PUBLIC SERVICE Category

Content related to 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.

Cass County Participating in Tornado Drill Day

During North Dakota Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week, a full-system test of the outdoor siren warning system in Cass County will be conducted on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:15 a.m. Residents are encouraged to review their tornado sheltering plans and practice going to their shelter area.

Going the Extra Mile

On April 15, 2024, Zoe MacDiarmid of The Huntington News—The Independent Student Newspaper of The Northeastern University—reported on the radio operators who connect all 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon.

Radio Operators needed for the 2024 Fargo Marathon

RRRA has been called upon to provide aid station communications for the 2024 Fargo Marathon on Saturday, June 1st.

This is an excellent training opportunity for hams interested in event/incident communications and directed net operations.

Radio operators are needed to support approximately 16 aid stations and medical drop-out stations.