Category Archives: News

ARES in 2015

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Based on reports submitted by ARRL Section Emergency Coordinators, with 33 out of 71 sections reporting in, here’s what we know about the state of ARES in 2015:

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Member Appreciation Dinner Updates

Posted on December 2, 2015 by

We had a great time at the Member Appreciation Dinner.  For those of you who missed it, we had great food from Sonny’s BBQ, and of course Kasey Tate’s famous Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler & Pumkin Pies!!!  Thanks Kasey, you … Continue reading →

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Use of 146.52 MHz FM Simplex Frequency Cleared for ARRL Contests

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

The ARRL Programs and Services Committee earlier this year unanimously adopted a recommendation from its VHF and Above Revitalization Committee to remove the rule prohibiting the use of 146.52 MHz simplex for making contest contacts. The change becomes effective in … Continue reading →

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ARISS Celebrates 1000th Event, 15 Years of Permanent Ham Radio Presence in Space

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

This month, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program marked its 1000th space station Amateur Radio event, continuing a string that started 15 years ago, when the program established the first permanent ham radio presence in space. … Continue reading →

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Erika Dissipates, flooding still a concern

Posted on August 29, 2015 by

The following is a release from the Clay County Division of Emergency Management 1915EDT AUG 29 2015 ####################### Clay County Emergency Management- Erika Dissipates, flooding still a concern; The Clay County Division of Emergency Management would like to take this … Continue reading →

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