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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Welcome to Hamfest 2026! Ticket Sales, Commercial & Flea Market registrations are all open. Hotel reservation links are open too for booking your stay in Huntsville. For the first time since 2007, we will again host the ARRL National Convention. The League will have an increased presence with several representatives from HQ. Forum scheduling will […]
Welcome to Hamfest 2026! Ticket Sales, Commercial & Flea Market registrations are all open. Hotel reservation links are open too for booking your stay in Huntsville. For the first time since 2007, we will again host the ARRL National Convention. The League will have an increased presence with several representatives from HQ. Forum scheduling will […]
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!
What is Situational Awareness? Situational awareness or situation awareness, often abbreviated as SA is the understanding of an environment, its elements, and how it changes with respect to time or other factors. It is also defined as the perception of the elements in the environment considering time and space, the understanding of their meaning, and […]
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.
Wyoming HamCon is the 2026 iteration of the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention being held at the Best Western Hotel and Convention Center. Address:Â 123 West E Street in Casper, Wyoming. August 28-30, 2026. There will be lots of Amateur Radio related activities throughout the three days with forums, and guest speakers. Keynote Speaker Our […]
Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC Â 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 […]
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!
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 […]