Category Archives: Training

The First Annual ClayARES 2 Meter Contest

On November 5th ClayARES will be conducting its first ever 2 meter contest. We’ll make as many contacts in different zip codes as possible, with only the 2M simplex mode using 100 watts maximum! It’s a great chance to learn … Continue reading

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ARRL Training Webinar, “Contesting as Training for Public Service,”

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ARRL Training Webinar, “Contesting as Training for Public Service,” Set for July 24

07/12/2016 A free ARRL Training Webinar, “Contesting as Training for Public Service,” hosted by Ward Silver, N0AX, will take place on Sunday, July 24, 8 until 10 PM EDT (0000-0200 UTC on July 25). All are invited to join the … Continue reading

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Tips for Beginning Net Control Operators

Taken from the ARES e-Letter for January 20, 2016 Here in northwest Ohio, we have acquired many new hams and encourage them to operate as net control station (NCS) for various routine nets to gain them experience, providing us with a … Continue reading

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Public Service Communications: Know, Communicate, and Maintain the Boundaries

[Taken from the The ARES E-Letter for December 16, 2015] Here are two quotes, which stunned me as much as they should you: “I had no idea what the hams were doing — they were making decisions that were not theirs … Continue reading

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