ARESDEC

Winlink "Hands On" Saturday Workshop
2029-04-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2030-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Winlink Hands-On Workshop
How would you like to have some radio fun, try some new things, and not have to give up a whole day to do it? Did you know Winlink is a critical tool in the ARES R1D5 member toolbox. So, what better way to “sharpen the saw” than getting together, having some fun, sharing knowledge, enjoying some donuts and building some great comradery?
Mark your calendars for our annual Winlink Hands-On Workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to setup your radio equipment, antenna and use Winlink to communicate messages to remote destinations. We will be testing our equipment to ensure software is configured correctly, radios are tuned and we can connect with other stations to send messages.
We will be using different protocols like Telnet, VARA FM, VARA HF, Packet and even peer-to-peer.
If you are new to Winlink or haven’t tried Winlink before, please come, get some hands on experience and see how easy it is.

All are welcome to participate. For more information, please contact Training@aresdec.org

February 2024 Winlink workshop in very cold weather. Various ARESDEC members working together to send Winlink messages using different protocols.

ARES SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Workshop
2029-04-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Jim Rooney N4JJR from the ARES R1D5 district will lead us in this workshop. The evening will be packed with information that will help protect you and your family during inclement weather. This is open to ARESDEC members.
At the workshop, you will learn:

Basics of thunderstorm development
Fundamentals of storm structure
Identifying potential severe weather features
How to contact NWS and submit a weather report to NWS
Basic severe weather safety.

Even if you have attended this event in past years, SKYWARN training is a great refresher of weather features we don’t see every day. This event kicks off the ARES R1D5 weather spotting season for severe weather within Douglas & Elbert Counties.

ARRL Colorado Section Monthly Net
2029-05-14 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-06-11 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-07-09 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-08-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-09-10 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-10-08 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-11-12 19:00 - 19:30, 2029-12-10 19:00 - 19:30 and 2 more dates | CO
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 ham community. This net takes place every second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the repeater owners and clubs that host the Section Net. Please feel free to visit the websites of all the clubs that carry the Colorado Section Net. Additionally, we appreciate the Colorado Traffic League for allowing us to use their usual time slot on the Colorado Connection to host this net at 7 PM.
The net is carried on the following repeater systems:

WE0FUN Fun Machines Repeaters
Colorado Connection VHF Repeater System
Rocky Mountain Ham Radio Wide Talk Group 700
Northern Colorado ARC Buckhorn Repeaters
Mountain Amateur Radio Club Repeaters
Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club

Computer and digital modes:

Allstar – Node 28368
Echolink – *CANONCTY* 363976
DStar – XRF815B, XLX815B, DCS815B or REF815B
TGIF – DMR 815
YSF – US CO WE0FUN 53927
P25 – Talkgroup 10209
NXDN – Talkgroup 31081
M17 – 815B

The above information is found on the website link at https://colorado-arrl.us/arrl-section-net/

ARESDEC New Member Training - Fall Class
2029-11-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2030-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Welcome all new ARES members wanting to be part of our Team!
With a heart to serve others, you are joining a team of professionals who love the hobby of amateur radio and have a desire to serve others. ARESDEC is a very well respected organization within Douglas and Elbert Counties. It is a privilege and honor to serve with a great group of individuals. We are glad you are here!
By attending New Member Training, you will gain valuable training and information, including:

Learn what ARES of Douglas & Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) is and does
Learn which agencies we serve and how we serve them
Identify the events we support during the year
Deployment standards, best practices and preparations needed
Learn about our Winter Operations and preparations needed to serve in a Shelter.
Learn about the frequency list, training available throughout the year, and what is expected of our members.

The day will finish with a hands-on radio exercise (time permitting). Bring your hand held (HT) radio programmed to the correct frequencies, and if you don’t have your radio yet, no problem, we’ll provide one for use during the exercise. Need a refresher? All members of ARES R1D5 are invited to participate in the training course as well.
Come, join us. We will meet in Room 144 in the lower level of the building.
If any questions, please reach out to Training@aresdec.org.

Radio Firmware & Code Plug Update Workshop
2030-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Each Spring, ARES R1D5 members assemble together on a Saturday to help each other update radio firmware, update code plugs and troubleshoot any radio issues in an effort to get our radios ready for the coming busy season of planned events and (potentially) unplanned activations. We also share tips and techniques to improve our experience in the hobby.
We usually begin the morning at 0900 with a presentation on a radio topic of interest to the group. Afterwards, we break into separate rooms based on radio model to update code plugs, firmware and troubleshoot our radios. We will have Elmers standing by to assist as needed.
So mark your calendar and bring your HT / mobile radio to the workshop. Hopefully you’ll leave with a radio that is ready for the upcoming season of events.
We will meet in the Youth Room 144 in the lower level.
If you are willing to be an Elmer during one of these DMR workshops, please reach out to Training@aresdec.org.

Pictures taken at the February 2024 Winlink workshop – It was VERY, VERY cold!!

ARESDEC New Member Training - Spring Class
2030-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
