Category Archives: ARES/RACES

Volunteer List for Hurricane Florence – IF REQUESTED

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Daniel McDonald

Good Afternoon ARRL WCF Section is now taking a list of communications teams (single operator or multiple operators) that would be willing to go to the areas affected by the impact of Hurricane Florence.  At the present time we do not … Continue reading →

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Amateur Extra License Class

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Daniel McDonald

Interested in upgrading from General to Extra? Here is the perfect opportunity! Kings Point ARC will be hosting classes starting September 14th from 9am to 5pm taught by Bill Miller N1CDO. *The class hours may vary depending on how the instructor … Continue reading →

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Basic ICS Seminar

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Daniel McDonald

Hillsborough County ARES RACES announces that on September 8, 2018 from 9am to 5pm a Basic ICS class will be taught at the Tampa Amateur Radio Club (www.hamclub.org). This seminar will cover ICS 100/200/700 and is being taught by certified … Continue reading →

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Arrangements for Neil’s (W4NHL) Funeral

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

TO: Hillsborough County ARES/RACES VOLUNTEERS FROM: KJ4RUS DATE: Thu Oct 19 12:01:42 UTC 2017 All: Neil (W4NHL) became a ‘silent key’ this past Friday. As promised here are the arrangements for Neil’s (W4NHL) funeral. Service will be on: Date: October … Continue reading →

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Urgent Tasking from Office of Emergency Management

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

***URGENT NEED*** Good Morning We have a urgent tasking from Office of Emergency Management The Red Cross is opening 17 shelters. They are listed in order of priority. Special needs, top 5 shelters and all others. Special needs and top … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irma Information

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

Click here for the latest information from the National Hurricane Center  

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Frequencies Currently in Use for Texas

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

Texas: Ham Radio Emergency (updated 6:40PM CST 8/27/17) All Sections: 14.300.00 USB Maritime Mobile Service Net 14.325.00 USB Hurricane Watch 3.873.00 LSB Texas ARES/Texas Traffic Net 3.910.00 LSB Central Texas Emergency 3.935.00 LSB Texas ARES Health & Welfare/Hurricane Watch Net … Continue reading →

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ARES OFFICIAL WEATHER ADVISORY FROM OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

*****HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SIGNIFICANT WEATER ADVISORY***** RAINFALL EVENT The Office of Emergency Management has briefed ARES/RACES regarding the potential for heavy rainfall in our area over the next several days from reports out of the NHC: At this time we are … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Classes – General and Technician

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Daniel McDonald

TO: VOLUNTEERS FROM: K4MJG DATE: Sat Dec 24 1:32:03 UTC 2016 Good evening everyone! The Hillsborough County ARES/RACES are going to be offering new Technician and General training classes When: Saturday January 21st and February 4th (must be able to … Continue reading →

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