AREC Volunteers Respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
The New Zealand Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) kick into gear to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle. Around New Zealand AREC volunteer members and other license Radio Amateurs geared up as…
2023 Volunteers On The Air
The ARRL has designated 2023 as the “Year of the Volunteer.” As such, they have created a special year long even called Volunteers On The Air, or VOTA for short.…
Severe Weather Preparedness from WBIR
WBIR, Channel 10, has put up some good information regarding severe weather.
Skywarn Training Held in Monroe County
The Monroe County Amateur Radio Emergency Service is happy to report a good turnout to the Skywarn Training session presented by meteorologist and Senior Forecaster Jeremy Buckles, WX4JLB, from the…
Testing News
Congratulations to Jim Leib who passed his Tech exam tonight and Roger Calendine who passed his Extra.
NWS In-Person Skywarn Training Returns
After a long hiatus, Skywarn Weather Spotter training has resumed. WBIR did a recent story about Skywarn Spotter Training and what you can expect if you attend. Monroe County ARES…
Sevierville 2023 Hamfest & Craft Expo – Mar 18th
Hamfest season is right around the corner! The Sevierville 2023 Hamfest & Craft Expo is scheduled for March 18th, 2023. Free Parking General Admission at 8 AM Boneyard/Tailgating Inside and…
Skywarn Spotter Training – Feb 23rd
If you’re interested in becoming a NWS certified Skywarn Spotter, the Monroe County ARES group has arranged a training session in Madisonville. You do not have to be part of…
Winter Field Day – Jan 28-29, 2023
Winter Field day is held the last full weekend in January. You can work it from home or a remote location; as a club, with friends or alone. The event…