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Titan DX Antenna for sale in Great Falls. 2 years old. 10 to 80M coverage. Works great for limited space locations. Had it on my garage, but cannot use anymore because of new steel roof (not willing to put holes in roof to mount it). Just needs a sturdy pipe mount a few feet off of the ground at a m...

This week I want to start a back to basics review. Attached is a quick review of the FEMA ICS-100 course on the Incident Command System. This document is only 23 pages long and is a fairly quick read. We will discuss just a few of the key concepts on net, so please take the time to review this in it...

Thanks Bruce. will Do. Rod

I know there are several Tech's out there that are interested in upgrading to General. I have offered to mentor a study group to help anyone who is serious about getting to the next level. If you would like to participate, please let me know as soon as possible. You can contact me at stang65@bresnan...

Lisa and I will be there. Would like same area as ;last year. thanks/rod

Welcome back from Summer. Time to get training again. This weeks training item can be found on Page One. Our subject will be “Effective Communication” as described in the FEMA Independent Study 232 course. Please take time to read though the letter because not all items will be discussed on our week...

This weeks training subject covers annual recurring training on Terrorism and Radiation Awareness. Attachments are provided giving additional information on Radiation types and incident management procedures during a transportation incident. Net Control: North Central Montana Amateur Radio Emergency...

This week we will review the basic HAZMAT identification system described in NFPA 704. Our second subject is on ICS communications methods. Montana's Ham Radio Forum http://www.w7eca.net/forum Net Control: North Central Montana Amateur Radio Emergency Service AE7OC 7PM Thursdays 146.730 (N7YO) echol...

This weeks training will cover a annual recurring brief on Avalanche Awareness and Safety. I have also added a second discussion item on Emergency Locator Transmitters. See you on the net. 73’s / Rod Montana's Ham Radio Forum http://www.w7eca.net/forum Net Control: North Central Montana Amateur Radi...

Tim Hodges (KD7JZ) shared with us another great antenna resource. It is the USMC Radio Field handbook. This manual is used by ARMY MARS also. Thanks Tim. This training file is also posted to the GFAARC Forum web site. Montana's Ham Radio Forum http://www.w7eca.net/forum Net Control: North Central Mo...

This weeks training will quickly touch on some fundamental information on antennas and how they operate. I have included two additional files that contain a lot more detailed information on antenna s than can be discussed in the short time we have the net. The Discussion scenario will be some actual...

Good Idea. I have been considering how to do this on the training net without tying up too much time. What I have been thinking about is to pick one person at random on the net each week and have them copy a message and take the appropriate actions to see that it is delivered to the distant end. I n...

This weeks training covers some refresher material on “ARES Operations during Emergencies and Disasters” and “ARES Principles of Disaster Communications”. There is also a new Scenario Discussion to test your understanding of the concepts. Net Control: North Central Montana Amateur Radio Emergency Se...

Happy New Year to everyone. As we start the new year, I want to welcome all the new ARES members we have had joining us on the weekly North Central Montana ARES net. As part of our annual training process, it is time to examine some refresher training items. This weeks training discussion items are:...

“We have about 90 days left on the 2 Meter Hand Held Beam Project. I hope folks are starting to figure out what their design will be. If there is anyone who feels the might need some mentorship on the building process, please let me know. Also, if you would be willing to be an Elmer to someone to he...