EmComm Training

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Nov 092021
 

Learn the basics of this powerful emergency communications tool in four, no-charge Zoom class sessions taught by four members of ARES Los Angeles -- KK6DA, W0DHG, NR6V, W6AH. Each 60-90-minute class will demo what you need to use Winlink over-the-air, and is accompanied by a series of video shorts you can review at your own pace. All classes will be archived at WAVETALKERS.COM to view again and again. 

 
If you can do email, you can do email by amateur radio with powerful built-in EMCOMM forms to assist your served agencies. Open to all licensed amateur radio operators. Please feel free to forward to anyone or any group who will find learning the basics of Winlink a valuable experience from people who experiment with the future of EMCOMM frequently. We’ll cap it at a sizable limit.
 
Sign up here: cq.wavetalkers.com/winlink4emcomm — Pre-class questions to KK6DA directly off-list  DavidAhrendts@... 

Skywarn Appreciation Event

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Nov 092021
 
SKYWARN™ Recognition Day was developed in 1999 by the National Weather Service and the American Radio Relay League. It celebrates the contributions that SKYWARN™ volunteers make to the NWS mission, the protection of life and property.
 
Amateur radio operators comprise a large percentage of the SKYWARN™ volunteers across the country. The Amateur radio operators also provide vital communication between the NWS and emergency management if normal communications become inoperative.
 
All SKYWARN™ spotters provide critical weather information before, during and after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow, ice and wind, storms and tornadoes, flooding and fire. This is our 24 hours to recognize all of the SKYWARN™ spotters serving our nation!
 
Check out all the details on this website.

Blue Angels are coming to Colorado

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Aug 242021
 

In case you haven't heard: The Blue Angels are coming to Colorado in October. Judging by the prices for tickets, it looks to be a really good show. Check out the link for the details.

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2021/06/15/tickets-blue-angels-show-loveland-colorado-go-sale-july-6/7705724002/

Note that tickets are required. There are several different levels of tickets starting at $55.00 for one day general admission pass.

Looks like there are tickets available and parking passes as well, if desired. Tickets can be purchased at greatcoloradoairshow.com

The Blues will be flying the new Super Hornets.


		

Field Day 2021 – Boulder County

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Jun 212021
 

BCARES

BCARES will not be operating Field Day as an organization this year, but there will be a number of BCARES members and equipment at the BARC Field day site. There you will likely see some demonstrations of ATV and a sample of our latest microwave communication project, in addition to the typical Field Day activities.

BARC

The Boulder Amateur Radio Club is returning to its tradition Field Day site at the Betasso trailhead above Boulder. Check out their website for the details of their Field Day activities.

LARC

The Longmont Amateur Radio Club will be returning this year to the Izaak Walton recreation site once again. You can checkout their announcement flier with all the details by Clicking Here.

IPRC

The Indian Peaks Radio Club is planning their Field Day Activities at the Bar-K Ranch this year. Click Here to learn more about this club and their Field Day 2021 Plans.

ARLX006 Annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test Set for Saturday, May 29

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May 262021
 
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ARLX006 Annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test Set for Saturday, May
29
 
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QST de W1AW  
Special Bulletin 6  ARLX006
From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  May 24, 2021
To all radio amateurs
 
SB SPCL ARL ARLX006
ARLX006 Annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test Set for Saturday, May
29
 
The annual WX4NHC station on-the-air test will be held on Saturday,
May 29, 1300 - 2100 UTC. The WX4NHC operators plan to be working
remotely again this year as the National Hurricane Center plans to
maintain all CDC COVID-19 pandemic protocols until the end of 2021.
The yearly exercise takes place just ahead of the official start of
the Atlantic Hurricane Season, June 1 - November 30. Assistant
WX4NHC Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R, said the event offers an
opportunity for radio amateurs worldwide to exercise the sorts of
communication capabilities available during severe weather.
 
"We will be making brief contacts on many frequencies and modes,
exchanging signal reports and basic weather data (sunny, rain,
temperature, etc.) with any station in any location," Ripoll said.
 
Participating stations may use HF, VHF, UHF, APRS, and Winlink, with
WX4NHC HF activity centering on the Hurricane Watch Net frequencies
of 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz, depending on propagation, and will
operate elsewhere as conditions dictate. WX4NHC will also
participate in the VoIP Hurricane Net, 2000 - 2100 UTC.
 
As for the upcoming hurricane season, Ripoll said, "Even if you are
not directly affected by a hurricane situation, please volunteer to
monitor and relay reports; just one report can make a difference and
help save a life!"
 
In conjunction with the National Hurricane Conference next month,
the traditional Amateur Radio Workshop sessions will be held
virtually on Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 AM - 12 PM EDT and 1:30 - 5 PM
EDT. The sessions will be moderated by Rob Macedo, KD1CY, Director
of Operations, VoIP Hurricane Net, with Ripoll.
 
To access the Zoom meeting check-in, use the meeting ID 844 9788
6921, and the passcode 565708.
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Earth EX

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May 102021
 

What is Earth EX

EARTH EX is an annual online exercise designed to present an opportunity for participants to test their plans, policies, and procedures against one of the six Black Sky Scenarios. EEX 2021 is the fifth delivery of the EARTH EX concept and is the most ambitious to date. EARTH EX is a Multi-Sector, International Exercise Focusing on Government, Business, and Community Continuity in response to a global threat to destabilize networks and critical lifeline utilities. The overarching threat is to impact the secular world by directly impacting the financial markets and confidence in the modern industrialized governments and economies.  We are driving thoughts and discussions towards identifying the critical elements and path to achieve a global continuity plan for increased resilience.

Robert Smith (N0ZFV) brought this to my attention today as a possible BCARES training exercise, and to spread the word about this program that can be utilized by individuals as well as groups.

Click Here for a PPT presentation from the initial planning session for this year's exercise.

One Page Flier for an Earth/EX description 

Also, for more information about this you can access the EIS website.

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions............Jerry