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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We completed another successful ARESDEC Field Day! We almost had to move our site after we were mostly setup, but it was determined we could stay the weekend; ask us about it. We operated as N0KV 3A CO. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words…
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Ham radio operators from the Amateur Radio Emergency Services of Douglas and Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from noon on Saturday until noon on Sunday, June 22-23. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for
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On June 2, 2024, the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) of Douglas and Elbert Counties showcased their dedication and expertise at the RRMMC Poker Run. With 18 volunteers at the helm, equipped with advanced communication technologies like Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) and LoRa tracking, the event was a testament to preparedness, collaboration, and community service.
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ARES Region 1, District 5 (R1D5) congratulates Chris (AE0SE), Jarrett (WX0JLM), and Jim (N0DAX) for completing new member training. NMT (New Member Training) took place on Saturday March 16th at the Parker United Methodist Church. New members learned about the organization’s history, structure, and mission as well as current requirements and professional standards. New members
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On Wednesday March 13th R1D5 ARES was activated by the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management (DC OEM) ahead of the anticipated snowstorm that was forecasted to bring significant snow to the Front Range. NWS forecasts predicted as much as two feet of snow in South Douglas County, from Castle Rock to Monument Hill. Douglas
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