The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has published the results from to 2024 Field Day event, held last June, in the December 2024 issue of “QST” magazine, and online as well. Nearly 32,000 amateur radio operators in the United States participated, either individually or as part of an organized club, to setup their radio gear […]
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ARES R1D5’s Response to the Winter Snowstorm of Nov 7–9 When the first hints of the snowstorm began to roll into Elbert County, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) District R1D5 was already preparing. The storm’s intensity was predicted to leave parts of the county isolated, and the Elbert County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
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On Saturday, October 26, 2024 members of ARESDEC participated in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Simulated Emergency Test (SET) to practice operations that mimic an actual emergency event. For three hours, a total of 13 members operated an on-air exercise using a scenario where a cyberattack had caused widespread power outages throughout the state,
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The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) hosted its second annual Heroes Gala, a celebration dedicated to honoring the remarkable individuals who make a difference in the community, on September 13th, 2024. ARES R1D5, or the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Douglas and Elbert Counties, was invited to showcase their equipment and services at the Heroes
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On September 8, 2024, the Fall Poker Run, hosted by RRMMC with communication support from ARES R1D5, proved to be another outstanding event. This occasion was particularly special as it marked Wade Forbush’s (K0WJF) inaugural role as Mission Coordinator. Wade’s careful planning and passionate leadership were clear throughout the day. Despite the usual unpredictabilities, Wade
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The following link to the Douglas County NEWS-PRESS is the fruit of our new PIO, Brad Tombaugh’s, labor to engage media contacts in the local area and convey how amateur radio is helping the community. The article covers ARES R1D5 communications for community events, in times of emergency, and sometimes just for plain ol’ fun.
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