Due to the holidays we will NOT be having any in person meetings for the rest of 2024. We WILL, however, have our regularly scheduled Net Meetings on Wednesday’s at 8:00 PM on the MARA 147.150 repeater.
September 2024 Monthly Meeting
Well, after a weekend back in the stone age my internet service is back today!
We are meeting in person this week on Wednesday, 9/25 @ 7PM at the Dane County EOC at 2982 Kapec Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719
In various ways over the last few months I’ve been answering questions about “Getting Started.” I realize I need to update that information on our website for new and old alike. I’d like to start that update at this week’s meeting. There are some new things to take note of and some reminders of things that have been out there for a while.
For those unable to join us in person you can use the Google Meet virtual space. (Google Meet information went out in an email to Hams in the area, If you did not receive the email please send a request with your Call Sign to KB9ORN@gmail.com
Please also note that due to scheduling conflicts and holidays this will be our last in-person meeting for 2024. However the Net meetings at 8PM every Wednesday will continue as usual.
Badger Challenge 2024 Cancelled
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.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BadgerChallenge
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BadgerChallenge/
Dairyland Dare 2025
The Dairyland Dare for 2025 will be on August 2, 2025. Stay tuned!
2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security.
It will take place March 10-12, 2025, at the Oneida Hotel in Green Bay.
Find additional information on the conference website and watch for registration to later this year.
Early registration fees will be $275. Late registration will be $325.
Whether you work in communications, health, the private sector, emergency response, or homeland security, together, we can promote greater community preparedness to build a more secure and resilient Wisconsin.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
No In-Person Meeting on August 28, 2024
We are all on Summer Break. We won’t be meeting in person on August 28, 2024. We will hold the Net Meeting at our usual time.
No In-person Meeting July 31, 2024
We will NOT be meeting in person on the last Wednesday this month, instead we will hold our regularly scheduled FM Net meeting at 8PM on Wednesday on the MARA 147.150 repeater PL (or CTCSS or TSQL) 123.0.
Dairyland Dare 2024
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.
April 24, 2024 Monthly Meeting
ARES: What is our Superpower?
We will meet this Wednesday, April 24 at 7pm at the Dane County EOC at 2982 Kapec Road, Fitchburg. Please use the west door (facing Kapec Rd) to enter the building. If you are unable to attend in person please send an email to KC9UNZ@arrl.net for Google Meet information to attend virtually.
I’d like to review the purpose of ARES and how ARES fits into the other HAM activities as well as our served agencies here in Dane/Iowa county and get all your opinions on how we think about our mission here. What makes ARES distinctive? What is our Superpower? This piggy-backs on to a number of conversations I’ve had with organisations around the county and State of late and some of the concerns that have cropped up.
Dane/Iowa County ARES/RACES Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 24 · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info:
Request connection information from kc9unz@arrl.net
Cross-Band Repeating
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