• March Face-to-Face, Weather Ops (ARES) Training & DTRS Radio Demo

    Face-to-Face
    HRSS - Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    Face-to-Face (F2F) Meeting – Presentation on our Wx Spotting protocols used within the ARES R1D5 group.Here, at our March F2F, we will have two presentations: 1) Quick demo of our served partner agency, Elbert County OEM DTRS radios - short demo of the radio and how they work, what channels we are to use, etc. […]

  • Introduction to DMR Programming

    PUMC - Parker United Methodist Church 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, United States
    Training

    Do you know what DMR is all about?  Do you know how it works?  Do you know how to code a DMR enabled code plug for your HT or mobile radio?  If you answered 'NO', we have a workshop for you! Brad / W0BDT will lead us through an Introduction to DMR programming workshop to […]

  • Face-to-Face: Vehicle Power Systems

    Face-to-Face
    NB - New Beginning Community Church 10550 S Progress Way #100, Parker, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    At our April 2024 Face to Face meeting, we will be privileged to have Mike Pappas, W9CN lead a presentation on vehicle power systems.  Everything you wanted to know about Vehicle Power systems but were afraid to ask: Alternators and batteries Voltage Boosters Best practices for wiring radios to vehicle electrical systems. If you've been […]

  • Mad Gravel Race

    Mad Gravel Race
    Elbert County CO
    Event

    We are again planning to enhance our skills by providing APRS/LoRa tracking, Aid Station communications, and likely some Rover and SAG (support & gear) for a family of three races in Elbert County: Hemi Hustle: 30 miles Hemi Five-O: 50 miles Hemi: 100 miles Mad Gravel and The Hemi are part of the Junior Cycling […]

  • Spring Poker Run

    Rampart Range CO, United States
    Event

    ARESDEC will provide tactical communications & situational awareness for Poker Run event staff.  Full details still forthcoming.  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 […]

  • Elbert County ICP (Incident Command Post) Training

    Elbert County EOC 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO, United States
    Training

    Elbert OEM and ARES have agreed to a date for ICP training that is required for those working volunteering to work the 2024 Elizabeth Stampede ICP. Other Elbert County EOC-badged ARES members are welcome to attend the ICP training even if they are not working the event. Training Time:    1900-2100 Location:          Elbert County EOC, 751 […]

  • ARRL Field Day (weekend)

    ARRL Field Day
    ARRL Field Day

    ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.  The event called Field Day, encourages hams to set up antennas and radios outdoors […]

  • July Face-to-Face – DC/EC OEM Visit with ARES R1D5

    Face-to-Face
    HRSS - Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    Now that Field Day is over and was a huge success, we'll give a brief report on the activities and fun we had. We will also be honored to have some of our served agencies with us.  Douglas County Office of Emergency Management and Elbert County Office of Emergency Management leadership will be present, sharing […]

  • Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

    Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
    Douglas County Fairgrounds 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock, CO, United States
    Event

    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 […]

  • Elbert County Fair & Rodeo

    Elbert County Fair
    Elbert County Fairground 95 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO, United States
    Event

    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 […]

  • BMW Championship, Castle Pines Golf Course

    Douglas County EOC 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, United States
    Event

    Assist DC OEM in providing SA of PGA Championship which promises to be the largest sporting event ever held in DougCo. ARES EOC ESF‐2 support anticipated. Requirement being refined with DC OEM.