Huntington Beach RACES

A strong weather spotter program is critical to maintain the high standards of weather forecasting at the NWS and provide the most accurate forecasts possible. Learn more about the program and how you can help.

The strong system of storms last week and the RACES and CERT activities to support the cities response should be taken as a reminder to be vigilant and to learn as much as possible about our local hazards. Take advantage of the great opportunity to talk with a ‘Real Live NWS Forcaster’

Due to the large attendance expected, the meeting will be help in the council room B3 adjacent to the city council chambers. More info and talk-in assistance on our RACES city hall repeater 145.140 Mhz. Arrive early to get seated and to ensure we can start right away at 7pm.

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The City of Huntington Beach Fire Department will be sponsoring a Disaster Preparedness Expo on February 20, 2010 at the Central Library from 10AM to 2PM.

Learn from experts at the First Annual event.

• Free Admission
• Fun and Exciting Demonstrations
• Disaster Volunteer Organizations
• Disaster Preparedness Vendors
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• City Response Equipment Exhibits
• Fun for the Kids

Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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HB RACES is preparing to support the Huntington Beach Fire Department’s response to the February 7, 2010 marathon event. This world class event brings thousands of participants to the 26 mile course along the beach and through central park. The city will maintain essential Police and Fire services during the event and be prepared to handle increased demand for services with the assistance of HB RACES.

An important planning meeting will be held on February 1, 2010 at 7pm in the EOC to discuss the deployment of HB RACES for the marathon and coordinate our efforts for the proactive Fire Department response for this event.

The marathon is held on Superbowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 with the marathon start scheduled for 6:30 am. There are numerous road closures in effect for this event.

More info on the event is at http://www.runsurfcity.com

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Beginning on February 1, 2010 the HB RACES Management Team will be meeting at 6pm in the EOC to discuss HB RACES activities and plan ongoing projects, training and events. Chief Radio Officer Dr Steve Graboff, W6GOS calls these monthly meetings and they are always open to all HB RACES communicators who want to learn more about the behind the scenes work that is always taking place. Current officers are requested to attend these meetings on the First Monday of the month. Tentative topics of discussion and action at the February meeting include Surf City Marathon assistance to HBFD, WinLink Project, HB RACES skills training sessions, recent drills and activations, and several other topics as well. If you have information for the officers or have a concern about HB RACES these meetings are the perfect forum to get your topic discussed and acted upon.

Get ‘Radio-Active’ this year and join the efforts to keep HB RACES strong, vibrant and ready to provide professional communications for the City of Huntington Beach in time of need.

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Current List for 2010 Surf City Marathon:

Steve w6gos
Steve ke6oce
Tom kj6cm
Mel n6mel
William k6wgw
Marilyn kh6fl
Tim wd6awp
Scott kd6oqv
Marshal kg6skd
David n6jig
Ray wa6cts
John n6rkx
Chris kf6tiu
Manny kg6iql
Peter n6ras
Michael kf6qbq
Joseph kf6upb
Vaughn ke6v
Alan ke6lln
Joe ke6joe
George kf6wwk
Daryl n6ydx
Simon wb6bmr
Jim kg6zdp
Walter n6ucr
David kb6pal
Pete k5pz
Jeff ke6bns
Bill ka6hms
Pedro ad6tn
Shelly  kc6zow
Roy  n6sld

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Monday evening, November 9th, 2009 at 7pm that is the time and date for our last meeting of the year. Make plans to attend. We will be announcing earth shattering news to the group and you will only hear of it at the meeting. Join your fellow communicators and learn a bit more about our activities and always feel free to share your knowledge and skills with the group.

Location: HB City Hall at 2000 Main Street, Lower Level Emergency Operations Center. Talk-In assistance on our primary repeater 145.140 Mhz. Please use caution due to the construction area surrounding city hall buildings and try to arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get settled. We’re planning to begin promptly at 7pm.

Peter Barbour, N6RAS

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Huntington Beach will be participating in the annual City/County RACES & MOU drill October 3, 2009 from 0900-1100. HB RACES will be providing a voice link from the EOC and setup to receive and transmit ATV in the EOC. This annual drill focuses on cooperation and communication between adjacent cities and agencies as well as communications to/from our parent organization: OC RACES.

