Content in the PUBLIC SERVICE category

Content (e.g. blog posts, information pages, and files/links) about the activities of the RRRA ARES Committee and the “voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications” (“Amateur Radio Service.” 47 “CFR” 97.1(a). 2016.), provided to the public by Amateur Radio operators.
Outreach Public Service

Zombie Run Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for outreach and public service activities during the 2017 Zombie Run on September 10th:

  • Set up the RRRA Communication Trailer
  • Provide communication support for the run (between 2 and 4pm)

Please contact if you wish to assist with this event.

Public Service

More Radio Operators needed for the 2017 Fargo Marathon

More amateur radio operators (hams) are needed to provide communications support for the 2017 Fargo Marathon on May 20th.

RRRA communications support for the Fargo Marathon will be coordinated through the Marathon Mailing List. So all operators who wish to volunteer for this event must subscribe to the that mailing list.

Please visit the Fargo Marathon 2017 page for the event schedule, equipment list, etc.

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Public Service

North Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week

North Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week 2017 is April 24th–28th.

Each day during Severe Weather Awareness Week a statement providing more information about severe weather safety will be issued by the NWS Offices in Bismarck and Grand Forks.

Tornado watch/warning drills and siren activation drills will be held on Wednesday, April 26th.

Please visit the NWS Forecast Office Grand Forks, North Dakota Severe Weather Awareness Week 2017 page for more information including links to Severe Weather Awareness Week statements.