As many of you know I attended an emergency communications symposium in Gainesville a few months back. It was held at the Santa Fe College and orgnized by Santa Fe College Amateur Radio Club & Alachua County ARES. It was … Read more
Good Afternoon everyone. The Field Day location poll has closed and UF/IFAS is the leader. We do have 2 votes for “other” but no one contacted me to send me there idea’s. If you selected other or have another … Read more
This weekend was to be the ARES monthly meeting, It will be canceled. The AEC’s will be out of town or unable to make the meeting. My family has decided after 22 years we should have a family gathering and … Read more
With the holidays being a very busy time, VARES will not have a meeting in December. Our next meeting will be January 20th 2018 at 1pm. Have a happy and safe holiday.
Due to a mixup in dates, all the pavilions at Earl Brown Park have been reserved and are not available. Because of this we will be holding the meeting and SET (simulated emergency test) at our regular meeting location at … Read more
I hope everyone came out of the storm unharmed and your family safe. We at VARES are keeping those affected by hurricane Irma in our thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery. Like Matthew Volusia is very lucky. This could … Read more
The meeting is this weekend 8/19/17 starting at 1pm. You can find directions here. The agenda will cover September 10th Lake Monroe Amateur Radio Society (LMARS) Champions Ride October 14 & 15 Bike MS 150 – This is just the current … Read more
This Saturday is the monthly ARES meeting. It will be held at the normal meeting location but at a new time 1pm. You can find directs here. Meetings Agenda Field day results and lessons learned. Repeater, shelter and hospital survey. … Read more
Starting June 1st and ending November 31st we want you to start submitting your volunteer hours at a chance to win a Amazon.com gift card. First prize: $20 Gift Card Second Prize: $10 Gift Card Third Prize: $5 Gift Card … Read more
Our normally scheduled meeting for June 17th at 3PM has been canceled due to Field Day the 24th and 25th. Out next ARES meeting will be July 15th at 1PM. Everyone have a safe and fun Field Day and see … Read more