG vehicles, Rover(s), and EMTs using LoRa for real-time positional awareness
Coordinate directly with the Event Team and local Emergency Services
Support the on-site EMTs and serve as the communications backbone for the race
Like the Poker Run, the terrain makes this an excellent real-world stress test for off-grid communications equipment — bring your go-kit and put it to work

This is exactly the kind of high-visibility, high-impact event that demonstrates what amateur radio emergency communications can do for our communities.
Camping is available on-site — this is a great opportunity to make a weekend of it with fellow operators.
We need reliable operators who can commit to the full event day. If you’ve supported the Poker Run, you know the tempo. If this is your first ARESDEC event, this is a strong one to start with.
To sign-up or for questions, please contact Michael KF0PAY@aresdec.org.

Spring Poker Run
2026-06-21 07:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-20 07:00 - 17:00, 2028-06-18 07:00 - 17:00, 2029-06-17 07:00 - 17:00, 2030-06-16 07:00 - 17:00 | Rampart Range, CO, United States
Twice a year, the Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee sponsors a non-competitive Poker Run for off-road motorcycles (no ATV’s) and riders of all ages. There is a short course (approximately 15-25 miles) and a long course (approximately 50-55 miles). Riders of all abilities are welcome. Prizes are awarded on the basis of the poker hand you draw at the final check point. The Spring Poker Run is not a race, it is an EVENT!
This is a non-competitive event and the 5 prizes awarded for each course are based on the rider’s luck in drawing one of the five highest winning poker hands consisting of five (short course) or seven (long course) total cards at the final checkpoint. It’s truly a wonderful experience.
ARESDEC will provide tactical communications & situational awareness for Poker Run event staff. ARESDEC members should expect to provide APRS/LoRa tracking, checkpoint communications, Forward Observer (FOB), observe Poker Run operations and monitor the Net, report any emergencies, medical issues, and/or disabled bikes, and report rider activity like first rider through, sweeps passing through the checkpoints, and event staff arriving and departing. We coordinate with Douglas County Search & Rescue (DCSAR) for their services if needed on the course.
Background: The Rampart Range Spring Poker Run is planned and run by the RRMMC (Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee). RRMMC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit corporation founded in 1972 to work with the Forest Service to promote and preserve dirt bike trail riding opportunities in the Rampart Range area of Pike National Forest near Sedalia, Colorado.
Event Website: http://rampartrange.org/poker-run/

Colorado ARES Statewide ARES ATV Training: Improving Situational Awareness for First Responders
2026-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | CO
What is ATV? In the ham radio world ATV means Amateur Television, which is a capability we can use to improve situational awareness for first responders and emergency managers.

Join us Saturday, July 18th for our next section wide ARES training – Amateur Television (ATV) for Improved Situational Awareness.

This two hour ONLINE training event starts at 9:00 AM MDT, and will be presented by the ATV team of Boulder and Broomfield County ARES (BCARES). BCARES has been using ATV for many years to provide their served agencies with improved situational awareness. They are now using second generation ATV gear and have embraced digital ATV.

In this training you will learn about the RF, video codec, and camera equipment that BCARES deploys and hear about their experiences using ATV to support the mission of their served agencies.

Zoom meeting details will be provided when we get closer to our scheduled training. Please contact your District EC for the online link to the training.

For questions, please reach out to W6AUN@arrl.net.

Elbert County Fair & Rodeo
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-02, 2027-07-24 - 2027-08-01, 2028-07-22 - 2028-07-30, 2029-07-28 - 2029-08-05, 2030-07-27 - 2030-08-04 | Elbert County Fairground, 95 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO, 80117, United States
The Elbert County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides the request for County Fair ARES® support to provide situational awareness, weather monitoring and reporting, staff coordination, and onsite safety. We will work from an on-site Safety Station, monitor radio communications, and relay traffic as directed by Elbert County Fair Board Leadership. We will again be using DTRS (public safety radios) and those R1D5 members with Elbert County EOC training are highly desired, but not required, for this event.
RADOs needed to cover the entire event.
Event website: https://www.elbertcountyfair.com/

Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association Megafest 2026
2026-07-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Radio Association presents its 2026 MEGAFEST!

