District Emergency Coordinator District #2
    Emergency Coordinator for Winnebago County

     PATRICK A. AIMERS N9SOC

 

 

 

Assistant Emergency Coordinators:

     JOSEPH A. BURCHARDT KC9LQB

     LINDA M. AIMERS KC9QLS

     CHARLES E. INGLE AB9KA

     DAVE S. DUNN W9DSD

     JOSEPH P. PERRY K9JPP


NET CONTROL STATION

     SAMUAL J. SALADINO NW9T (NCS) Coordinator

     WILLIAM C. LUND KC9SQR (NCS)

 

ARES WEBMASTER

    Ron Callahan N9SZV (n9szv @yahoo.com)

 

 

 

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Pat N9SOC:   n9soc@ arrl.net 

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Amateur Radio Emergency Service   -   A proud Tradition

Amateur Radio operators have been ready to answer the call in times of disaster and national emergency.

When Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast, destroying the telecommunications infrastructure in Louisiana and Mississippi, it was Amateur Radio operators who stepped in to relay critical message traffic.

The legacy of Amateur Radio in emergency communications is a proud history of dedicated individuals serving their communities and nation in times of need. Please consider joining your fellow Amateur Radio operators dedicated to service by joining the WINNEBAGO County Amateur Radio Emergency Service.

One person can make a difference!

 

 



Wednesday 

7:00 PM- Skywarn Training Net - 146.550 Simplex

 

Thursday's 

7:00 PM - Winnebago County ARES and Information Net - 147.255 with a 114.8 pl

Net Control: Sam NW9T

 

Thanks Eric N9MCS  for letting us use your repeaters!!

WX9MCS repeater system is the primary repeater's for Winnebago County ARES

147.255 + offset   pl 114.8

444.725 + offset  pl 107.2 

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The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) was created in 1935 by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) to provide any type of radio communications support to public service agencies such as the Red Cross and the National Weather Service (NWS).  Charity events, such as runs and bike rides, serve to hone skills that are needed for emergency communications.

 

Purpose:

To support and facilitate emergency, disaster, and public service related communication systems and services provided to government agencies, the general public and private disaster relief organizations by Amateur Radio Operators through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. The primary purpose shall be the construction and maintenance of a statewide voice and digital wireless two-way communication network.

 

Established by the FCC in 1952, the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) provides communications to government agencies in times of need. 

RACES is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

RACES operators meet and train regularly with government officials so that they can be an effective part of an emergency response.

 

  

SKYWARN: is a national effort to save lives during severe weather emergencies with an expanding network of trained weather spotters. The services performed by SKYWARN spotters have saved many lives.

The National Weather Service has a number of devices for detecting severe thunderstorms. Included in these are Doppler radar, satellite, and lightning detection networks.  However, the most important tool for observing thunderstorms is the trained eye of the storm spotter.

By providing observations, SKYWARN spotters assist National Weather Service members in their warning decisions and enable the National Weather Service to fulfill its mission of protecting life and property. Storm spotters are, and always will be, an indispensable part of the severe local warning program.

 

WARNING! Severe storm spotting is an inherently dangerous activity.
Although the risks can be reduced, they cannot be completely eliminated.

THE STORM SPOTTER MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR ACTIONS. At all times, SAFETY is the top priority of every Storm Spotter. You can do no one any good if you are reckless, careless or inconsiderate. The public's reception or rejection of us, as storm spotters, may depend only on one encounter and that might just be you.

It is recommended that storm chasing be done by experienced, Advanced Storm Spotters who have had appropriate Advanced training. The Basic Storm Spotter is just as important or may be more important in a stationary position, because they can relay reports of the progression of the storm as it passes their area.

REMEMBER: EVERYONE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EVERYONE ELSE.
There are NO individuals or heroes. We are a TEAM and we are only as strong as our weakest link.


 

DISCLAIMER: Storm spotting/chasing has the potential to be a life threatening activity. You are strongly suggested to contact someone in your area about getting official ARES/SKYWARN training and riding along with someone with weather spotting experience before ever attempting to do so on your own. You agree that you accept all responsibility for what you do with this information. WINNEBAGO COUNTY ARES (or any of the members) holds no responsibility/liability for personal injury, tickets, or damage to vehicles or equipment during any ARES/SKYWARN/RACES function/deployment. All functions are on a volunteer basis. 

 

          

 


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