ARES - Clarke Couny MS

03/15/2016

In natural or man-made disasters, ham-radio enthusiasts put their hobby to work.

09/23/2015

The Meridian Amateur Radio Club will offer a Technician Class on
Saturday, September 26 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the EMEPA Auditorium.
The Instructor will be Rich Morefield, Lauderdale County ARES
Coordinator. Students should have an ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 3rd
edition which can be purchased on line.

The Technician Exam will be given on October 10 th at 8:00 AM at EMEPA.
For more information contact Shelley McCormick at (210) 383-2668 or
[email protected].

06/01/2015

On June 6 a small group of Amateurs from Lauderdale and Clarke Counties will man an information booth at the Chunky River Raft Race, Chunky Shoals Fish Camp, 13221 Hwy 80, Chunky MS.

The purpose of the is booth is two fold.
1. To remind the public that we have just entered the 2015 Hurricane season and that they should give thought to their preparations for the season.
2. To demonstrate to the public that with the digital modes available to Amateurs today,
The Amateur community should be able to communicate for the public better today than during Katrina.

This will not be a Special Events station although messages can be sent to the station and will be acknowledged.

Messages can be sent via Winlink (via radio) to [email protected],
Or by contacting the Winmor, RMS, P2P station of WB5AKR.
WB5AKR will relay any messages received to the Raft Race site. If an email address is included in the message, an acknowledgement will be sent via Winlink.
The WB5AKR P2P station will be on
7079.9 (khz) Center frequency
7078.4 (khz) Dial frequency
USB
from 0900 until 1600 June 6, 2015.

05/22/2015

Amateur Radio Emergency Service Manual

03/15/2015

For emergencies or just idle chatter.....
Why You Should Learn to Love Ham Radio.
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For emergencies or just idle chatter

11/22/2014

The US Department of Homeland Security’s 2014 National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) has incorporated Amateur Radio in its mix of media that c

11/22/2014

Multimedia Weather Briefing The Multimedia Weather Briefing is designed to be a briefing tool. The briefing will be updated with information concerning the latest forecast challenges, forecast uncertainty, and weather hazards. The idea is to give you more of the "Why?" of the forecast and any antici…

11/21/2014

PEARL – With the threat of severe weather in the forecast for most of the state Saturday night through Sunday afternoon, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to know how they will be alerted and to have a plan in place.

11/21/2014

Here is the updated thinking on the severe weather possibility this weekend, particularly for Sunday. Primary threat is damaging winds with a secondary threat for tornadoes existing as well.

11/19/2014

11/18/2014

Ham Radio operators can help save lives in times of crisis

11/13/2014

Subfreezing temperatures are expected for 6 to 10 hours Friday and Saturday mornings across parts of the area. Remember to take care of any tender plants that may still reside outside. www.srh.noaa.gov/jan