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	FCC APPROVES 97.113 CHANGES WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 AT 05:43PM The Federal Communications Commission today issued a Report & Order that changes Part 97.113 to allow employees to take part in disaster drills and exercises that involve their employers. 97.113 Prohibited transmissions. (a) * * * (3) Communications in which the station licensee or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications on behalf of an employer, with the following exceptions: (i) A station licensee or control station operator may participate on behalf of an employer in an emergency preparedness or disaster readiness test or drill, limited to the duration and scope of such test or drill, and operational testing immediately prior to such test or drill. Tests or drills that are not government-sponsored are limited to a total time of one hour per week; except that no more than twice in any calendar year, they may be conducted for a period not to exceed 72 hours.    7/15/2010
	Small Quake Hits Near Esparto A mild 3.0 temblor struck near Esparto last night around 1800hrs (6pm).    7/9/2010
	Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup Ride - 24-25 July 2010 - UPDATED: 19 July 2010 AS OF 17 JULY 2010, 184 RIDERS ARE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S TEVIS CUP RIDE! MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: The Tevis Cup is falling short of volunteers this year. If you would like information, please click here or contact Judy Suter. To volunteer, please fill out the VOLUNTEER FORM. The 55th Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since 1955. As such, it has been the inspiration and model for the most challenging endurance rides worldwide. Founded on a bet in 1955 by one of Auburn's prominant citizens, Wendell T. Robie, modern-day endurance riding began with what now is called the "TEVIS CUP." Today there are hundreds of endurance riding events throughout the nation and in many countries overseas that are based upon the methods and standards originally established by this event. Remember the words of our founder, Wendell T. Robie: “Ride a horse. Really ride!” Communications Support Volunteer Information & Signup Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Tevis Cup Ride. About 600 people participate each year in the presentation of the Ride – more than two per rider! AND ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!! More specifically, non-Communications Support. Please see below for more information. THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WEBPAGE IS CURRENT AS OF 13 JULY 2010 FOR THE TEVIS CUP RIDE. Please continue to check back often for updated information. Thank You! - Communications Support Main Webpage - Communications Support General Requirements - Communications Support Volunteer Signup Form - You can also send an email to Todd Root, KE6GCV, with any questions or to request information. Non-Communications Support Volunteer Information - Volunteer Information - Volunteer Signup Form - You may also contact Judy Suter for more information. Please help in making this year another successful Ride.    7/1/2010
	Yolo County ARES - July's Meeting & Weekly Nets Yolo County ARES conducts weekly Nets on Monday evenings at 2000hrs (8:00 PM) PDT, primarily on the KE6YUV repeater. This repeater is sponsored by Berryessa Amateur Radio Klub (BARK). We also conduct a regular Net on the Monday following our monthly meeting on the N6QDY repeater, or via Simplex. The N6QDY repeater is sponsored by California Amateur Radio Users Net (C.A.R.U.N.) and Valley Emergency Repeater Association (V.E.R.A.). Additional details regarding both repeaters and Simplex frequency is below. BARK Repeater Information Frequency: 146.9700 MHz Offset: Negative (-) PL Tone: 123.0 (Enc/Dec) Website: Berryessa Amateur Radio Klub (BARK) N6QDY Repeater Information Frequency: 147.2550 MHz Offset: Positive (+) PL Tone: 123.0 (Enc/Dec) Website: California Amateur Radio Users Net (C.A.R.U.N.) Simplex Frequency Information Frequency: 146.5500 MHz (Northern California ARES Frequency) Offset: -- NONE -- (Simplex) PL Tone: -- NONE -- We would like to thank the Officers and Members of both the BARK and the N6QDY repeaters for their use during our Nets.. Monthly Meeting Information Our monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Yolo-Lake County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Woodland, CA. Members are encouraged to attend and visitors are always welcome. Talk-in is on the KE6YUV repeater. July's meeting will be Tuesday the 20th, at 1900hrs (7:00 PM) PDT. For a map and directions to Red Cross, please click here: 120 Court Street, Woodland. The Chapter is located east of West Street, next door to Wallace Safe & Lock Company, Inc. (Across the street from Woodland's Fire Station 1.)    7/1/2010
