Preparing for an earthquake

Those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest need to know about earthquakes, because our region has a history of very large, devasting quakes. How can you prepare? Continue reading

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Distant WSPRs

Distant whispers? WSPR, or the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter network, is a group of amateur radio operators probing radio frequency propagation conditions using very low power transmissions. WSPR produces a propagation map that can help hams choose which band to operate at any given time. Continue reading

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Give the gift of preparedness

A weather radio, CPR lessons, or emergency kits for your family, pets and car could make all the difference this season. Continue reading

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NMARES December meeting

The December meeting of the North Mason Amateur Radio Emergency Service club will be held on Wednesday December 16, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Timberland Library in Belfair.

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And a good time was had by all

December 2009 club breakfast

MCARC breakfast

“Ham or horse?” asked the greeter as we entered the Creekside Buffet for our December club breakfast.

For a split second I wondered if that was my menu choice, but a moment later I realized there were two groups having breakfast gatherings: the Mason County Amateur Radio Club, and a local horse club. Continue reading

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