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Coordinating Amateur Radio emergency services in Grayson County, Texas

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ARES/SKYWARN VHF Primary Repeater: W5RVT 147.000+ MHz, PL 100.0

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So, What Is ARES?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by adminAugust 18, 2015

You get on an elevator wearing something with an ARES logo, and another occupant asks, “So what is ARES?”

We have a good number of new hams in our midst and some of you are active in ARES. But I wonder if we are all on the same page as to what it’s all about.

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Posted in Amateur Radio, ARES, EC Notes, Training | Tagged ARES, ARRL, Training

Go TEAM ARES!

Posted on May 12, 2015 by adminJune 17, 2015

I’ll keep this short as we all have had a busy few days and the next few may provide a new set of fun things to do.

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Posted in Amateur Radio, ARES, EC Notes, Safety, SKYWARN | Tagged Activation, ARES, ARRL, EOC, equipment, Legislation, Section, SKYWARN, Weather

Stormy Weather

Posted on April 14, 2015 by adminMay 13, 2015

I want to reiterate some of Moe’s comments about lightning he shared on our training net Sunday last as some missed it, and expand on the topic for SKYWARN or even search and rescue operations.

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Posted in Amateur Radio, ARES, EC Notes, Safety, SKYWARN | Tagged lightning, safety, SKYWARN, storm season

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RSS Current NWS Watches, Warnings & Advisories for Grayson County

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NOAA Weather

North Texas Regional Airport

(KGYI) 33.73N 96.67W

Last Updated on Apr 13 2019, 2:55 am CDT

Weather by NOAA

Current Conditions: Overcast

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Temperature: 53.0 F (11.8 C)

Dewpoint: 38.3 F (3.5 C)

Relative Humidity: 57%

Barometer: 29.86 IN

Wind: from the Northeast at 9.2 gusting to 19.6 MPH (8 gusting to 17 KT)

Wind Chill: 50 F (10 C)

Visibility: 10.00 MI

5-Day Forecast

Event Calendar

May 2025

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  • Texas ARES Net
    Texas ARES Net
    Starts: 7:30 pm
    Ends: May 5, 2025 - 8:30 pm

    Location: Tune to 3.873MHz LSB (80 meter band)


    Description:

    Weekly net for ARRL South Texas (STX) Section ARES members. All amateur stations are invited to listen in.

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  • Sherman Siren Test
    Sherman Siren Test
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: May 7, 2025 - 9:30 am

    Location: Siren locations in the Sherman area


    Description:

    Monthly test of warning sirens located across the Sherman area. Volunteers needed every month (you do not have to be a resident of Sherman to participate). Contact Brad KE5UMJ (ke5umj@arrl.net) if interested.

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  • RACES Command Net Check
    RACES Command Net Check
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: May 11, 2025 - 3:00 pm

    Location: Tune to 7.255 MHz LSB (40 meter band)


    Description:

    This is a semi-monthly RACES Command Net check for statewide RACES Command Net members ONLY. All other Amateur stations are welcome to listen, but DO NOT check in!

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  • ARES Training Net
    ARES Training Net
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 11, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: 147.000 Repeater


    Description:

    Backup repeater 147.280

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  • Texas ARES Net
    Texas ARES Net
    Starts: 7:30 pm
    Ends: May 12, 2025 - 8:30 pm

    Location: Tune to 3.873MHz LSB (80 meter band)


    Description:

    Weekly net for ARRL South Texas (STX) Section ARES members. All amateur stations are invited to listen in.

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  • ARES HF Information Net
    ARES HF Information Net
    Starts: 8:30 pm
    Ends: May 14, 2025 - 9:30 pm

    Location: Tune to 3.860 MHz LSB (80 Meter band)


    Description:

    This is a monthly information net to discuss issues and topics of importance to ARES members in the ARRL North Texas (NTX) Section. All ARES members in NTX capable of operating on the 80 meter band are encouraged to check in. Nets are expected to run for 30-45 minutes.

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  • Texas ARES Net
    Texas ARES Net
    Starts: 7:30 pm
    Ends: May 19, 2025 - 8:30 pm

    Location: Tune to 3.873MHz LSB (80 meter band)


    Description:

    Weekly net for ARRL South Texas (STX) Section ARES members. All amateur stations are invited to listen in.

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  • GCARC Monthly Meeting
    GCARC Monthly Meeting
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 20, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Texoma Council of Governments, 1117 Gallagher Dr, Sherman, TX 75090, USA


    Description:

    Monthly meeting of the Grayson County Amateur Radio Club (GCARC). Meetings are held in the Assembly Room on the 2nd floor. Meetings are open to the public; you do not have to be a club member to attend.

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  • GCARC Monthly Meeting
    GCARC Monthly Meeting
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 20, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Texoma Council of Governments, 1117 Gallagher Dr, Sherman, TX 75090, USA


    Description:

    Monthly meeting of the Grayson County Amateur Radio Club (GCARC). Meetings are held in the Assembly Room on the 2nd floor. Meetings are open to the public; you do not have to be a club member to attend.

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  • RACES Command Net Check
    RACES Command Net Check
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: May 25, 2025 - 3:00 pm

    Location: Tune to 7.255 MHz LSB (40 meter band)


    Description:

    This is a semi-monthly RACES Command Net check for statewide RACES Command Net members ONLY. All other Amateur stations are welcome to listen, but DO NOT check in!

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  • ARES Training Net
    ARES Training Net
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: May 25, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: 147.000 Repeater


    Description:

    Backup repeater 147.280

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  • Texas ARES Net
    Texas ARES Net
    Starts: 7:30 pm
    Ends: May 26, 2025 - 8:30 pm

    Location: Tune to 3.873MHz LSB (80 meter band)


    Description:

    Weekly net for ARRL South Texas (STX) Section ARES members. All amateur stations are invited to listen in.

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  • ARES Training Class
    ARES Training Class
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 27, 2025 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Sherman Municipal Airport Terminal Building, Sherman TX


    Description:

    Bi-monthly face-to-face training class on ARES-related procedures and policies. All ARES members and interested parties are encouraged to attend (you DO NOT have to be an ARES member).

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ARES Training Net Control Operator Schedule

2/10 – Ron K5NKD NC / Wade KF5AUD training
2/24 – Mark KF5UZW NC / Jim K5QOI training

3/10 – Matt KF5KOY NC / Wade KF5AUD training
3/24 – David KF5KPR NC / Brad KE5UMJ training

If you would like to volunteer to serve as Net Control for an ARES training net, please contact Wade KF5AUD.

Local Links

  • Grayson County Amateur Radio Club (GCARC)
  • Grayson County Office of Emergency Management
  • NOAA National Weather Service – Fort Worth/Dallas Office

National Links

  • FEMA Online Training – Independent Study Program
  • NOAA Main Site – National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
  • NOAA National Weather Service – National Hurricane Center
  • NOAA National Weather Service – Storm Prediction Center

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