September is fast approaching and that means it’s Simulated Emergency Test time. Each of our ARES groups should formulate and hold a simulated exercise. This is an important annual event to test our capabilities with communications outside of our usual shacks. Cole County has submitted examples of their 2022 SET Handbook and After Action Report. …
Severe weather continues to happen in Missouri with many severe thunderstorms and some tornados this month. Skywarn® operations this month reported a total of 44 operations with 494.3 hours of service spotting the weather for our neighbors. Skywarn ops combined with all of our other reported activities for July resulted in a total of 209 …
Field Day is now over and I have received notes that many operations were successful and had good public relations. Field Day has always been a great exercise and a chance to Elmer new hams in setting up and operating away from home. In St. Charles County, our ARES group had a number of hams …
Governor Mike Parson has issued a Governor’s Proclamation proclaiming June 19 – June 25, 2023 Amateur Radio Week in Missouri celebrating Amateur Radio and Amateur Radio Operators in conjunction with ARRL Field Day 2023. Thanks to Steve Wooten, KC0QMU, ADEC for District C Missouri Section for requesting the proclamation from the Governor’s Office. You can …