Here’s a hamfest that is less than a 30 minute drive for most of us on a Saturday. How perfect is that?
Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 0800 to 1300 (ticket sales begin at 0730)
Location: Lewis-Palmer High School
Address: 1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
For more information, visit https://ppraa.org/megafest
Directions:
Just East of I-25, Exit 161 from the north, Exit 158 from the south.
Google Maps Link: https://tinyurl.com/Megafest2026
What3Words: https://w3w.co/supplement.outings.hockey
License Testing at 10:00 AM – FREE testing, NO Fee
Drawings !!! Prizes !!!

Grand Prize: Lab599 Discovery TX-500 Transceiver w/case
Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00,
15 for $10.00 or 40 for $20.00

covers 160−6 meters amateur radio bands, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W

Raffle License 2026-20853
Pikes Peak Radio Amateur Association, Inc.
PO Box 16521, Colorado Springs, CO 80935

Ticket Sales are available only via in-person purchases.
Winning ticket numbers will be posted on the ppraa.org/megafest website within 24 hours of the drawing and will be available there for 30 days after.
Contact 719-271-2961 for any questions.

Second Prize: Icom ID-52A Plus Anniversary Special Edition

Multi-Function D-STAR Dual Band HT

Prize: Yaesu FTM-500 DR

50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Mobile Transceiver

Prize: openSPOT4 Pro Portable Digital Radio Internet Gateway (hotspot)
Generously donated by Cheyenne Mountain Repeater Group, Inc

battery powered, portable, standalone digital radio internet gateway

Prize: Raspberry Pi Ultimate Radio Build Kit

assortment of Raspberry Pi components

Prize: Powerwerx PWRbox-20

portable power station

Prize: Milwaukee Packout Rolling Case set

portable rolling cases

Prize: Powerwerx PWRbox-10

MINI Portable Power Box Series w/ 10Ah LifePO4 Battery Installed & 2A wall charger

Prize: HRO SOTA POTA 150 Antenna

Lightweight Antenna System perfect for Portable Operations

Prize: YAESU VX-6R

ultra-rugged 144-430 MHz FM Hand-Held

Prize: MFJ-945E Tuner

Tuner, HF+6M Mobile, 300W, WITH Antenna Bypass Switch

Prize: MFJ-4128 Switching Power Supply

output of 28 Amps maximum and 25 Amps continuously at 13.8 VDC

Prize: Powerwerx PowerpoleCase

PowerPole Crimping Tool + 150 Assorted 15 / 30 / 45 Amp Powerpoles In A Custom Nylon Gear Bag

Drawing at 1300 (1:00 PM) July 25, 2026
Winners Need NOT Be Present To Win Raffle Prizes
ALSO: Hourly Door Prize Drawings
Winners MUST Be Present To Win Door Prizes

Huntsville Hamfest & ARRL National Convention
2026-08-22 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Hamfest – 22 Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Welcome to Hamfest 2026!
Ticket Sales, Commercial & Flea Market registrations are all open. Hotel reservation links are open too for booking your stay in Huntsville.
For the first time since 2007, we will again host the ARRL National Convention. The League will have an increased presence with several representatives from HQ.
Forum scheduling will also grow this year with an additional room at the Embassy Suites.
Come join us August 22-23 in the air-conditioned South Hall of the Von Braun Center for fun, friendship, education, shopping for new & old, and more.
For more information: Website address: https://hamfest.org

Mailing Address:
Huntsville Hamfest Association, Inc.
PO Box 12534
Huntsville, AL 35801
Email: info@hamfest.org

