The Badger Challenge was cancelled this year due to flooding and storms. This is not the first year this has happened. It is worth noting that, before you step out to support the ride (or to ride) check their Facebook or Instagram page for announcements.
The Dairyland Dare for 2025 will be on August 2, 2025. Stay tuned!
The 2024 Dairyland Dare bicycle event is on August 3, 2024. If you are a ham radio operator that would like to volunteer for this event, please fill out the signup form.
At our March in person meeting on the 27th Luke, KC9IFF shared a presentation on cross-band repeating and how it is used for Events and Emergencies using Ham Radio. Thanks so much Luke!
Below you will find a recording of Luke’s presentation as well as a link to his slide deck. #HamRadio
The ARES Standardized Training Plan AKA The ARES Task Book, suggests that all ARES operators should have Storm Spotter Training at least every other year. To support the National Weather Service has scheduled 4 Storm Spotter training in our area (Dane and Iowa Counties) this spring.
The classes are scheduled as follows:
For more information on attending and on how to register for virtual attendance if needed please go to the NWS web site here: https://www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-schedule . Please note you may have to register, click on the event in the calendar on the page for any additional information.
Please add February 24 from 9am-3pm to your calendars for the 2024 Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar held at Madison College at 1701 Wright St and put on by the The MidWest Severe Storm Tracking Response Center (MidWest SSTRC, Inc.). Each year they host a number of presentations on Storm Spotting in our area and the Dane/Iowa County ARES/RACES has an information table at the event. This is also a good reminder that as ARES operators we are expected to attend Storm Spotter Training at least every other year. As soon as classes for 2024 have been published we’ll add them to this site.
Our EC, Jeff, KC9UNZ will be staffing a table with ARES information and answers (hopefully) for any questions people have. He will be bringing stuff to look at. If you’d like to have links to the materials he will have available you can download the Resource List here.
Our latest tri-fold brochure is available as well.
We are working on a new tri-fold brochure to describe the work of ARES/RACES in Dane and Iowa County. You can find a copy on the Resources Page. Let us know what you think.
Save the date.
HHH will be on June 15, 2024. More news as it becomes available.
What?
Nearly every level of Public Service at which we could be deployed has a FOG or Field Operations Guide. Even if you are not in the middle of an incident they have a wealth of information on operating and equipment and procedures. It is Free so its worth every penny.
On Android or IPhone go to your app store and search for “Public Safety Library” (at least that is what it is called on my Android).
Once it is installed the three FOGs you will want to install first will be
Once you have them installed go ahead and browse. You’ll find some interesting stuff in there. And let us know what you think.
Event Timing: Sunday, September 24, 2022
Event Address: 6000 American Parkway, Madison
The Badger Challenge (formerly The Ride) consists of a cycling event (100mi, 100k, 50k, 25k, 5k) and a Run/Walk event (13.1mi and 5k).
The Badger Challenge would not be possible without its numerous caring and dedicated volunteers! This year, it takes place on Sunday, September 24, 2022 at the same location, 6000 American Parkway, Madison (American Family Insurance).
We are looking for volunteers for staffing communications support for traffic direction and parking for the event, Course Sweeper Vehicles, Bike mobile for patrolling the Run/Walk event, Rider transport, net control/dispatch. We will try to accommodate your availability as much as possible.
To volunteer please browse to this address: https://forms.gle/Bcx5CdeZBPBcZPhY9
