So often we hear local amateur radio EmComm leader’s state that they cannot get a local EMA on board to use amateur radio for emergency […] Read More
Author: w9abs
We have all heard the saying; many in the ham community repeat the saying. “WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS” is the mantra for amateur radio operator […] Read More
Many are familiar with the term Mutual Aid. Police and fire departments have them, Emergency Management has them. Even some non-profits have cooperating arrangements with […] Read More
When talking to amateur radio operators about increasing emergency communication activity, one of the most common complaints heard is: “Nobody wants to do anything! Until […] Read More
Let’s face it, the use of amateur radio for emergency communications in Illinois has been lacking for a long time. Granted small steps have been […] Read More
Valerie Hotzfeld (NV9L) will be speaking at the Central Illinois Skywarn Meeting about the deployment of amateur radio operators to Puerto Rico in the aftermath […] Read More
This year, all ARES organizations were required to register their individual organizations with the ARRL through ARES Connect. ARES Connect is the new ARRL volunteer […] Read More
PSEWG Report Date: January 5, 2018 To: Rod Blocksome K0DAS, Chairman, Programs and Service Committee From: Public Services Enhancement Working Group (PSEWG) Jim Pace K7CEX […] Read More
Every year local amateur radio operators support many Public Service Events which give back the community while practicing our skills. The ARRL published a nice […] Read More
The ARRL Executive Committee reviewed plans to implement recommendations of the Entry Level License Committee, when it met on October 14 in Hartford, Connecticut. At […] Read More
*** This Class has been canceled *** The Chatham Emergency Management Agency will be hosting the National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday […] Read More
SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY When the sky turns dark or the wind picks up, public service volunteers provide essential weather information as it’s happening. SKYWARN Recognition […] Read More
Central Illinios Skywarn was invited by the National Weather Service Office in Lincoln to apply for the designation as a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador. After […] Read More
Earlier this year a survey was conducted to ascertain how viable emergency communications remain within the amateur radio community. Survey background: Over 100 licensed amateur […] Read More
Ever needed (or just wanted) an Azimuthal Map showing the heading to other points around the world? We’ve come across this nifty little website […] Read More
Caribbean Island residents and the Amateur Radio community have hardly had a chance to catch a breath from Hurricane Irma as recovery operations continue, but […] Read More
The Capital City Century is an annual bicycling event put together by the Springfield Bicycle Club. The course for the Capital City Century is mainly […] Read More
FCC Opens 630/2200 Meters to Amateur Use as of October 16, 2017; Pre-Registration Required! The FCC has authorized amateur radio use of the 630 and […] Read More
Amateur Radio volunteers from the St. Croix Amateur Radio Club are supporting the Hurricane Irma response at the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), […] Read More