ARESDEC

ARESDEC Weekly Net
2026-04-02 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-05 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-06 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-23 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-02 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 20:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) and 7 more dates
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 capabilities.
Guests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net.

ARES VHF Net 2000
2026-03-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-22 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-15 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-01 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-22 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-15 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-08 20:00 - 20:30 and 51 more dates
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!

ARES HF SSB Net 0800
2026-03-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-03-22 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-03-15 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-03-08 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-02-22 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-02-15 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-02-08 08:00 - 08:30 and 51 more dates
Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.
Please join us.

Amateur Radio License Testing
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 | FD – Pradera Fire Station, 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
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
Contact: ve@aresdec.org
Registration Options:

Send an e-mail to ve@aresdec.org and a registration link will be sent to you for the specific session you’re interested in.
Visit https://hamstudy.org/sessions/K8ZTT/all to complete your registration online.

On the application, you will be asked to answer the “Basic Qualification Question” which says, “Has the Applicant or any party to this application, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court?” Whether you answer “yes” or “no”, you may continue to take the test; however, if you answer, “yes”, you will need to follow the special instructions regarding the disposition of your case.

To take a FCC exam, you must do or/and bring the following:
1. MANDATORY BEFORE THE EXAM – FCC Registration Number (FRN). Examinees are required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form. New license applicants must create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the CORES Registration page and the FCC’s Registration instructions Per FCC rules, a valid email address is also mandatory on the application form to receive FCC correspondence, including the official copy of your Amateur Radio license.

2. One legal photo ID (identification):

State Driver’s License
Government issued Passport
Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card
Student School Photo ID card
State Photo ID card

3. If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:

Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)
Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
Social security card
Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit
School ID card
School or Public Library card
Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on Form 605.

4. Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise, two non-photo IDs are required.
5. Original and one photocopy of CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam) toward the next class license, if any. ***The CSCE is only needed if testing before a license issue or update is not reflected in FCC Database.
6. The 2026 fee is $14.00. Cash is preferred; check or credit card “may be accepted” in extreme circumstances. Credit cards may not always be accepted. The examination fee allows an examinee to take one test of each element. Element “retakes” are allowed for an additional payment of $14.00.
7. Optional Supplies – pen, pencil, eraser, calculator. Only calculators without memory and programming or with proof of memory and programming cleared are allowed. Calculators must be “stand-alone”; that is, not an “app” on a phone or tablet. You will have access to a calculator on the PC that will be provided to you for purposes of taking your exam. You may also request scratch paper in the exam; do not bring your own scratch paper.

ARESDEC Weekly Net Cancelled
2026-03-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-25 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-25 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 20:00 - 20:30 and 4 more dates
There is no Weekly Net on the 4th Thursday of each month if ARESDEC is sponsoring a monthly Face-to-Face meeting or if a holiday falls on the 4th Thursday.

Face-to-Face: Planning Your Next POTA Activation
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | NB – New Beginning Community Church, 10550 S Progress Way #100, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Planning Your Next POTA Activation
Parks on the Air, or POTA, has quickly become one of the most popular amateur radio activities. What’s required to do POTA? Are their rules to this activity? What equipment do you need to do POTA? What do POTA and ARES have in common? During our March Face-to-Face meeting we will answer all these questions and more. Additionally, you’ll learn tricks and tips from POTA experienced people from our own ARES district.
This same presentation won many accolades during last’s year’s HAMCON convention.
We’ll see you at our Face-to-Face meeting! For more information, please contact Training@aresdec.org.
Pictures below include Perry W6AUN and Brad W0BDT working a POTA activation at US-1212-Chatfield Stake Park in Colorado.
Equipment shown include an IC-705 and a BuddiStick antenna.

ARESDEC Weekly Net
2026-03-19 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-19 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-18 20:00 - 20:30 and 21 more dates
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 capabilities.
Guests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net

ARESDEC New Member Training - Spring Class
2026-03-14 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.

ARRL Colorado Section Monthly Net
2026-03-09 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-10 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 19:30 and 5 more dates
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/

Monthly Staff Meeting
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Monthly ARES R1D5 Staff Meeting held in person and online via Microsoft Teams. Link to Microsoft Teams will be provided before each Staff meeting. In-Person location will remain the same each month unless advised otherwise.

