NC-ARES signs MOU with Nevada County OES

The ARRL and Nevada County ARES group have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nevada County OES (Office of Emergency Services) to provide Emergency Communication support and Community outreach to all Amateur Radio operators living in Nevada County. Look for more details in the next few weeks.

Welcome New Members

NC-ARES welcomes several new members who joined in the past few months:

Sean Robichaud K6ACN
Mathieu Peters KN6TCE
Frank Kavenik WA9QJR

Meeting Thursday 17th Feb on Zoom

Regular twice monthly meeting begins at 7:15PM immediately following the Net.
Discussion Topics:
GMRS working group report
Winlink Mapping Cache
APRS Functions and Software

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In-person Meeting

Thursday 11/4/2021 – 6:30-9:00PM

Nevada County Airport Administration Building
13083 John Bauer Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Park in front.

Winlink Exercise Planning and Hands-on

RATPAC Zoom Presentation – Wed 9/29, 6:00

TOPIC: Radio propagation

Speaker/Presenter:  Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, ARRL Central Division Director 

Carl is the author of April QST “Solar Cycle 25 Is Finally Here” and winner of QST Cover Plaque Award


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October Meetings

October 7 – 19:15-21:00 hrs
– Fundamentals of Emergency Communications Training, continued.

October 21 – 19:15-21:00 hrs

– TBD

Welcome New Member

Welcome the newest ARES member, KN6PKE Jerrod Stranahan. Jerrod is a newly minted General Class operator who lives in Grass Valley. Welcome Jerrod.