First Responders, Amateur Radio Operators, and members of the public interested in becoming SKYWARN® weather spotters; and current spotters who wish to refresh their skills; are encouraged to save the date for one of the three training opportunities to be offered in the Fargo/Moorhead area during 2019.
Radio Operators are needed to provide public service communication support for the 2018 Jungle Bell Run on Saturday, December 1st.
Operators will be stationed along the course and should meet at the Courts Plus fireplace at 8:15 AM to obtain their assignments. The race starts at 9:00 AM.
The Jingle Bell Run is an excellent opportunity for new Amateur Radio Operators to familiarize themselves with event support net operations in a relaxed setting.
Please contact if you would like to volunteer for, or have any questions about, this event.
Those interested in monitoring communication related to Hurricane Michael may find the following resources useful:
The City of Moorhead is presenting a free ICS 700 / 100 class on October 2nd, 2018, at the Minnesota State University Center of Business, 721 11th St S, Room 105.
This class is an introduction to the Incident Command System and is required for anyone who could be involved in an emergency / disaster response.
Please register on-line for this class
The class will start at 8:30 and will conclude prior to 12:30. Attendees are asked to park in lot G2, located west of the building.
A photo session for the new Cass County (ARES) Radio Operator badges will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (during the ARES and Business meetings) on Tuesday, September 18th.
This session is for RRRA Members who previously submitted a Radio Operator ID Application & Background Check Consent form.
A follow-up session may be planned for those unable to attend the September meetings.
Please contact the if you have any questions.