Face-to-Face: How to Restore an All American 5 (AA5) Tube Radio
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Welcome to our February 2026 Face-to-Face Meeting!
Walt AB0VZ will present to us a project that he completed in the recent past which will be very interesting for all to hear, especially those who are electronics gurus.
Walt will discuss how he restored an All American 5 (AA5) Tube Radio. He’ll review the common circuit diagram, safety considerations, and use of relevant test equipment and procedures for successful restoration of a classic antique AM radio.
All are welcome to join us! For more information, please contact Training@aresdec.org.

The Philco PT-44 is an example of an All American Five (AA5) radio set. This is not the actual unit that Walt worked on.
Back view of a Philco PT-44 radio, showing tubes.

Starlink Demo & Radio Firmware/Code Plug Update Workshop
2026-02-21 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.
NEW THIS YEAR – STARLINK DEMO!!!!
Since ARESDEC recently purchased a new Starlink system, we will do a demo of the connectivity and bandwidth features available to us for planned events. This will be fun. We will do the demo at the BEGINNING Of the workshop, in case there are people who are not planning on staying for the radio updates part.
We will begin at 0900 with the Starlink demonstration and then 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.

Douglas County AuxComm Spring All-Hands Meeting
2026-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Douglas County EOC, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
ARES R1D5 members and the Douglas County (DC) OEM staff will meet in the Spring and Fall each year for AuxComm training. The meeting is held at the DC County EOC. Meeting time is 1830 – 2030. The purpose of this meeting is to become better acquainted with EOC processes and procedures, discuss any changes within the EOC since the last time we met and anything needed to be prepared to support activations in the EOC.
W6AUN will facilitate the meeting. Stay tuned for more details.

Presidents Day
2026-02-16

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

ARES Section Winlink 101 Online Workshop
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Have you used Winlink before? Do you want to learn more about it? Winlink is a critical tool to the ARES member toolbox and is used by ALL Colorado ARES groups. We each should know how to send and receive messages over the Internet and by radio wave propagation.
What radio equipment and software configuration are needed to successfully send a message over the air?
If you are new to Winlink or want a refresher, this online workshop is for you. We’ll go over the basics of the Winlink application, learn how to create a message, attach forms like the ICS-213, ICS-213RR, a Field Situation Report and learn how to send images.
Be sure to join us. Perry, W6AUN will be our trainer during the online workshop.
Please check with your ARES District for the Zoom link to join.
For information or questions, please contact Training@aresdec.org or W6AUN@aresdec.org.
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Face-to-Face: Understanding NVIS Propagation
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
NVIS propagation, or Near Vertical Incidence Skywave, is a type of radio communication that allows signals to travel medium distances (up to 650 km) by sending radio waves nearly straight up into the ionosphere, where they are reflected back down to Earth. This method is particularly useful in areas where traditional line-of-sight communication is obstructed, such as mountainous regions.
Ron, N0IVN, will present this topic to us at our January Face-to-Face meeting. Come, learn the theory and how to put this in practice. What kind of antenna do you need to successfully do NVIS? What considerations should you think through before engaging in NVIS communications? Which HF frequencies are best for using NVIS propagation? How does NVIS help Emcomm as a resource in communications? Is NVIS better during the daytime or night time?
These questions and more can be answered by N0IVN. See you at the January Face-to-Face meeting. All are welcome to attend.

ARESDEC NPO Annual Meeting
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
ARESDEC members,
Welcome to a New Year! One thing the new year brings are new activities for the ARESDEC.

It’s time to renew your NPO annual membership for another year! The $10 NPO donation can be easily made by going to our website.
We have two NPO board member seats that came to term at the end of last year.
Starting January 1st, we are opening a nomination window that ends at midnight on the 3rd Wednesday of January.
These NPO board member seats are for a 2-year term. To nominate, you must be a current NPO member and your nominee must be a current NPO member.
You are able to nominate yourself if you meet the above criteria.

Being an ARESDEC NPO board member is not a demanding job. You are called upon when major financial or NPO policy decisions need to be made. Before our January Face-to-Face meeting, we will hold our annual NPO business meeting. During our business meeting, nominated NPO board candidates will be given 10 minutes to tell those present why they are interested in serving on the ARESDEC NPO board. To nominate an NPO member as a candidate, email me at W6AUN@aresdec.com to register your nomination.
By the way, we are ordering pizza for our NPO business meeting. Pay your annual NPO membership donation ($10 via PayPay) now and then join us at the NPO business meeting for a slice and to meet the board member candidates.
See you at the NPO annual business meeting and our Face-to-Face meeting that follows,
Perry, NPO Board Vice President

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19

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.