The documents below highlight the drill plan for today and include some notes by our training officer on the correct use of the ICS-213 message form. If you didn’t get to the EOC to participate today, glance at the documents and review Jim’s notes. These drill days help us stay focused on basic communication skills. Take some time to work on your knowledge and skills today.

 2009_draft_city_county_plan  ics213 annual_citycounty_2009_-_atv settraining

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Huntington Beach RACES will hold its August 10th meeting at 7:00 PM at the Orange County EOC (Loma Ridge).

OCRACES members will provide a tour of the EOC, and OCSD Emergency Communications Manager Marten Miller, KF6ZLQ, will give a presentation on the OCSD 800-MHz communications system. Awareness and training of RACES communication duties during an activation event will be discussed. Don’t miss this meeting. It has been several years since our last visit and many changes have taken place up on the hill at Loma Ridge.

Carpools will be departing from the Huntington Beach City Hall parking lot at 6:00 PM. Please be sure you are signed up on the attendance list which will circulate via email and our weekly net calls. This is a secure county site and all attendess must have and display a current HB RACES photo badge.

http://ocraces.org/
http://www.ocsd.org/

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ARRL Field Day

ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in amateur radio. On the fourth full weekend in June, tens of thousands of amateur radio operators gather for a public demonstration of our service. Field Day is part educational event, part operating event, part public relations event – and ALL about FUN!

HB RACES will operate a 2009 ARRL Field Day station on Saturday, June 27^th. Our Field Day Captain Jeff Turlis (KE6BNS) invites you to participate in a Field Day Station in only the way Surf City, USA could host — right on the sandy beaches of Huntington Beach, CA. We’ll be operating the special event callsign W6O, having a potluck lunch, experimenting with antennas, kites, portable stations and visiting with all who attend. Our Training Officer Jim Hansen (KG6ZDP) and Joseph Yribe (KE6UPB) will be co-chairing our Safety Team to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Field Day is truly the time in which we bring amateur radio to Main Street USA. By setting up in parking lots, malls, Emergency Operations Centers, parks and even at home, amateur operators learn skills that will allow them to better serve their communities.  Setting up in these public venues gives added public relations value – their friends and neighbors can see and experience the fun and public service capability that their “ham radio” neighbors bring to the community.

Join in the fun! For more information on amateur radio and the ARRL – the national organization for Amateur Radio – visit www.arrl.org

Huntington Beach RACES Field Day

A short meeting will be held on Monday June 22 at 7pm in the EOC to finalize plans for the day.

Callsign:

W6O 

Location:

Beach Bluff Park at Pacific Coast Highway and Goldenwest Blvd

Time:

9am early birds begin setup

10am late sleepers begin setup

11am contesting period begins for radio contacts

Parking:

Operating stations will be on the beach bluff lot as space is available.Overflow parking available on the metered street and in the nearby residential streets

Talk-in and Logistics Net:

Huntington Beach City repeater on 145.140 (P/L 127.3)

 Web Links:

ARRL Field Day Site

Field Day Locator

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HB RACES will have a general meeting on Monday, May 11th at 1900 in the EOC. We have a full agenda for the evening including reviews of both the Baker to Vegas support event and the recent Fire Dispatch Drill. We’ll also be discussing upcoming events and activities like ARRL Field Day, July 4th events and a few others. Please attend and continue to learn more about HB RACES, your fellow communicators and our plans for the next few months.

We’re also expecting some guests and visitor’s who would like to learn more about HB RACES.  Be sure to welcome them and strike up a conversation about what you enjoy about being a communications volunteer for the city of Huntington Beach.

Location: HB City Hall at 2000 Main Street, Lower Level Emergency Operations Center. Talk-In assistance on our primary repeater 145.140 Mhz. Please use caution due to the construction area surrounding city hall buildings and try to arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get settled. We’re planning to begin promptly at 7pm.

Peter Barbour, N6RAS

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