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SkyWarn Event Created for April 18th

The ARES-CONNECT event has been created for the April 18th, online Skywarn training.  Please make sure you register.  There is information in the description regarding where to go for installation of the software and for troubleshooting assistance.

N3FLL is coordinating this event, and will be sponsoring some CCAR-specific ZOOM meetings to get you used to the software before the actual training event.  The official meeting ID and details will be sent out on Friday morning, April 17th to anyone who has registered in ARES-CONNECT.

The event on Saturday will open 8:30am, to give everyone 30 minutes to get connected and work out any last minute connection issues.  Please use the training sessions and this extra time window to avoid delaying the start of the actual training.

Thank you, thanks to Frank, and we’ll be looking forward to seeing, or at least hearing,  you on Saturday morning!

Regards,

Dave / KB3YCK

Frank / N3FLL

Skywarn Presentation Saturday April 18 at 0900

To All CCAR  members:

On Saturday April 18  at 0900 we will have a Skywarn presentation using Zoom video software.  I will send out an “Invitation”  to join on Friday April 17.

In the meantime this Saturday April 11 at 1000 hrs, I’ll have a test Zoom meeting for anyone not familiar with this software.  I’ll send the “Invitation” to join  tomorrow April 10. 

If you plan to attend the Skywarn training I’d like to see you this Saturday using Zoom  or send me an e-mail to: 

n3fll@protonmail.com 

73,

Frank 

CCAR Weekly Drill Message for 04/9/2020

A copy of this week’s drill message can be downloaded from the the link below.

All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A “scripted” version of the message is included for your reference.

A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.

The handling of formal message traffic is a basic skill we all need to have as emergency communicators. Your participation in this weekly training activity will help to keep your message handling skills sharp.

Questions regarding this activity can be directed to me at wb3gck@arrl.net.

See you on the Net!

73, Craig WB3GCK
CCAR Net Manager

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CCAR Backup Site

Welcome to the CCAR backup site. This site is temporarily in place until the primary site is back in service. There is no login. Recommended browser is FireFox. Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft browsers work however the password for accessing the restricted documents does not.

CCAR Weekly Drill Message for 04/2/2020

A copy of this week’s drill message can be downloaded from the the links below.

All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A “scripted” version of the message is included for your reference.

A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.

The handling of formal message traffic is a basic skill we all need to have as emergency communicators. Your participation in this weekly training activity will help to keep your message handling skills sharp.

Questions regarding this activity can be directed to me at wb3gck@arrl.net.

See you on the Net!

73, Craig WB3GCK
CCAR Net Manager

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CANCELED – Skywarn refresher – April 2020

In April, we’ll have a Skywarn refresher/training session for the CCAR team.

The training session will take the place of the April Tech Rally.  There is a chance we’ll need to move to April 18th instead of the 11th, in order to accommodate everyone.

 If you are a CCAR member this is a class that we want everyone to take, and it is expected for anyone in an ARES/RACES group as well.

 PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE if you will attend SkyWarn training in April, so I can get an early headcount for the NWS instructor, and schedule a location that will fit everyone.

 Thanks in advance, and as always, thank you for your service to Chester County ARES/RACES, to Chester County DES, and to the residents of Chester County.

Dave Flad / KB3YCK

Emergency Coordinator

Chester County ARES/RACES (CCAR)

CCAR Weekly Drill Message for 03/26/2020

A copy of this week’s drill message can be downloaded from the following location:

<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r0i4b4ebx49xtc8/AACOYw6sM3yGc1TbYa76HjeYa?dl=0>

All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A “scripted” version of the message is included for your reference.

A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.

The handling of formal message traffic is a basic skill we all need to have as emergency communicators. Your participation in this weekly training activity will help to keep your message handling skills sharp.

Questions regarding this activity can be directed to me at wb3gck@arrl.net.

See you on the Net!

73, Craig WB3GCK
CCAR Net Manager

CCAR Weekly Drill Message for 03/05/2020

A copy of this week’s drill message can be downloaded from the following location:

<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r0i4b4ebx49xtc8/AACOYw6sM3yGc1TbYa76HjeYa?dl=0>

All members checking into the CCAR Weekly Information Net should download a copy of the weekly drill message in advance and be prepared to transmit the message if called upon by the Net Control Station. A “scripted” version of the message is included for your reference.

A version of the message formatted for flmsg is included for NBEMS practice after the net.

The handling of formal message traffic is a basic skill we all need to have as emergency communicators. Your participation in this weekly training activity will help to keep your message handling skills sharp.

Questions regarding this activity can be directed to me at wb3gck@arrl.net.

See you on the Net!

73, Craig WB3GCK
CCAR Net Manager

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