Sea-Pac 2021 will be putting on a series of seminars devoted to “Preparedness”, and other topics as well.
Author: Scott Rosenfeld
A Word To The Wise!!!!!!
QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 13 ARLB013 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT April 21, 2021 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB013 ARLB013 FCC Issues Enforcement Advisory: Radio Users Again Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes On April 20, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued a new Enforcement Advisory, repeating the admonishments contained in […]
Clarification of FCC changes in fees
Contrary to what you may have heard or read, the collection of application fees for the amateur radio service and certain other services will NOT begin on April 19, 2021. Although April 19, 2021 is the date the rules in the FCC Report and Order adopted last December generally take effect – i.e., one month after […]
Comm Academy 2021 information
Greetings, NW Section Managers! I’m contacting you to invite folks from your Section to consider joining Comm Academy 2021, a free online training and workshop event taking place on April 10 and 11. As some of you no doubt already know, Comm Academy is for anyone with an interest in emergency communications techniques and technologies. […]
ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio 01/17/2021For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history and service to the public has solidified the well-earned reputation […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: ARES Connect
I received this message from ARR HQ. Please pass the word!!!! : Concerned by the low adoption rate of ARES Connect reporting software two years after its introduction by the League, ARRL’s Director of Emergency Management Paul Gilbert (KE5ZW) instituted a review of the application that included, among other analyses, a survey of Section Managers […]
Silent Key Announcement
It is with sadness I announce that Gary Cooper of Umatilla, Oregon (and recently, Portland) – N7ZHG – became a Silent Key on Wednesday – 11/16/20 – after battling cancer. Gary was a friend to many in the amateur community. He has served as an EC and DEC in that past and was a strong […]
Assistant Section Managers (ASM) – new appointments
Effective Aug 4th, 2020, (3) personnel have been assigned as Assistant Section Managers (Geographic) to fill in the gaps with the vacant District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) slots. This assignment will be for regular ARRL matters as well as the operational side of Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). The appointees are: Russ Garrett, KD7MPK, kd7mpk@arrl.net Russ […]
ARO training – Additional information
The ARO training has been discontinued for active requirements for this Section because of the duplication of materials in the ARRL EC-001 course. The ARO course can still be taken as additional training information, but without certification or paperwork. However, a message was received today that stated: (by Don, AA7DD, DEC-3) Comment: The EC-001 is […]
ARO training information – UPDATE
We would like to thank the team that developed the ARO training for Oregon ARES Training. The ARO training has served us well in the past few years to train many members of Oregon ARES chapters Now that the national ARES organization has standardized on EC-001 as required training, we have found that EC-001 mostly […]
Geographic Assistant Section Manager – defined
Geographic Assistant Section Manager (ASM-Geo) RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of the geographical assistant section manager positions is to assist with communications between the section manager and peer section appointees and their assigned geographical areas. It is important for the geographical ASM’s to communicate their activities related to another section appointee’s responsibilities to that person and to […]
A Proud Tower
This is my Rohn 25 tower that is 70′ high with an Explorer-14 w/40m add-on and a GP-6 dual-band on top. I also use it for a flag pole and as you can see there are two wonderful flags proudly waving in the breeze. (Click Read More to see the tower)
ARES Training
As we continue our stay-at-home restrictions, you can continue your ham education by watching some of the Dave Casler videos. Dave has an extensive collection of videos that he has done and I am sure that you will find some that are interesting, fun filled, and very educational. You can also Google the YouTube program […]
ARES Operational
NEW APPOINTMENT: I am happy to announce that Mike Brumfield, W5MMB will be the new Clatsop Co EC starting July 1, 2020. He will be replacing Don Hillgaertner, WA7TEM who is stepping down due to family issues. Mike had the approval of the county emergency management and the ARES group in the county. I am […]
ARES Administrative
All AEC and DEC personnel are reminded that the ARES Form 4: Monthly Section Emergency Coordinator Report+ is due on the 5th of every month and needs to be sent to the Section Manager with accurate and detailed information. Section #11 the report is where you need to mark TOTAL HOURS: and fill in the […]