ARESDEC Weekly Net Cancelled
2026-01-01 20:00 - 20:30
There is no Weekly Net on the 4th Thursday of each month if ARESDEC is sponsoring a monthly Face-to-Face meeting or if a holiday falls on a Thursday.

New Years Day
2026-01-01

New Year's Eve
2025-12-31

Face-to-Face Meeting Cancelled Due to Christmas Day
2025-12-25 19:00 - 21:00
December Face-to-Face meeting cancelled due to Christmas Day. Will Santa bring you a new radio or antenna?

Christmas Day
2025-12-25

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24

Amateur Radio License Testing
2025-12-20 09:00 - 11:00 | FD – Pradera Fire Station, 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC
2025 Saturday Test Dates:

Jan 25
Feb 22
Mar 22
Apr 26
May 24
Jun 21
Jul 26
Aug 23
Sep 20
Oct 18
Nov 22
Dec 20

Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Pradera Fire Station (aka Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184), 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134
Contact: ve@aresdec.org
Registration Options:

Send an e-mail to ve@aresdec.org and a registration link will be sent to you for the specific session you’re interested in.
Visit https://hamstudy.org/sessions/K8ZTT/all to complete your registration online.

On the application, you will be asked to answer the “Basic Qualification Question” which says, “Has the Applicant or any party to this application, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court?” Whether you answer “yes” or “no”, you may continue to take the test; however, if you answer, “yes”, you will need to follow the special instructions regarding the disposition of your case.

To take a FCC exam, you must do or/and bring the following:
1. MANDATORY BEFORE THE EXAM – FCC Registration Number (FRN). Examinees are required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form. New license applicants must create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the CORES Registration page and the FCC’s Registration instructions Per FCC rules, a valid email address is also mandatory on the application form to receive FCC correspondence, including the official copy of your Amateur Radio license.

2. One legal photo ID (identification):

State Driver’s License
Government issued Passport
Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card
Student School Photo ID card
State Photo ID card

3. If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:

Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)
Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
Social security card
Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit
School ID card
School or Public Library card
Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on Form 605.

4. Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise, two non-photo IDs are required.
5. Original and one photocopy of CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam) toward the next class license, if any. ***The CSCE is only needed if testing before a license issue or update is not reflected in FCC Database.
6. The 2025 fee is $14.00. Cash is preferred; check or credit card “may be accepted” in extreme circumstances. Credit cards may not always be accepted. The examination fee allows an examinee to take one test of each element. Element “retakes” are allowed for an additional payment of $14.00.
7. Optional Supplies – pen, pencil, eraser, calculator. Only calculators without memory and programming or with proof of memory and programming cleared are allowed. Calculators must be “stand-alone”; that is, not an “app” on a phone or tablet. You will have access to a calculator on the PC that will be provided to you for purposes of taking your exam. You may also request scratch paper in the exam; do not bring your own scratch paper.

Monthly Staff Meeting
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-14 18:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date | PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Monthly ARES R1D5 Staff Meeting held in person and via Microsoft Teams. Link to Microsoft Teams will be provided before each Staff meeting. In-Person location will remain the same each month unless advised otherwise.

Face-to-Face Cancelled due to Thanksgiving Holiday
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00
Face-to-Face cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K Run
2025-11-27 07:30 - 12:00 | 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!

Colorado State Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
2025-11-01 | Douglas County EOC, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
ARRL’s annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET) for Colorado is usually scheduled sometime during the Fall each year. This year it falls on November 1st.
This nationwide exercise is the chance to test personal emergency-operating skills and the readiness of communications equipment and accessories in a simulated emergency-like deployment. The ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service ® (ARES®), the National Traffic System (NTS), the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), SKYWARN, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN), and other allied groups and public-service oriented radio amateurs are among those who are eligible to participate in the simulated exercise and to practice emergency operation plans, nets and procedures.
This year the Colorado ARES Section will organize a coordinated communications exercise for all Colorado regions and districts. The scenario and injects have not yet been developed or announced. The annual exercise promises to test our radio skills and equipment abilities. We may operate from each of our served agency’s EOC and Hospital’s Emergency Radio room.
It’s a great opportunity to participate and develop skills that are invaluable if the crisis were the real thing! Time and duration of the event to be provided by leadership. If you want to participate, please contact OPS@aresdec.org. For more information about our training opportunities, please contact Training@aresdec.org.

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/

ARESDEC Weekly Net Cancelled
2025-10-16 20:00 - 20:30
There is no Weekly Net because ARESDEC is sponsoring a monthly Face-to-Face meeting.

