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- 2026 Simulated Emergency TestWe’ve received documentation for the 2026 SET that I will attach to this email. More Information is forth coming over the next day or so. For now this is what we know. 2026 Simulated Emergency Test Scenario
- Bike the Barns 2026, Thank you and Porcine PicturesThanks to all who helped with Bike the Barns support on Sunday. I am always gratified by the energy, dedication and creativity of you all! I also have to share a series of photos that Tom, W9TDP captured as he drove the route. It is an excellent example of “Ham” support of Bike the Barns.Continue reading “Bike the Barns 2026, Thank you and Porcine Pictures”
- Overview of Bike Routes for 2026I’ve been wrestling with finding a good repeater for an upcoming ride, Wright Stuff Century, and I created a map that includes the routes of four 2026 rides, Horribly Hilly, Dairyland Dares, Bike the Barns and Wright Stuff Century along with the approximate location of repeaters in the area, blue is FM38 and orange isContinue reading “Overview of Bike Routes for 2026”
- Volunteers Needed for Wright Stuff Century-September 6The Wright Stuff Century rides on September 6, starting at Brigham County Park. It is not as big as some of our other events, under 200 riders, 2 supported rest stops, 3 routes of 35, 65 and 100 miles. It is however one of our most spread out. While the route is not finalized asContinue reading “Volunteers Needed for Wright Stuff Century-September 6”
- Volunteers Needed for Badger Challenge – September 27The Badger Challenge Public Service Event needs ham support. The event is on Sunday, September 27 and supports the UW Carbone Cancer Center. There are also opportunities to help before then and perhaps learn a few new things. This event can be used for people working on their AUXCOMM Position Task Book. We need: BeforeContinue reading “Volunteers Needed for Badger Challenge – September 27”
- Volunteers still needed for Bike the Barns 9/20/2026I am happy to invite you to volunteer for this year’s Fairshare CSA Bike The Barns ride. Our participation as an ARES/RACES activation is important practice in the event of an official activation. For all other hams, it provides an opportunity to serve the public in CSA’s important mission. And because the Fairshare CSA CoalitionContinue reading “Volunteers still needed for Bike the Barns 9/20/2026”
- Wright Stuff Century 2026 MapsThe Wright Stuff Century will ride on September 6, 2026, starting and ending at Brigham County Park. Preparations are underway and I’ll be sending out an email for anyone who is available soon. In preparation, here are some links to maps for the event.