• Operation Cross Talk – Multi-State NVIS Exercise & Contest

    Training

    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 […]

  • ARES VHF Net 2000

    ARES VHF Net 2000

    Statewide ARES voice Nets are held each Sunday. At 2000 hours the VHF Net meets on the Colorado Connection system of repeaters. In the Denver area the Connection is found on 145.310 MHz. and an 88.5 Hz tone is required. Come join us!

  • ARRL Colorado Section Monthly Net

    Training

    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 […]

  • ARESDEC Weekly Net

    Weekly Net

    Weekly Nets Weekly ARESDEC nets are held every Thursday at 20:00 local time, except for the fourth Thursday of each month which is reserved for our monthly Face-to-Face meeting. The default Net frequency is the 448.425 MHz  repeater (negative offset, 107.2 Hz tone), but may sometimes be moved to other frequencies in order to test our […]

  • Dayton Hamvention 2026

    Hamfest/Convention
    Greene County Fair and Expo Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States
    Event

    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. […]

  • ARES VHF Net 2000

    ARES VHF Net 2000

    Statewide ARES voice Nets are held each Sunday. At 2000 hours the VHF Net meets on the Colorado Connection system of repeaters. In the Denver area the Connection is found on 145.310 MHz. and an 88.5 Hz tone is required. Come join us!

  • ARESDEC Weekly Net

    Weekly Net

    Weekly Nets Weekly ARESDEC nets are held every Thursday at 20:00 local time, except for the fourth Thursday of each month which is reserved for our monthly Face-to-Face meeting. The default Net frequency is the 448.425 MHz  repeater (negative offset, 107.2 Hz tone), but may sometimes be moved to other frequencies in order to test our […]

  • Amateur Radio License Testing

    Amateur Radio License Testing
    FD - Pradera Fire Station 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO, United States
    VE Testing

    Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC  2026 Saturday Test Dates: Jan 24 Feb 28 Mar 28 Apr 25 May 23 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 29 Sep 26 Oct 24 Nov 21 Dec 19 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Location: Pradera Fire Station (aka Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184), 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134 […]

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