On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 0900, ARESDEC members gathered together to attend a DMR firmware and code plug update workshop. The workshop was organized by ARESDEC Training Officer Wade Forbush (K0WJF) and took place at the Parker United Methodist Church in Parker. Those in attendance were taught by our own in-house speaker Jerry […]
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Prohibited actions Drivers cannot hold or use a mobile device while driving, including for voice calls or GPS. Drivers under 18 cannot use a phone for any reason, except in emergencies. Permitted actions Drivers can use hands-free accessories, such as: Penalties The first offense is a $75 fine and two license suspension points. Repeat offenders
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On Sunday, December 22, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) R1D5 successfully installed a permanent Diamond X50 antenna at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. This project brought together the expertise and teamwork of Dick (K8ZTT), Hal (KE0KFB), Bill (KF0CWS), Gabriel (KF0LYR), and Jerry (AG7U). Why the Exhibit Hall? As
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The annual Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K was a great success, and ARES R1D5 was proud to provide communications support for this community-focused event. The race, held on Thanksgiving morning, brought together over 1,500 participants, families, and volunteers for a lively and energizing start to the holiday. A Stellar Team in Action Jim Rooney (N4JJR)
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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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