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2001 General Meetings:

  • December 3, 2001 - CQ CQ CQ, THIS WAS NOT A DRILL!
    Dinner was served at Marie Calendar's in Fountain Valley for the Annual Fountain Valley RACES Holiday party (family members were invited.) Happy Holidays everyone!
       
  • November 3, 2001 - Kevin explained the new 800 system with some hands-on training.
     
  • October 27, 2001 - 2001 Red Ribbon Rally 9:00 A.M. to Noon. Thanks to all who came out.
    Before Setting up sm trailer Setting up the tower Putting up the HF antenna
    Dave and young visitor Al, Frank, Janice and Dave - setting up Frank, Al, Frank, Garry The Chief, the Mayor and Al
    Al and Kevin We were ready Daren and friends Jane aka 'biker-babe'
    Garry, Shela and future Ham They were ready Some of the crowd More of the crowd
  • October 13, 2001 - County wide RACES drill. All RACES organizations will participate.
    Thanks to all who participated, good drill, lots of lessons learned.
    Before Setting up cones Kevin Putting up Antennas Al and Glen setting up
    Net Control Operating Al and Dave Dick and Marcia
    Kevin, Marcia and Dick Dick and Garry    
  • October 6, 2001 - Jim Carter, WB6HAG, Visual Communications Coordinator for OCRACES and Ray Grimes, W6RYS, Chief Radio Officer of OCRACES Gave a presentation on SSTV
    Group Shot 1 Jim Carter, WB6HAG Ray Grimes, W6RYS Group Shot 2
  • September 1, 2001

  • August 4, 2001 - Trailer Orientation
    Group Shot 1 Dave Group Shot 2
    Getting our instructions Russ Dick up on the roof
  • July 21, 2001 - Want to try something new? How about RDF?

  • July 19, 2001 - City Showcase, 1730 - 2000 at the Fountain Valley Rec Center, RACES participation is requested.

  • June 22, 23, 24 - Field Day - Pictures! Thanks for your help!

  • June 9 - 10, 2001 - Mojave 250 Plus - start time 0530. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help with this important event.

  • April 7, 2001 — Procedures and Handouts able>
  • The Big Event of the spring was "Every 15 Minutes"
    • March 24, 2001 - Drill, run through for EVERY 15 MINUTES.
    • Saturday Net Chuck, Russ and Mike Dave - really, he's awake! Al and Frank
    Kevin's new bike Just a little closer Almost ready to go
    Where should we put everything? Still planning Setting up the baracades
    The trailer has to move Getting the speaker as high as possible Setting up the sound system
    We didn't forget the donuts! Where does this wire go? Coffee Break
    Adam and his new camera Testing the mics Got it working
  • March 28, 2001 - EVERY 15 MINUTES at Los Amigos High School. Volunteers meet at the PD at 0700. Pictures, some are pretty graphic!
  • March 29, 2001 - EVERY 15 MINUTES Assembly at Los Amigos High School.

  • April 24, 2001 - EVERY 15 MINUTES recognition.
    Waiting to go in Those that were there Waiting for it to start
    Large turnout Kevin and friend Kevin receiving his award
  • May 5, 2001 - Every 15 Minutes Video
    Dave Those that were there Sorry!
  • March 3, 2001 - Annual meeting.
  • February 3, 2001 - General meeting, what to do in a rolling blackout, the new 800 radio system at the PD, AND a tour of the antenna installations on the roof.
    February attendees Food of Love Gary
    Dave and Dick Mike, Frank and Russ Al and Kevin
    Steve Marcia Tour
    Al, Kevin and Russ Al New 800 system
    Computer Room Inspecting the roof Mike and Marcia
    Antenna Farm 800 system antenna Frank found a green ball
    It was an interesting tour    
  • January 06, 2001 - Play With the Radios Day!
    Glen and Jerry Chuck and Marcia
    Mike and Darrell Dave
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