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Welcome to the Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club
Welcome to the Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club! Here you can find information about our club, how to become an amateur radio operator, current events, and more.
Welcome to the Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club
Welcome to the Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club! Here you can find information about our club, how to become an amateur radio operator, current events, and more.
August Club Picnic
The CDARC will conduct the annual Club Picnic on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, 6:00 pm at McDowell Dam (Missouri Slope Aero Club Facility-same place as last year).
The rules are different this year because of COVID-19:
- All attendees should bring their own food and drinks.
- No grill will be available for cooking.
- Social distancing standards will be observed.
- Use of masks and other protective gear is encouraged.
Hand sanitizer & disinfecting wipes will be available.
- There will be no Fox Hunt this year.
- If you are feeling ill, or don’t feel comfortable being around others during the pandemic, we fully understand if you choose not to attend.
The CDARC will conduct the annual Club Picnic on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, 6:00 pm at McDowell Dam (Missouri Slope Aero Club Facility-same place as last year).
The rules are different this year because of COVID-19:
- All attendees should bring their own food and drinks.
- No grill will be available for cooking.
- Social distancing standards will be observed.
- Use of masks and other protective gear is encouraged.
Hand sanitizer & disinfecting wipes will be available.
- There will be no Fox Hunt this year.
- If you are feeling ill, or don’t feel comfortable being around others during the pandemic, we fully understand if you choose not to attend.
Skywarn
There will be no Skywarn activation's by the National Weather Service (NWS) this storm season; this will eliminate the need for Net Controllers as well.
If the NWS activates the Ham paging system, it should be viewed as an indication of possible severe weather. Hams should NOT report to the NWS office.
Rather, monitor the weather in your area and call reports into the NWS
at 701-250-4495 or 1-800-247-0212.
First, identify yourself as a Ham as that identification will lend higher credibility to the report.
Another option is the on-line reporting system: https://www.weather.gov/crh/stormreports?sid= bis
In the event of a report of a rotating wall cloud, funnel cloud, or tornado, it is better to call. That way the forecaster can question you as to the details. If you have video or photos let them know when you call and they will advise you how to send them to their office.
Again, there will be no Net Controllers or activations by the NWS for the entire season.
VE Testing
There will be no license testing until further notice due to Covid-19. If there are changes to the COVID-19 and social distancing, we may modify the August 1st date.
There are online options you maybe able to register for at
https://hamstudy.org/sessions
Whats New, Check out the New Questions and Comments Section.
There will be no Skywarn activation's by the National Weather Service (NWS) this storm season; this will eliminate the need for Net Controllers as well.
If the NWS activates the Ham paging system, it should be viewed as an indication of possible severe weather. Hams should NOT report to the NWS office.
Rather, monitor the weather in your area and call reports into the NWS
at 701-250-4495 or 1-800-247-0212.
First, identify yourself as a Ham as that identification will lend higher credibility to the report.
Another option is the on-line reporting system: https://www.weather.gov/crh/stormreports?sid= bis
In the event of a report of a rotating wall cloud, funnel cloud, or tornado, it is better to call. That way the forecaster can question you as to the details. If you have video or photos let them know when you call and they will advise you how to send them to their office.
Again, there will be no Net Controllers or activations by the NWS for the entire season.
VE Testing
There will be no license testing until further notice due to Covid-19. If there are changes to the COVID-19 and social distancing, we may modify the August 1st date.
There are online options you maybe able to register for at
https://hamstudy.org/sessions
Whats New, Check out the New Questions and Comments Section.
Upcoming Events (all events are open to the public)