	E.V.A.C. Exercise- Woodland Memorial Hospital Ken - K6WLS, James - W6JSC, and Greg - KG6SJT, supported Red Cross at the E.V.A.C. Exercise at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Several ICS-213 as well as tactical messages were passed between Net Control, The Red Cross Rehabilitation site, and the staging area. It was an excellent training exercise for Yolo ARES.    6/25/2010
	More Active Sun Means Nasty Solar Storms Ahead Yahoo! news and other news Websites are reporting that the sun is becoming a bit more active with solar storms on the horizon.    6/10/2010
	Western States Endurance Run - 26-27 June 2010 - UPATED: 10 June 2010 The 37th Annual Western States Endurance Run The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is one of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and certainly one of the most challenging. The Run is conducted along the Western States Trail starting at Squaw Valley, California, and ending in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor (elevation 6,200 feet) to Emigrant Pass (elevation 8,750 feet), a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn. Approximately 1,500 dedicated volunteers help out at each Western States Endurance Run. They range from basic logistical needs to Webcasting and more. Of those 1,500 volunteers are several Amateur Radio operators who volunteer their time to provide Health and Welfare communications at various checkpoints along the trail. Communications Support Volunteer Information & Signup THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WEBPAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 8 JUNE 2010. Please continue to check the Communications Support Webpage for the most updated information. Thank you! NOTE: Additional Radio Operators are still needed. If you would like to volunteer, please see the below links or send Todd, KE6GCV, an email. The need for additional volunteers is due in part by the course possibly being rerouted because of snow on a portion of the trail. A final decision will not be made until 18 June 2010. - Communications Support Main Webpage - Communications Support General Requirements - Communications Support Volunteer Signup Form - You can also email Todd, KE6GCV, with any questions or to request information. Non-Communications Support Volunteer Information The race is always in need of medical professionals, aid station personnel, trail sweeps and start and finish-line helpers. If you'd like to volunteer, sign up via the Volunteer Form. Please help in making this year another successful Run.    6/8/2010
	Welcome New Yolo County ARES Members Yolo County ARES has has added three new members this month. Please welcome W6JSC, James; N6JOA, Charles; and N6OLO, Pamela.    5/20/2010
	On the Nature of Interacting Antennas A while back Wes, WS6Z, built a 2m Copper “Super-J-Pole” antenna which he attached to his chimney. Then a friend of his (AD6IL) was kind enough to supply me with a 2m square loop for horizontal work which he attached at the bottom of the J-pole. AD6IL and WS6Z were debating how much of a problem it would be to have them so close together and I figured I’d give it a try and see how much they interacted. After putting them both up they both performed adequately though Wes was pretty sure he could detect a performance difference in the J-pole after adding the square loop to its base. He measured the performance of both antennas as they were mounted together and then moved the square loop to the opposite corner of the chimney and remeasured them both again. The following 4 graphs show the results of these tests.    5/18/2010
	David Coursey's 97.113 PRESENTATION David Coursey, N5FDL – Emergency Coordinator, San Joaquin Co. (CA) ARES has posted a NEW VERSION OF his 97.113 PRESENTATION that gives a good overview of what is currently happening with FCC rule making and 97.113 If you need additional information, please write or call him: david@coursey.com . On his blog, he notes that you are welcome to use this presentation to explain the 97.113 issue to the amateur community and served agencies.    5/11/2010
