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Congratulations to Harold McMullen KE5WCQ for upgrading to general, to Bryan Loper KG5VDK and 16-year-old Jake Stegall KG5VDL for passing their technician! Special thanks to all the VEs who volunteered with the test sessions.
Danny Richard KG5ESG was appointed the new ARES Emergency Coordinator for Cass and Morris County on June 21. Danny got to work on implementing a county emergency communications plan for the counties. Jim Collom N5YU donated a dedicated ARES repeater that provides wide coverage for both counties.
November marks the final formal club meeting each year for the RACC. The 2017 officers were elected, and the 2016 RACC Christmas Party plans were finalized to be held at the Champions Bible Church on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 6:30pm.
An unusual band opening on 2 meters allowed for FM contacts to be made on simplex and repeaters further than two hundred miles away late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning (16-17 November 2016).
The ARRL sent a mass email soliciting member support and action to encourage elected representatives to vote in favor of the Amateur Radio Parity Act. The league has made it easy by pre-loading a form on a website where members can type in their information, and an email is sent to the appropriate representatives.
You can help, too! Go to: https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-pass-amateur-radio-parity-act
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Cass and Morris County ARES Revived
Danny Richard KG5ESG was appointed the new ARES Emergency Coordinator for Cass and Morris County on June 21. Danny got to work on implementing a county emergency communications plan for the counties. Jim Collom N5YU donated a dedicated ARES repeater that provides wide coverage for both counties.
Looking for Members
Participation in ARES nets is open to all licensed amateur radio operators, regardless of membership status with any organization (club, ARES, or ARRL), with appropriate operating privileges. However, deployment to sensitive areas require additional training and credentialing.
If you are interested in rewarding participation in the public service aspect of amateur radio, please visit http://www.arrlntx.org/join-ares and download the application to join the Cass and Morris County ARES organization. Completed applications can be given to Danny Richard KG5ESG or Jerry Goodson W5BFF at a regular RACC Club Meeting.
Emergency Communications
The Freedom Link provides the best resource in the region for hazardous weather nets (SKYWARN). ARES goes beyond weather nets to provide communications support during events, emergencies, and disasters. ARES operators operate from their home stations, as well as hospitals, shelters, command posts, and other field assignments as necessary.
Public Service Honor Roll
ARES members who complete so much training and service are eligible for recognition by the ARRL in QST Magazine in their Public Service Honor Roll. Amateur Radio isn't just fun, but rewarding, as well.
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