NVIS is an important mode for Colorado ARES, which can provide reliable communications in a three to five hundred mile radius without the use of repeaters. NVIS is not an antenna, but it is a propagation mode where antennas can be configured to optimize NVIS properties. Does that sound confusing? If so, you need to […]
New for 2026, Operation Crosstalk is a three-hour long all NVIS exercise that encourages ARES members to get on the air and make as many NVIS contacts as possible using a defined set of exercise HF frequencies. This exercise is being conducted in cooperation with Wyoming ARES providing even more NVIS possible contacts. How do […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
*R1D6 Guest Speaker Night — Sep 15* ARESDEC's own KF0PAY is presenting *The Code Plug Briefing* at this month's R1D6 F2F Zoom — how one district automated its way out of a problem every ARES unit eventually hits: more radios, older volunteers, no time to keep up by hand. *What you'll see:*• Why a fleet […]
Monthly Rocky Mountain Ham University Classes for 2026-2027 - FREE! There’s no charge for our classes and everyone is welcome in person, or online. Classes will be held in person at the location below and simulcast on Zoom. Many of the classes are in the form of a lab, so we are looking forward to […]
Monthly ARRL Section Net Everyone is invited to check in and join the discussion! This net is dedicated to all things related to amateur radio in Colorado, including updates from the ARRL. It’s the perfect place to announce ham fests, club activities, request assistance from fellow hams, and share anything of interest to the Colorado […]
This is an event you will not want to miss. Why? Because we all use it in Amateur Radio! The Automatic Packet Report System (APRS) is an amateur radio capability used extensively by ARES and other groups to display the location of spotters, sweeps and other important event […]
This year's exercise is called Operation Dull Lightning and the scenario centers on rolling power outages. The scenario - Iranian hackers have attacked Colorado's power grid, resulting in random power and Internet outages around the state. During these outages we need to keep communicating both using voice and data capabilities. This year's SET is […]