Wyoming HamCon - Rocky Mountain Division Ham Convention - Casper, Wyoming
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30 | Best Western Downtown Casper, WY, 123 West E Street, Casper, WY, 82601, United States
Wyoming HamCon is the 2026 iteration of the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention being held at the Best Western Hotel and Convention Center in Casper, Wyoming. There will be lots of Amateur Radio related activities throughout the three days with forums, and great guest speakers. It’s your opportunity to support Amateur Radio in our community!
Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the Saturday Evening Banquet will be Rick Roderick, K5UR, the President of the ARRL.
Banquet tickets can purchased in our registration system.
Convention Dates: August 28-30, 2026
Early Bird registration deadline has been extended to June 30th. Sign up now!
Location: Best Western Hotel and Convention Center
123 West E Street
Casper, Wyoming 8260
Phone: 1-800-568-8520
Hotel Information: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.51075.html?groupId=C24UI6K6
For more event details: https://wyohamcon.org/

Mad Gravel Race
2026-09-06 07:00 - 17:00, 2027-09-05 07:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-03 07:00 - 17:00, 2029-09-02 07:00 - 17:00, 2030-09-01 07:00 - 17:00 | Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, 22799 Elbert Rd., Elbert, CO, 80106, United States
Elbert County is where you want to be to celebrate the Sunday of Labor Day weekend this year!

Located in Kiowa, Colorado, the Mad Gravel Race is a series of events that are held over the Labor Day weekend each year. ARESDEC is proud to provide communications support for Elbert County OEM and the event sponsor. There are three races of different distances, described below.

Hemi Hustle: 30 miles

At 30 miles, the Hemi Hustle is the best route for those that want a great sampling of the region while still enjoying the unique roads and views of Elbert County. On 100% gravel roads, this amazing course delivers the Hemi experience in a condensed form. While you get a custom number plate, it is not a competitive event. This is the shortest route, but know you still will conquer a very challenging course.

Hemi Five-O: 50 miles

At a hefty 50 miles, Hemi Five-O is slightly less sadistic than its parent. Plenty of mileage while still enjoying an epic tour of the eastern plains. Prepare yourself for some awe-inspiring moments while you take in a great panorama of Colorado’s high peaks. Pikes Peak alone is stunning in late spring with its snow-capped summit. Fully supported with an aid station in the middle so you can pack light.

Hemi: 100 miles

100 miles of pure bliss. The Hemi will cover over 6400 feet of climbing while topping out at 7300 ft. This course is a perfect blend of all the killer gravel roads in Elbert County. While you’ll get wide open power sections, expect some climbing that will test the legs over this distance. Wind in May east of the Colorado front range? Yeah it’s likely. 3 aid stations to serve your hydration and nutritional needs.

Mad Gravel and Rattler Racing have combined efforts with the Junior Cycling Project, a Colorado non-profit charitable organization to create this event. Together, they work to expand on the shared mission of getting juniors on bikes, introduce new cycling opportunities, and work with like minded non-profits to get bikes in the hands of those juniors in need. By working and partnering with the community, they advance the cause of supporting junior riders and give them the resources and avenues to help them grow. After all, they are the future of the sport!.
ARESDEC is proud to provide communications support to this important event and the community that supports them!

Heroes Gala - Douglas County Community Foundation
2026-09-12 17:30 - 23:00 | Centennial Airport-Signature Aviation South Jet Hangar, 8123 S. Interport Blvd., Englewood, CO, 80112, United States
ARESDEC is honored to participate in the Douglas County Community Foundation’s (DCCF) Heroes Gala at Centennial Airport. The Heroes Gala is the DCCF’s annual signature event that honors Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, and non-profit partner organizations supporting these brave heroes. It is an unforgettable night of inspiration and celebration helping raise funds for DCCF and the Community Emergency Relief Fund, which can quickly be accessed and distributed to provide direct assistance to our community, non profit partners, and first responders during catastrophic events affecting Douglas County.
ABOUT ARESDEC:
ARESDEC or Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Douglas and Elbert Counties is an all-volunteer public service organization, consisting of licensed and trained Amateur Radio operators who provide communications for community events and in times of emergency. We are one of 28 ARES districts in the state of Colorado serving Douglas and Elbert Counties.
For more than 30 years, ARESDEC has been serving our community in times of emergency and disaster by providing volunteer communications services to public safety agencies and support organizations (i.e., American Red Cross and Salvation Army). We are a service organization comprised of amateur radio operators who donate our time, equipment, and expertise. We train our members to use best communications practices to effectively assist our served agencies.
We are honored to participate in this signature event each year.
For more information about ARESDEC, please contact us at PIO@aresdec.org.

