Cold and wet sums up the weather on Sunday, June 4th, in the Rampart Range. Both motorcycle riders and ARES R1D5 members commented that this was the wettest event in recent memory. Despite less-than-optimal weather, ARES R1D5 members prevailed and found ways to stay warm, dry, and provide communication services, including GPS tracking via radio […]
Spring Poker Run 2023 Read More »
When is an amateur radio operator not an amateur radio operator? Sounds like the setup to a joke, but in this case it most certainly is not. Volunteers from ARES of Douglas and Elbert county provided communication support for the Elizabeth Stampede using public safety radio instead of amateur radio. In Colorado, the Digital Trunked
Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Read More »
Weather was great, radio propagation not so much. That notwithstanding ARESDEC volunteers made it work. This was the 3rd year that ARESDEC has volunteered to provide communications, SAG (Support & Gear – keep everyone safe, provide tools and bike support, and help shepherd the ride), and Sweep (staying at the back of the bicycle ride
R1D5 along with several other regions/districts participated in a mini SET (Simulated Emergency Test) to help R10D3 demonstrate the capabilities of ARES and Amateur Radio to their served agencies in Lincoln County. The mini SET also served to prepare individual ARES districts for the upcoming statewide SET in October. The simulated emergency was based on
Mini SET May 20th, 2023 Read More »
On Thursday, March 30th, R1D5 ARES was activated by Elbert County OEM to provide communications support for the 125 Fire. This wind driven grass fire started near the intersection of highway 24 south and County Road 125. The fire burned approximately 1000 acres, took one structure, and caused the evacuation of the town of Simla.
R1D5 ARES Supports the 125 Fire in Elbert County Read More »
