Author Archives: KK4ECR

2017 Field Day

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Clay County Amateur Radio Emergency Service and Orange Park Amateur Radio Club will hold the 2017 Field Day event WHEN: June 24th @ 2:00pm until June 25th @2:00pm WHERE: Orange Park High School, 2301 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park WHO:  Open House … Continue reading →

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ClayARES Trailer Repairs

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

A HUGE “Thank You!” to Jim MacKinnon, KB2EZN, and KME America Marine Tube, who helped us repair the trailer that was donated to ClayARES by Clay County Department of Emergency Management. On Saturday, May 13, Jim Winfrey, Chris White, and … Continue reading →

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Florida Strider’s Memorial Day 5k

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

The Florida Strider’s 2017 Memorial Day 5k will be on Monday, May 29th.  We are looking for 5 to 6 operators to help us out for this event.  We will be operating from 7am until approx 10am.  Please complete the … Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Day Crossband Communications Test Set for Saturday, May 13

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

US Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard stations will participate in the annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Communications Test on Saturday, May 13. This annual HF communication interoperability event, sponsored by the Department of Defense since 1934, challenges Amateur … Continue reading →

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Emergency Communications Driving Increase in Amateur Radio Operators

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

Hams standing by and ready to help during disasters or other events. BY JAMES CARELESS / APRIL 11, 2017 More Americans than ever have been licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as amateur radio operators, and those in the know … Continue reading →

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