ARESDEC Staff at Heroes Gala 2025 with Mobile Communications Center and Portable Radio Setup
Wade (K0WJF), Perry (W6AUN), Dick K8ZTT), Alex (W0AJO), Peter (W0OW), Peter (KC0FJA)

Fall Poker Run
2026-09-13 07:00 - 17:00, 2027-09-12 07:00 - 17:00, 2028-09-10 07:00 - 17:00, 2029-09-09 07:00 - 17:00, 2030-09-08 07:00 - 17:00 | Rampart Range, CO, United States
Twice a year, the Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee sponsors a non-competitive Poker Run for off-road motorcycles (no ATV’s) and riders of all ages. There is a short course (approximately 15-25 miles) and a long course (approximately 50-55 miles). Riders of all abilities are welcome. Prizes are awarded on the basis of the poker hand you draw at the final check point. The Fall Poker Run is not a race, it is an EVENT!
This is a non-competitive event and the 5 prizes awarded for each course are based on the rider’s luck in drawing one of the five highest winning poker hands consisting of five (short course) or seven (long course) total cards at the final checkpoint. It’s truly a wonderful experience.
ARESDEC will provide tactical communications & situational awareness for Poker Run event staff. ARESDEC members should expect to provide APRS/LoRa tracking, checkpoint communications, Forward Observer (FOB), observe Poker Run operations and monitor the Net, report any emergencies, medical issues, and/or disabled bikes, and report rider activity like first rider through, sweeps passing through the checkpoints, and event staff arriving and departing. We coordinate with Douglas County Search & Rescue (DCSAR) for their services if needed on the course.
ARES R1D5 Members can contact Training@aresdec.org or staff@aresdec.org if you have questions, suggestions or concerns. We look forward to working with the event sponsor and partners for a successful event!
Background: The Rampart Range Fall Poker Run is planned and run by the RRMMC (Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee). RRMMC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit corporation founded in 1972 to work with the Forest Service to promote and preserve dirt bike trail riding opportunities in the Rampart Range area of Pike National Forest near Sedalia, Colorado.
Event Website: http://rampartrange.org/poker-run/

NA0TC TechFest - by 285 TechConnect Radio Club
2026-11-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Church – Lakewood CO, 3101 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO, 80227, United States
The 285 TechConnect Radio Club presents an annual TechFest in November, a club tradition since 2006. The TechFest has 5 hours of presentations on technical topics related to amateur radio, plus a “demo corner” where club members show off some of their operating technology, and a “free table” with donated items free for the taking.
Payment methods accepted at the door: Cash, Check, Zelle.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
2027-07-23 - 2027-08-01, 2028-07-28 - 2028-08-06, 2029-07-27 - 2029-08-05, 2030-07-26 - 2030-08-04 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock, CO, 80104, United States
The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is a longtime tradition that holds a special place in the hearts of Douglas County residents. This highly attended event has been a showcase for the skills and talents of many for generations. Complete with PRCA rodeos, 4-H, FFA and Open Class exhibitors, Jr. Livestock Sale, carnival, entertainment and much more, this is a fun gathering for young and old.
During the Douglas County Fair, ARES R1D5 will be operating out of the Fair’s command center, and we are part of the DC Security and Facilities team. We will be using public safety talkgroups. This year we are sitting with those who are monitoring a large number of CCTV cameras installed around the fairgrounds. We will be communicating with law enforcement at the Fair, and with Douglas County Law or Fire dispatch if the need arises.
RADOs will be needed each day of the event to provide necessary coverage. Please contact Training@aresdec.org for more information.
Event website: https://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/
