From Sam, WS6P:
Effective 12/25 The filling out of the FSD-98 is no longer needed, after registering in the ARESConnect system.
The ARRL is expected to discontinue the form in 2019.
Greetings from West Point,
As I mentioned in the past; the ARRL has been revamping the ARES program over the past 18 months. Some of the things that I have seen, I feel, do not benefit the program, and some do. I am going to address just one that benefits us as a team. The creation of the ARESConnect system will allow me and the Asst. EC’s to better track members time and ARES events.
As you know we have several events we support each year, they are: Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride, Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Mud Run, Ride and Walk for Art and ARRL Field Day. These events help tune our communication skills for an emergency, like the Point Fire and others.
At the present time we have 36 ARES members, out of those we have 8 that moved out of the area or asked to be removed from ARES, leaving 28 members. Out of these 28 we have 8 that are questionable leaving 20 ARES members to cover the county in an emergency.
Our Section EC asks that current ARES members register in the ARESConnect system by Dec 31. We are doing well, all of the Asst. EC’s, our RACES Radio officer and myself have registered and 8 ARES members, leaving 7 ARES members that need to register. Once we get our current members in the system we can begin adding new members.
The place to register is at https://arrl.volunteerhub.com/lp/sjv/ , the section also requests that you use your call sign as your username. If you are having issues with registering please let me know, I may be able help you get into the system. Also let me know that you have completed the registration so I can make sure that you are added to our ARES team.
The ARRL is planning a User Webinar for the ARESConnect system and it should happen before the end of the year, I’ll pass on the information once I receive it.
Be safe,
Sam – WS6P
Emergency Coordinator – Calaveras County
West Point, Wilseyville, Glencoe, Mokelumne Hill areas
(209) 293-4010
W6WPT Repeater 440.100 + T100
WIRES-X node 33432
Hi Mark,
Tuesday/Wednesday, 11/13-14 there were 10 or 11 CCSAR members searching in Paradise. Four were also CARS members, WA6ZTY, KM6AXF, KM6AFI and AE6LA. There were nearly 400 SAR volunteers and 100 firemen assigned to our search crews. Tuesday teams were assigned by residence location of unaccounted for persons to search for clues or signs of them. Fire personnel would safety clear the home sites and we made a more detailed search through the debris. There had been previous cursory searches and sifting searches are likely after what we did.
Wednesday we checked all abandoned vehicles in our assigned areas and marked them as cleared with orange painted X or flagging tape on salvageable vehicles.
The operation was like a small army. By their using ICS principles, effective searching was accomplished. All were patient with one another doing the unaccustomed. Tyvex suits, masks, gloves and decon after aren’t fun.
CCSAR had a 3 person team there 11/16 and there is another team there now, 11/19-21.
Best regards, Ken AE6LA
This just in from Mike Grcevich KB6USJ. Dee Richina, KM6ELF, in conjunction with Calaveras Animal Disaster Service, is gather relief supplies for animals affected by the Camp Fire in Butte County. Dee says they need towels, diapers, blankets, toiletries , dog food, goat food, chicken food, etc. The staging area is at Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital, Angels Camp 1+1/2 mile north of town on HWY 4. They will be transporting the supplies up to the Chico area on Sunday morning at 7am. Any donations will be appreciated.
Contact Dee (if needed) at 209-480-2161 or dee.richina@yahoo.com
If you are active on Allstar, DMR or Echolink, you might be interested in a project I’ve been working on. I have put up an analog to digital bridge on a hub node: Allstar Node 48909 Brandmeister Talk Group 3104925 … Continue reading
Well, the leaves are turning color and Fall is in the air. Say goodbye to the summer heat.
Please attend our fall CARS Meeting on Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018 at Round Table Pizza , Hwy 49 and Hwy 4 at 6:30pm.
Arrive early if you plan to get dinner and chat with other members
Thanks
Mark Godbout, N6IV, PIO
ps: If you have not already done so, please RSVP for the Holiday Luncheon Saturday,
Dec 8, in Murphys.
209-286-9333 or n6iv02@gmail.com
Happy Holidays and festivities are coming your way. Add the CARS Holiday Luncheon to your list.
Date: Dec. 8 Saturday. Time 1pm. FREE ADMISSION
Greetings everyone. Hope everyone saved the date of Dec. 8, 2018 Saturday for our CARS Holiday Luncheon. It is coming soon and I would like to get a preliminary headcount. I will be asking the club for an expense account at the next Nov. meeting so knowing how many will help.
Luncheon will be POT LUCK style with the club providing the main entree(s) and beverages, etc.
Attendees will be asked to please bring salads, appetizers, desserts, side dishes, etc. A sign-up list will be sent out mid- November so be thinking of what you may contribute.
I will be asking for volunteers to help with setup, food prep, cleanup, and the like, as the date draws closer.
Place: Club Room at the Diggin’s Mobile Home Park ,340 Tom Bell Road, Murphys, CA 95247 (take right turn at stop light on Highway 4) Map to follow.
Date: Sat 12-8-2018 Time: 1pm
PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible
Mark Godbout, N6IV (209) 286-9333 or n6iv02@gmail.com
TCARES UPDATE
Sonora Beginner Radio Communications Class
October 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The BunkHouse, 14535 Peaceful Valley Road
Sonora, CA 95370 United States + Google Map
COST: Free
Sonora Radio Communications Class Beginners: Learn radio communications for all ages. Advanced: Study for the Technician and General license. Cost: FREE! (sign up below) When: OCT 6, 2018, 9 AM til Noon. Where: 14535 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora CA (New address) How will you communicate with family during emergencies? Learn how to use all types of hand held mobile and base station radio equipment.
Not a Ham yet? This class is for you! This is for old hams, young hams, wannabe hams.
SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS: CLICK HERE
Turlock Amatuer Radio Club Estate Auction 10/27/2018
Please pass on to your membership this flyer of the upcoming Fall
Estate Auction… New Venue, GREAT facility… Gated parking, Kurt is
back with his famous luncheon sammiches… A great time will be had by
all I’m sure… Keep checking the web page for new arrivals of
equipment. www.w6bxn.org/auction [1]K6IXA Auctioneer
Greetings to all,
Summer is winding down and so is the heat (yes!). Time to get together again for some discussions and catching up. Come to our CARS Club meeting at Round Table Pizza , Hwy 49 and Hwy 4 this Thursday, Sept 13th, at 6:30pm.
Arrive early if you plan to get dinner and chat with other members
Thanks
Mark Godbout, N6IV, PIO