ARES/EmComm Net has moved to WestCO Repeater System
We have moved our regular Wednesday night ARES/EmComm net to the WestCO repeater system to give us wider coverage to allow more members to check in. By moving to WestCO,…
Colorado ARES August DMR Test
One of the goals of all the Regions and Districts in Colorado ARES is the capability to quickly and efficiently establish statewide voice communications. Since our partners at Rocky Mountain…
Save the Date – WCARC Hamfest and Swapmeet
It seems like it’s far away, but the WCARC Hamfest and Swapmeet is coming up on August 12th at our usual meeting location (First Christian Church). While this is sponsored…
Mesa County ARES Supporting Mountain Bike, Running Races
Mesa County ARES has again been asked to provide race communications for the upcoming Desert Rats and Fruita AdventureFest events near Grand Junction. We have worked with Gemini Adventures to…
Wednesday Night Net
For years, we’ve conducted the RACES net every Wednesday at 1930 on the GMRA linked repeater system. RACES has always been active in Colorado, but the net has evolved as…
Winlink – Bi-Weekly Practice Group – McCAW
Howdy Everyone: We have decided to put together a Winlink practice group, McCAW – Mesa County Colorado ARES Winlink. Even though it is Mesa County, anyone-anywhere is welcome to participate.…
Army MARS program – Monthly 60 Meter Operations
Colorado ARES Members, The Army MARS program is conducting monthly 60 Meters Operations to interoperate with the amateur community throughout the rest of 2021. The “nets” will be conducted the…
Amateur Radio Operators Help Fill Earthquake Donut Holes
An interesting article on Amateur Radio Operators role during earthquakes. Not only in emergency communications but in Seismic Information gathering with the help of ARES and Winlink. This is a…
Severe Weather Spotter and Safety Classes – SKYWARN
The National Weather Service office in Grand Junction offers free Spotter Training Classes throughout the year and around the western slope. If your interested in learning how to spot severe…