Category Archives: Preparedness

Hurricane Fiona and Tropical Depression #9 – Hurricane Watch Net

The following is an update from the Hurricane Watch Net. Please keep in mind that this doesn’t indicate activation or deployment of ClayARES members. Do not self-deploy. All ClayARES members are encouraged to monitor and assist the Hurricane Watch Net … Continue reading

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Post-hurricane Season Maintenance for Your Ham Radio Station

The best thing you can do for your ham radio station is to spend a little time doing regular maintenance and the end of hurricane season is the perfect time to do a little touch-up around your shack here in … Continue reading

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Looking for a New Deployment Handheld Radio?

The temps are dropping and that means that it’s time to drop some wishlist hints for Santa about a new radio gear, like a new deployment HT. Not sure what to wish for? Check out “What’s the Best Ham Radio … Continue reading

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The General Class License Ham Cram is Online

It’s finally here! The Ham Cram for the General Class License is available at OutdoorCore. And there’s a 15% discount through the end of October. Just enter the code OCTOBER15 when checking out. There will be additional courses, such as … Continue reading

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Hurricane Ida – Louisiana ARRL Section SITREP 18

Louisiana Situation Report 13 – 2021 – 8 Hurricane Ida Many of us are following the recovery efforts in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida’s landfall. Please find below the situation report submitted by Louisiana SEC James Coleman. This is specifically useful … Continue reading

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