Stamford Amateur Radio Association Stamford Connecticut Local (ARES) Amateur Radio Emergency Service John N1EOF OES, CT Section.
Contact Fred K1FC For A Copy Of The SARA Emergency Call Out List.
Members MUST update their contact information annually. (You are of no use if we can’t contact you in an emergency!) Fill out the form and give it to your local EC or DEC.
CT AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE. Also check: www.qsl.net/w1ee/ARESform.htm
Fill out form and e-mail to Fred K1FC. This same list can also be used for GNARC. www.gnarc.org/ ARRLWeb: ARRL CT Section
As it says in the ARES Field Resource Manual, “The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public interest when disaster strikes.” Any radio amateur can join ARES and this past Thursday, September 5th, 15 members of the Stamford Amateur Radio Association requested signup forms to join or renew their membership with ARES.
This is particularly significant in these present times and under current circumstances in this country. Many radio amateurs have and always will be willing and even eager to “help out” whenever the need comes for radio communications at a particular event or at the scene of a tragedy. What has changed in these times is that only those persons who are presently up-to-date on the protocols for ARES disaster ops and who hold ARES membership cards will probably be allowed into a site to “work” the radios. Security has tightened and there will always be persons out there who want to come to disasters for their own curiosity, not for the good of the victims. These are what I like to refer to as “rubber neckers” who are trying to get a view of the bloody victim of the car accident as they slow down to pass.
Joining ARES at this time in our Nation’s history and climate is one of the greatest things you can do to serve the public as an amateur radio operator. ARES now is offering a free Level I training courses online. This is possible because of two things: the creation of the Homeland Security Department has given rise to funding for emergency communications and monies were sent to the ARRL for this purpose. Also, and more importantly, United Technologies Corporation in East Hartford specifically agreed to fund this – usually $45.00 - course to cover all who sign up for it. The response has been enormous, and most of the classes have already filled. One more free session is available.
To become involved in taking one or more of the training programs available in emergency radio at this time, Set your browser to: https://www.arrl.org/
Then, in the upper right hand corner, enter your ARRL member name (callsign) and your password (or it will direct you to a page where you can then get yourself registered with a “name” and “password.” Once you have checked in as a member, you will have access to any “internal” part of the ARRL organization and its information.
Now, set your browser to:
https://www.arrl.org/forms/cce/reg.html?co_num=EC-001
This will take you to the listing of courses for emergency radio communications. You want the Level I course sponsored by UTC.
In the meantime, send your name, address, callsign, Email address and phone numbers to:
Dr. John H. Gagnon, N1EOF, OES, CT Section
233 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT / 06905 / 203-326-5657
He will be more than happy to get you the signup form for ARES and make you an active ARES member.
Don’t hesitate to belong to one of the most needed public service arms of the American Radio Relay League. Call or write to John, N1EOF now. Registration From
When ARES is activated in CT for severe storms > in Torrington and Northwest Hills > > All available hams in case of an emergency can use these statewide links as follows: > > Vernon 147.345 + PL 77.0 > Vernon 224.36 - PL 77.0 > Vernon 442.600 + PL 77.0 > Torrington 145.37 - PL 77.0 > Naugatuck 444.55 - PL 77.0 > Meriden 145.49 - PL 77.0 > Meriden 224.80 - PL 77.0 > Meriden 444.25 + PL 77.0 > New Milford 146.73 - PL 77.0 > Washington 441.85 + PL 77.0 > > Following that, you will be passed to the local nets: > Resource net on 147.24 +600 kHz PL 141.3 > Tactical net on 146.85 -600 kHz PL 141.3 > > > Visit our K1ARC web page at: http://www.qsl.net/k1arc/ >
For details such as when the next class registration opens, go to the CCE Course Listing
Web Page www.arrl.org/forms/cce/ ARRLWeb: ARRL CT Section Friday, March 12, 2004
Course Preparation
Before beginning any of these on-line courses, please take the Sample CTDLC Course to familiarize you with the course template and tools used for all our online courses. Logon as a Guest and take the WebMentor Sample Course.
Registration Methods
On-line courses open regularly each month, with registration available on the Web.
Registration by mail is also an option. Make the check or money order out to ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. Please mark the envelope "ATTN: CCE." In the comment section of the check or money order, write "CCE EC-00X Registration." You will be enrolled in the next available class.
Additional details about the ARRL Certification and Continuing Education Course can be found at the CCE Home Page and CCE Links found there. If more information is desired, please send your request via email to [email protected] or via regular mail to ARRL CCE, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111.
Dr. John H. Gagnon, N1EOF, OES, CT Section
233 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT / 06905
203-326-5657
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