Ogden Dunes Amateur Radio Club

09/19/2026

Today's FRADD event at the MAAC Foundation is canceled due to forcast severe weather.

FRADD 2026 CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

We are disappointed to share that, after consultation with the National Weather Service and Porter County Emergency Management, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel today’s First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day.

FRADD was planned to be a rain-or-shine event, and we were prepared for rain. Unfortunately, the forecasted conditions, particularly the threat of lightning and severe weather, create public safety concerns that we simply cannot ignore. The safety of our attendees, participating first responders, volunteers, vendors and staff has to come first.

An incredible amount of work has gone into preparing for today, and more than 60 departments, agencies and organizations were ready to join us on campus. We know how much our community looks forward to FRADD, and we are absolutely devastated that we cannot welcome everyone today.

To every first responder, volunteer, sponsor, vendor, partner and community member who has supported this event: thank you. We are incredibly grateful for you, and we are so sorry that circumstances beyond anyone’s control have brought us to this decision.

Please help us spread the word that FRADD is canceled today, Saturday, September 19. Thank you for understanding and for continuing to support the MAAC Foundation and our first responders.

09/02/2026

🚨 STORM ASSISTANCE ONE-STOP-SHOP 🚨
Were you affected by the August 11 severe storm? Help is available!

The Porter County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, is bringing multiple local, state, and federal agencies together in one convenient location to help residents and businesses affected by storm damage.

💬 Get answers. Learn about available assistance. And, for some programs, complete initial registration for assistance you may be eligible to receive.
📍 Woodland Park – Sycamore Room
2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage
📅 September 9–12
🕘 Wed.–Fri.: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
🕘 Sat.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Representatives will be available from agencies including IDHS, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Housing Department, Indiana Department of Insurance, BMV, and more.

👉 If you experienced storm-related damage, stop by to learn about available resources and assistance—and get help taking the first steps toward applying.
Please share to help reach others impacted by the storm.

07/05/2026

⚠️ 7:00 pm UPDATE: ⚠️
Due to weather and lakeshore conditions the Fireworks viewing as been moved to Ogden Dunes Kratz Field, area of 80 Hillcrest Road. ⚠️

The Ogden Dunes community Independence Day fireworks display on the Ogden Dunes Beach is planned to begin shortly after 9:00 pm tonight, Sunday, July 5th, 2026.

The pyrotechnics team will set-up between access #12 and #13 later this afternoon.

Starting at 7:45 pm the beach between west of access #11 and east of access #14 will be CLOSED, crossing this area will be denied as the safety exclusion area. Beach goers should plan accordingly. Please cooperate with pyrotechnics team, Ogden Dunes Police Department, and Ogden Dunes Fire Department personnel.

06/28/2026

06/14/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our two newest hams! 🎉

​Today, two outstanding youth applicants passed their Technician exams and officially joined the amateur radio community! Even better, through our partnership with the W5YI youth licensing grant, their FCC license fees are completely covered!

​This incredible program sponsors free licenses for anyone aged 25 and under, and the Porter County Amateur Radio Club is proud to help bring the next generation into the hobby. Let’s give them a massive shoutout in the comments! 📻👏

​Curious about amateur radio or thinking about getting your own license? We’d love to help you get started. Reach out to us to learn more about the hobby, our upcoming testing sessions, and how you can get on the air! 📡⚡

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05/25/2026

Senator Ted Cruz, highlights the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, storms, and emergencies that knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off.

05/24/2026

03/16/2026

Indiana District 1 Skywarn is looking for Storm Spotter - Hams, GMRS too, from northwest Indiana.

You can find a copy of your certification in the transcripts section of your MetEd portal or from an NWS spotter training course. Below are two examples of certificates:

03/15/2026

"Beyond the Warning: A Look at Weather Forecasting and Preparedness" (In Person):
This free, brand new, and open-to-the-public 2-hour in-person seminar will take place 6:30 to 8:30 PM this Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 in the Anderson Library and Conference Center, Indiana University Northwest, 130 W 35th Ave, Gary IN, 46408.

During the seminar, NWS meteorologists will talk about how thunderstorms develop, how to prepare for severe weather, and how to interpret radar data. Participants will also walk through a forecast scenario, going through a behind-the-scenes look at how NWS meteorologists craft a forecast. The content of the seminars is suitable for anyone age 12 and above.

Pre-register at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-warning-tickets-1982300911388?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/14/2026

Follow the Indiana District 1 Skywarn page.

https://www.facebook.com/IND1Skywarn

Indiana District 1 Skywarn [WX9NWI] assists the US National Weather Service (NWS) during times of severe weather and emergency situations in the Northwestern Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton, and expanded coverage to Benton Co.