The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will be conducting a Statewide Communication Exercise.

The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will be conducting a statewide communication exercise (COMEX) on 1 and 2 May, 2012. The amateur radio community is an integral part of this exercise and will have multiple opportunities to participate.

On Tuesday afternoon, 1 May 2012, beginning at 1300(1:00 P.M.)EDT MARS HF voice and WinLink operation tests will . . . → Read More: The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will be conducting a Statewide Communication Exercise.

Louisa Hamfest Coming Up

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Antenna and Soldering Workshop in Radcliff

Hardin County ARES is planning a Workshop on Saturday, September 24, at Radcliff Fire Station #1, located at 604 South Wilson Rd, Radcliff, Ky.  This will run 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET with a break for lunch, and will be open to anyone who wants to increase his or her soldering, antenna-building, testing, and troubleshooting . . . → Read More: Antenna and Soldering Workshop in Radcliff

Oldham County to Sponsor D-STAR Presentation

Region 3 ASEC Kenny Heavrin, KY4COP reports:

Saturday, August 20th, 10:00 am at the Oldham County Public Library in LaGrange, Doug House, KF4REN, of the W4DSI repeater group in Lexington will be the speaker. The presentation will focus on the D-STAR technology and how it can be beneficial for emergency communications. The meeting . . . → Read More: Oldham County to Sponsor D-STAR Presentation

Lexington Amateur Radio Operators to Test Emergency Communications Abilities

This news release was sent to Lexington area media outlets by Steve May, W5IEM

Lexington Amateur Radio Operators to Test Emergency Communications Abilities

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Amateur radio operators from the Bluegrass Amateur Radio Club (BARS) will be putting their emergency communication equipment and skills to the test on the weekend of June . . . → Read More: Lexington Amateur Radio Operators to Test Emergency Communications Abilities

Region 3 Field Days

If you’re an oldie or a newby Field Day is one of the most exciting ham radio events of the year.  A combination of contesting and socializing, it represents the largest emergency communications exercise in the world.  If you’re not involved in a local club (BTW you should be), find one this June 25 and 26 . . . → Read More: Region 3 Field Days

2011 Kentucky ARES Conference Set

KY ARRL Section Manager, Jim Brooks, KY4Z, wrote this article for the SERA Journal:

2011 Kentucky ARES Conference set for Oct. 8th in Bardstown

The annual Kentucky Section ARES Conference will take place Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at the Bardstown-Nelson County Civic Center, 321 S. Third St. in Bardstown. The conference is the annual statewide gathering of Kentucky . . . → Read More: 2011 Kentucky ARES Conference Set