Category: Information

“What if?” That is the question that we should all be asking. What if communications break down due to some unforeseen event? What can we do as amateur radio operators…

I spent the month of December diving into VarAC. VarAC is a keyboard-to-keyboard chat client that utilizes the Vara modem. The program can be used on HF, VHF/UHF and with…

Do you have all of the information that you may need readily available? If the answer to that is yes, then good job! If the answer is no, keep reading.…

Now that the New Year is here, it is time to make some plans for training.  Below is information about the first of three scheduled training seminars Mcminn ACS is…

This Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10:00-14:00, MCARES will be assisting the City of Madisonville with the vendor setup portion of the Downtown Christmas Festival. We will be providing manpower…

The National Weather Service office in Morristown has rescheduled their open house.  The event was delayed as a result of Hurricane Helene impacting East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Our…

10/04/2024ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is tracking how amateur radio is proving critical in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene, especially in North and South Carolina, portions of Tennessee,…

The last net schedule of 2024 is now available! Please let us know if you are unable to fulfill your scheduled net duties so we may find someone to fill…

September is National Preparedness Month, and ARRL is working to help radio amateurs have a plan for family resilience. Many hams enjoy public service as part of their operating. Being…

09/06/2024 In late August, Hawaii’s big island was threatened by three major tropical storms and amateur radio operators were prepared to assist as the threat grew more intense. Russell Roberts,…