Field Day is an annual Amateur Radio exercise, dating back to 1933, which is an educational event, an operating event, and a public relations event. This event is held on the 4th weekend in June; in 2016 that is June 25th and 26th.

Field Day gives Amateur Radio (AKA Ham Radio) operators an opportunity to learn about communicating in abnormal situations under less than optimal conditions. Hams practice these these communication skills by setting up temporary stations, often in public locations, and attempt to contact as many other Amateur Radio stations as possible. These temporary stations frequently utilize field expdient antennas and off-the-grid power such as solar or generators.

Volunteers are needed for the ADA Tour de Cure bike ride on Saturday, June 11th, 2016.

There are 6 rest stops and 2 or 3 SAG (safety and gear) vehicles currently planned. The primary need is for the 6 rest stop volunteers.

Red River Radio Amateurs will be sponsoring its 2016 Skywarn Class on Tuesday, March 29th . It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Cass County Annex at 1010 2nd Ave. S, in Fargo, ND.

The Skywarn class will be presented by the National Weather Service for amateur radio operators and personnel from public safety agencies, and is open to the public, for anyone interested in being a storm spotter. It will cover all the basics of storm spotting and will also be a good refresher course for existing spotters.

Please contact for more information.

Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Rescue Squads, and Ham Radio Operators are invited to a Skywarn Refresher at Sabin Elmwood Fire District Headquarters, 120 Main Street Sabin, MN 56580, from 1830 to 2100 on Monday April 25, 2016

The class is presented by the National Weather Service and is sponsored by Clay County Emergency Services, Clay Co. Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CCARES), and the Sabin-Elmwood Fire District.

Please contact for more information.