Face-to-Face: Winter Operations
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Our October Face-to-Face meeting focuses on the important components of Winter Operations and preparing ourselves for potential activations during the winter.
Several seasoned members of the ARES R1D5 team will present content about Winter Missions/Activation, Readiness (including vehicle prep), Winter Travel Advisories, Cold Weather Hazards (Frostbite/Hypothermia), Shelter Operations (including Red Cross and Communications)…and finally Demobilization.
There will be some hands-on demonstrations of items carried by some of our team members in their winter go-kits. Come and get prepared!
Anyone interested in Amateur Radio or becoming an Amateur Radio operator is welcome to attend our monthly Face-to-Face meetings.

Face-to-Face Meeting: Everything Coax for Amateur Radio
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | NB – New Beginning Community Church, 10550 S Progress Way #100, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Do you know what kinds of coax cable to use for your application? What’s the difference between RG58A/U, RG58U, RG-8X, RG-8U, LMR240, LMR400 coax? What is the attenuation DB/100ft for the different types of coax cable? These are all great questions that every amateur radio operator has at one point or another in time.
Ron N0IVN will lead us through a thorough analysis of different types of coax cable and provide a complete guide to choosing the correct coax for your application.
Everyone is invited to attend our monthly Face-to-Face meetings.

DC AuxComm Semi-Annual All-Hands Meeting
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Douglas County EOC, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
We schedule two “semi-annual” meetings for DC AuxComm members to meet together for AuxComm training. Our first DC AuxComm meeting is scheduled in February at the Douglas County EOC. The second will usually be scheduled in September each year. Meeting time is 1830 – 2030. The purpose of this meeting is to become better acquainted with the EOC, to discuss EOC process and procedures, and to talk about the various communications equipment used by AuxComm members when deployed to the EOC. W6AUN will facilitate the meeting and discussions. DC OEM staff may attend to provide additional instruction.
Stay tuned for more details.

Fall Poker Run
2025-09-07 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.
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/

Building ICS-213RR Messages and VEOCI Demo
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
We are in for a treat! Jennifer Ward, Douglas County OEM Emergency Coordinator, will join us for the evening filled with fun and learning. Do you know what an ICS-213RR form is used for? What does the ‘RR’ mean? (Hint: It means “Resource Request”).
Jennifer will teach us how to properly complete an ICS-213RR form used in the Logistics Section of the EOC during an activation/incident. The form is used to record the type and quantity of resources needed by the requestor. The ICS-213RR form is also used to track the status of the resources after they are received. Local organizations and agencies may use modified versions of the ICS-213RR form to meet specific needs and requirements.
How do you complete a 213RR form properly? What goes into it? What is the process to get a ICS-213RR to the EOC in a complete and timely manner? We will have a table top exercise filling out ICS-213RR forms. What does the Logistics Section do with it after receipt? How does the EOC track resources when ordered and received? These and many other questions will be answered as we learn together.
We’ll also have a demonstration of VEOCI Emergency Management software and how it works with the ICS-213RR. You don’t want to miss this Face-to-Face meeting.
See you at the meeting!

RMHAM - The SUMMER Swapfest
2025-08-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Adams County Riverdale Regional Park & Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
RMHAM has decided to step up and present The SUMMER Swapfest to replace the previously cancelled Denver Radio Club event. We’ll hold this on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 between 9 AM and 1 PM. RMHAM wants to continue to provide a summertime opportunity for Colorado hams to buy, sell, trade and most importantly have the “eyeball” QSO’s that we all enjoy!.

Elbert County Fair & Rodeo
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-03 | 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/

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
2025-07-25 - 2025-08-03 | 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/

ARRL Field Day 2025
2025-06-27 12:00 - 2025-06-29 12:00 | Rueter-Hess Reservoir, 9343 Double Angel Road, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
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 in the “Field” and make as many radio contacts with other hams as is possible in a 24-hour period.
The purpose of Field Day is to simulate a national level disaster where normal communications infrastructure is impacted over a wide area. Hams, also known as amateur radio operators, have a long history of providing communications during local and national emergencies and disasters. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) of Douglas and Elbert Counties has organized a Field Day location in the Parker area at Rueter-Hess Reservoir, 9343 Double Angel Road, Parker. This location is off Stroh Road, south of Hess Road, on the southeast side of the Rueter-Hess Reservoir. Here is a Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bWw3m4VVxYS28w8n9.

