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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T080000
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CREATED:20241210T032808Z
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UID:10004330-1772352000-1772353800@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES HF SSB Net 0800
DESCRIPTION:Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.\nPlease join us. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-hf-ssb-net-0800/2026-03-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T033542Z
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UID:10004591-1772395200-1772397000@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES VHF Net 2000
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us!
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-vhf-net-2000/2026-03-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260302T203000
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CREATED:20251205T201703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T201704Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/monthly-staff-meeting-2-2/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church\, 11805 S Pine Drive\, Parker\, CO\, 80134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staff Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241109T225114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T225114Z
UID:10002445-1772740800-1772742600@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARESDEC Weekly Net
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Nets\n\nWeekly 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. \nGuests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net.
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/aresdec-weekly-net/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T083000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T032808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T015141Z
UID:10004331-1772956800-1772958600@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES HF SSB Net 0800
DESCRIPTION:Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.\nPlease join us. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-hf-ssb-net-0800/2026-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T033542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T014921Z
UID:10004592-1773000000-1773001800@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES VHF Net 2000
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us!
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-vhf-net-2000/2026-03-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20250119T031217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T015927Z
UID:10004812-1773082800-1773084600@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARRL Colorado Section Monthly Net
DESCRIPTION:Monthly ARRL Section Net\nEveryone is invited to check in and join the discussion! \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \nThe net is carried on the following repeater systems: \n\nWE0FUN Fun Machines Repeaters\nColorado Connection VHF Repeater System\nRocky Mountain Ham Radio Wide Talk Group 700\nNorthern Colorado ARC Buckhorn Repeaters\nMountain Amateur Radio Club Repeaters\nWestern Colorado Amateur Radio Club\n\nComputer and digital modes: \n\nAllstar – Node 28368\nEcholink – *CANONCTY* 363976\nDStar – XRF815B\, XLX815B\, DCS815B or REF815B\nTGIF – DMR 815\nYSF – US CO WE0FUN 53927\nP25 – Talkgroup 10209\nNXDN – Talkgroup 31081\nM17 – 815B\n\nThe above information is found on the website link at https://colorado-arrl.us/arrl-section-net/
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/5940/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241109T225256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T225256Z
UID:10002506-1773345600-1773347400@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARESDEC Weekly Net
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Nets\n\nWeekly 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. \nGuests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/aresdec-weekly-net-2/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20251214T022452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T023127Z
UID:10005047-1773478800-1773493200@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARESDEC New Member Training - Spring Class
DESCRIPTION:Welcome all new ARES members wanting to be part of our Team! \nWith 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! \nBy attending New Member Training\, you will gain valuable training and information\, including: \n\nLearn what ARES of Douglas & Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) is and does\nLearn which agencies we serve and how we serve them\nIdentify the events we support during the year\nDeployment standards\, best practices and preparations needed\nLearn about our Winter Operations and preparations needed to serve in a Shelter.\nLearn about the frequency list\, training available throughout the year\, and what is expected of our members.\n\nThe 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. \nCome\, join us.  We will meet in Room 144 in the lower level of the building. \nIf any questions\, please reach out to Training@aresdec.org.
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/aresdec-new-member-training-spring-class/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:PUMC – Parker United Methodist Church\, 11805 S Pine Drive\, Parker\, CO\, 80134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T083000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T032808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T015141Z
UID:10004332-1773561600-1773563400@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES HF SSB Net 0800
DESCRIPTION:Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.\nPlease join us. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-hf-ssb-net-0800/2026-03-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T033542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T014921Z
UID:10004593-1773604800-1773606600@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES VHF Net 2000
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us!
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-vhf-net-2000/2026-03-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241109T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T225421Z
UID:10002567-1773950400-1773952200@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARESDEC Weekly Net
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Nets\n\nWeekly 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. \nGuests are welcome! Please listen to NCS instructions prior to checking in to the net
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/aresdec-weekly-net-3/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T083000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T032808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T015141Z
UID:10004333-1774166400-1774168200@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES HF SSB Net 0800
DESCRIPTION:Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.\nPlease join us. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-hf-ssb-net-0800/2026-03-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T033542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T014921Z
UID:10004594-1774209600-1774211400@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES VHF Net 2000
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us!
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-vhf-net-2000/2026-03-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20251215T030147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T200159Z
UID:10005062-1774551600-1774558800@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:Face-to-Face: Planning Your Next POTA Activation
DESCRIPTION:Planning Your Next POTA Activation\nParks 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. \nThis same presentation won many accolades during last’s year’s HAMCON convention. \nWe’ll see you at our Face-to-Face meeting!   For more information\, please contact Training@aresdec.org. \nPictures below include Perry W6AUN and Brad W0BDT working a POTA activation at US-1212-Chatfield Stake Park in Colorado. \nEquipment shown include an IC-705 and a BuddiStick antenna.
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/face-to-face-planning-your-next-pota-activation/
LOCATION:NB – New Beginning Community Church\, 10550 S Progress Way #100\, Parker\, CO\, 80134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Face-to-Face Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241110T012208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T012208Z
UID:10002644-1774555200-1774557000@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARESDEC Weekly Net Cancelled
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/aresdec-weekly-net-cancelled/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Weekly NET Cancelled
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241109T033527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T003638Z
UID:10001241-1774688400-1774695600@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:Amateur Radio License Testing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC \n 2026 Saturday Test Dates: \n\nJan 24\nFeb 28\nMar 28\nApr 25\nMay 23\nJun 20\nJul 18\nAug 29\nSep 26\nOct 24\nNov 21\nDec 19\n\nTime: 9:00-11:00 AM \nLocation: Pradera Fire Station (aka Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184)\, 6120 Bridle Path Ln\, Parker\, CO 80134 \nContact: ve@aresdec.org \nRegistration Options:  \n\nSend an e-mail to ve@aresdec.org and a registration link will be sent to you for the specific session you’re interested in.\nVisit https://hamstudy.org/sessions/K8ZTT/all to complete your registration online.\n\nOn 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. \n  \nTo take a FCC exam\, you must do or/and bring the following: \n1. 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. \n  \n2. One legal photo ID (identification): \n\n\n\nState Driver’s License\nGovernment issued Passport\nMilitary or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card\nStudent School Photo ID card\nState Photo ID card\n\n\n\n3. If no photo ID is available\, two forms of identification: \n\n\n\nNon-photo State ID card (some states still have them)\nBirth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)\nSocial security card\nEmployer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit\nSchool ID card\nSchool or Public Library card\nUtility 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.\n\n\n\n4.  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. \n5.  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. \n6. 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. \n7. 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. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/amateur-radio-license-testing/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:FD – Pradera Fire Station\, 6120 Bridle Path Ln\, Parker\, CO\, 80134\, United States
CATEGORIES:VE Testing
ORGANIZER;CN="ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI":MAILTO:ve@aresdec.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T083000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T032808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T015141Z
UID:10004334-1774771200-1774773000@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES HF SSB Net 0800
DESCRIPTION:Colorado statewide ARES Voice Nets are held each Sunday. The HF single sideband Net meets at 0800 hours on 3810 KHz.\nPlease join us. \n 
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-hf-ssb-net-0800/2026-03-29/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T181406
CREATED:20241210T033542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T014921Z
UID:10004595-1774814400-1774816200@aresdec.org
SUMMARY:ARES VHF Net 2000
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCome join us!
URL:https://aresdec.org/event/ares-vhf-net-2000/2026-03-29/
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