We celebrated getting the County ECC’s Winlink system up and running. Since the ECC moved to the JJC the system has not worked. Thanks to Adam KF7LJH, Garrett AF7RF, and everyone who worked on this project.
Revising the frequency template for ARES and all the fire station radio kits is pending the completion of PBEM’s BEECN communication plan. Dealing with life safety traffic during a disaster is pending consultation with the director of BOEC.
We are still working on getting the Red Cross on board as a served agency. It looks like progress is being made. Stay tuned.
We would like to welcome our two newest members, Cyd AC1CA and Tom K7TDN. Cyd has also volunteered as our new Web Manager and is doing a fine job. Tom comes to us with a large amount of experience in emergency communications and is also a MARS member.
A big congratulations to Mark KF7DHH, Mike N7ETA, Jim N7JFC, and Helen KE7SCS for completing the yellow card requirements.
The Multnomah County ARES group consists of federally licensed amateur radio operators who are trained in emergency communications and have a strong desire to serve our community whenever the need arises. Hams from throughout the county, who have an interest in community service and emergency communications, are strongly encouraged to get involved. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a field organization of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
We invite all interested parties to attend our monthly meetings and check into our regular nets. Drills, training workshops, volunteer opportunities, and other events can be found on our Calendar.