The exact GPS coordinates are: 39.478959084187515, -104.81674008006836
Setup begins at 12:00 PM on Friday, and the beginning of actual Field Day activities/communications start at 12:00 PM on Saturday and continuing for 24 hours until 12:00 PM on Sunday. And not a drop of AC power is used to communicate across the globe. Amazing, right?
ARES of Douglas and Elbert Counties will be making ham radio contacts from a NEW Field Day location. The public is invited to check out Field Day and come see what ham radio is all about.

Peter, W0OW (left) and Bill, KF0CWS (right).
Everyone is welcome to come and see what happens at Field Day!

ARESDEC Weekly Net
2025-06-26 20:00 - 20:30
Weekly Net

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 capabilities.
Guests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net.

Face-to-Face Meeting Cancelled Due to Field Day Activities
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
June Face-to-Face will not be held this month due to Field Day events

Elizabeth Stampede
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-08 | 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.

Spring Poker Run
2025-06-01 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/

Mad Gravel Race
2025-05-25 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 Memorial Day weekend this year!

Located in Kiowa, Colorado, the Mad Gravel Race is a series of events that are held over the Memorial Day weekend each year. ARESDEC is proud to provide communications support for 3 important races described below.
We are again planning to enhance our team and individual communication 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 as 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!

Face-to-Face: Field Day Planning & Go-Kit Presentations
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Summer is almost here and that means that the annual ARRL Field Day is just around the corner. At our May Face-to-Face meeting, we will cover some Field Day planning and logistics type activities. Our ARES leadership under the direction of W6AUN will lead that discussion.
We’ll also be treated to several “Go-Kit” presentations from some of our members. What’s in your “Go-Kit”?
All interested amateur radio operators – or those interested in becoming amateur radio operators are welcome to attend the Face-to-Face meeting.
This will be a packed evening of great information shared with all. Please come and join us. All are welcome.
Stephen, KG7KWW (Left). Josh, W0RTA (Right), displaying their go kit in action.
Field Day is right around the corner!

RMHAM University - Grounding and lightning protection
2025-04-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Cherry Creek Schools ESC, 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
2024-2025 RMHAM U Season is here.
There’s no charge for our classes and everyone is welcome in person, or online.
Classes will be both in person at the Cherry Creek Schools Educational Services Center, 4700 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO but will but will also be simulcast on Zoom. Many of the classes are in the form of a lab, so we are looking forward to meeting in person. RMHAM University full length classes are scheduled from 8:30AM to Noon on the listed day. Once you sign up, you will have access to the zoom information in the registration system. You may ask questions via chat or via your microphone.
All of our courses are free to the public, but you will need to register to get the Zoom meeting information.
Today’s Workshop – Grounding and lightning protection
How not to get you or your equipment zapped by lightning.
Zoom Meeting ID: 899 2441 6627 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presented by: Mike K7AIH
Besides watching via Zoom, classes will also be in person at:
Cherry Creek Schools ESC
4700 S. Yosemite Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Face-to-Face: ICS Planning Process for Planned and Emergent Incidents with a Table Top Exercise
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | NB – New Beginning Community Church, 10550 S Progress Way #100, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
Announcing April Face-to-Face Meeting
Topic: ICS Planning Process for Planned and Emergent Incidents with a Table Top Exercise
Presenter: Jim N4JJR
Our April F2F meeting will focus on the planning process for planned and emergent incidents. Have you ever received an IAP (Incident Action Plan)? Other that the mish-mash of words and pictures in an IAP, have you ever thought about Why and HOW it gets created?
Learn about the NIMS (National Incident Management System) based planning process that guides virtually EVERY emergency in the U.S. and it’s territories ranging from a simple ambulance call to to a CAT 5 hurricane.

Face-to-Face: ARESDEC Storm Operations Training
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Presentation on our Wx Spotting protocols used within the ARES R1D5 group.Here, at our March F2F, Jim N4JJR will lead us through some very important topics to ARES R1D5, including:

How to be a mobile storm spotter
How ARES activates and manages our members in the field
How to prepare / Wx Spotting GO-KIT
How to Wx Spot
When, what and how to report
How to Demobilize
How to Stay Safe

WHY DO WE DO THIS?
In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning cause hundreds of injuries and deaths and billions in property and crop damages throughout the country. To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN® with partner organizations such as ARES. We participate to help keep our local community safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.

RMHAM University - Antenna Workshop
2025-03-08 08:30 - 12:00 | Cherry Creek Schools ESC, 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
2024-2025 RMHAM U Season is here.
There’s no charge for our classes and everyone is welcome in person, or online.
Classes will be both in person at the Cherry Creek Schools Educational Services Center, 4700 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO but will but will also be simulcast on Zoom. Many of the classes are in the form of a lab, so we are looking forward to meeting in person. RMHAM University full length classes are scheduled from 8:30AM to Noon on the listed day. Once you sign up, you will have access to the zoom information in the registration system. You may ask questions via chat or via your microphone.
All of our courses are free to the public, but you will need to register to get the Zoom meeting information.
Today’s Workshop – Antenna Workshop
Antennas for HF and VHF. Transmission lines, different HF antennas (dipole, OCF, Zepp, bazooka, multi-band, trapped, vertical, beams), building and tuning wire antennas, yagis, trapped, etc. Oriented at practical considerations, stealth, size and height, etc.
Zoom Meeting ID: 851 4738 2641 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presented by: Doug K2AD and Willem AC0KQ
Besides watching via Zoom, classes will also be in person at:
Cherry Creek Schools ESC
4700 S. Yosemite Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Face-to-Face: MC of Planned Events
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | HRSS – Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129, United States
Have you thought about volunteering to be the Mission Coordinator for an ARESDEC planned event? Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Mission Coordinator? In ARES, we use Mission Coordinators for both planned events and ‘real-world’ activations. What does it take to be a Mission Coordinator? Are the demands on a Mission Coordinator different for planned events versus activation? Come to our Face-to- Face meeting to get these questions and more answered by experienced ARESDEC Mission Coordinators.
During this Face-to-Face meeting, we will do a deeper dive into the planning and execution of planned events and probably take 75-90 min. Jerry, AG7U plans to involve our District EC and the 2024 MCs (AD0UZ, K0WJF, N4JJR & W6AUN) in a panel type discussion (in addition to the presentation) to include their perspective and experience. We’ll include some Field Day lessons learned.
It will be well worth your time to attend and walk away with all the information you need to be an MC in 2025!
Chris KF0KFA and Chris K0BOM (NCS/ANCS respectively) at the Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K, (11/23/2023)

ARESDEC Presentation to American Legion Post 82 - Elizabeth, CO
2025-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion Post 82 – Elizabeth, CO, 228 S Banner St, Elizabeth, CO, 80107, United States
On February 22, 2025, ARESDEC members will participate in a presentation to the American Legion Post 82 in Elizabeth, Colorado regarding what ARESDEC is, our mission, our services, the served agencies and communities we serve. As an all-volunteer public service organization, we are made up of FCC licensed and trained Amateur Radio operators who provide their own equipment to perform communications services for community events and in times of emergency.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Douglas and Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) is one of 28 ARES districts in the state of Colorado. 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.
If any ARESDEC members wish to participate in this presentation, please reach out to Operations@aresdec.org or W0KDE@aresdec.org.

DMR Hands-On Workshop
2025-02-15 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 to help each other update radio firmware and DMR code plugs in preparation for the busy schedule of events we support each year. We share tips and techniques to improve our understanding and use of DMR. Finally, we work together to test our DMR radios, code plugs and troubleshoot any issues we might find.
We will begin the morning at 0900 with a presentation by Jerry, AG7U on Roaming. Afterwards, we will break out into separate rooms based on a limited set of radio manufacturer / models, and with the help of top notch “Elmers” standing by, we will upgrade code plugs, firmware and troubleshoot any issues we are having with our DMR code plug.
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 planned activities and possible activations.
We will meet in the Youth Room 144 to start and break out to other rooms based on need and attendance.
If you are willing to be an Elmer during one of these DMR workshops, please reach out to Training@aresdec.org.

RMHAM University - Nerdfest
2025-02-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Cherry Creek Schools ESC, 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
2024-2025 RMHAM U Season is here.
There’s no charge for our classes and everyone is welcome in person, or online.
Classes will be both in person at the Cherry Creek Schools Educational Services Center, 4700 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO but will but will also be simulcast on Zoom. Many of the classes are in the form of a lab, so we are looking forward to meeting in person. RMHAM University full length classes are scheduled from 8:30AM to Noon on the listed day. Once you sign up, you will have access to the zoom information in the registration system. You may ask questions via chat or via your microphone.
All of our courses are free to the public, but you will need to register to get the Zoom meeting information.
Today’s Workshop – Nerdfest
An eclectic assortment of talks on topics of interest to hams.
Zoom Meeting ID: 860 8788 6425 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Presented by: Multiple individuals
Besides watching via Zoom, classes will also be in person at:
Cherry Creek Schools ESC
4700 S. Yosemite Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