	Yolo County ARES Members set up a School to School Ham Radio Contact Yolo County ARES members Wes Hardaker, WS6Z, and Greg Kruckewitt, KG6SJT setup a school to school ham radio contact. Wes was in a fourth grade classroom at Korematsu Elementary School in Davis and Greg was in a fourth/fifth grade classroom at Cambridge Elementary school in Vacaville. The students at each school took turns asking students at the other school questions, and then answering questions they were given. The excitement level in the classrooms was terrific!    4/24/2010
	Congratulations Larry, WD6FXR, Sacramento Valley Section Emergency Coordinator Effective immediately, our new Sacramento Valley Section Emergency Coordinator is Larry Sutter, WD6FXR. Larry will be following several years of excellent service by Richard Cloyd, W06P.    12/15/2009
	Over 100 Practice NTS and ICS-213 Messages Need and idea for a practice NTS or ICS-213 message? Yolo ARES members have been practicing message handling since August 2005. The link above will download a .zip file with over 100 messages that we have given on our net.    11/15/2009
	Swine Flu (H1N1) Hotline for the Public (1-888-865-0564) The California Department of Public Health has activated a public hotline for callers with questions about the current outbreak of H1N1 Flu (swine flu). (1-888-865-0564) Hotline flyer.    5/3/2009
	Points Of Dispensing Training (POD) With the current outbreak of swine flu, this training could become important. There are three Points Of Dispensing Training on-line classes: - INTRO TO POD OPERATIONS - POD COMMAND STAFF - POD MANAGERS Points of Dispensing are locations throughout the County which could be used to distribute medications in the event of a health emergency. The Yolo County Health Department has developed this series of free online classes to teach volunteers how to assist in POD functions.    4/26/2009
	Yolo County ARES ICS-213 Form The May 2009 issue of QST contained an article on ICS-213 forms and our form was displayed. Here is the version of the ICS-213 form that Yolo ARES will be using when working with the Davis Fire Department.    ICS-213 form for printing    ICS-213 form that may be filled in on your computer using Acrobat 9 reader    4/23/2009
	Antenna Installation at Davis Fire Department Station 32 completed! Ken, K6WLS, and greg, KG6SJT, completed the antenna installation and coax run at station 32! ALL three fire stations now have antennas installed.    3/30/2009
	Antenna Installation at Davis Fire Department 33 completed! On Saturday, February 28, 2009, an ARES work party completed the running of coax and the installation of the antenna.    2/28/2009
	The Antenna at Davis Fire Station 33 is UP! Photos of Ken, K6WLS, installing the antenna at Davis Fire Station 33. Thanks Ken.    2/21/2009
	UC Davis Emergency Operation Center NET The UCD is now conducting a weekly net: Every Monday at 1230 hrs, is 146.475 simplex.    1/13/2009
	ARRL article on the training event by Yolo ARES, Red Cross, BARK, and YARS ARRL has published an article on the new ham training that Yolo Red Cross, Yolo ARES, Berryessa Amateur Radio Klub, and Yolo Amateur Radio Society conducted last February and March. Yeah! Yolo ARES made the ARRL Features section! We have posted many of the outlines and slides we used for this training.    6/25/2008
	ICS-213 Form The latest version of the ICS-213 form that Yolo ARES will be using when working with the Davis Fire Department.    5/21/2008
	National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction Darrin, kg6fjl, would like every Yolo ARES member to take the FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction. It is a on-line course. Download the materials, read it, and take the test...    10/18/2005
	Message Handling On the Yolo ARES net October 25 there was a discussion of Message Handling nets. Darrin, EC, has sent a list of message handling nets: - Norcal net 1900 Local 3630 khz cw - Norcal net 2100 Local 3705 slow cw - Norcal net 1930 Local 145.210- pl 100.0 stockton - Sac Valley traffic net 2100 Local pl 110.9 Chico    10/26/2004
	Sacramento Amatuer Emergency Net Every day at 12:00 PM . Repeater call sign W6AK. If you are west of West Sacramento tune to 442.800 pl 100Hz If you are closer to Sacramento tune to 146.910 pl 100 Hz or the 440 will work.    8/28/2004
	National Incident Management System NIMS embodies the "best management practices" of the existing Incident Command System, and standardizes a nationwide approach for Federal, state and local governments to work together effectively, enabling a national policy for a single all-disciplines, all-hazards plan. The Department of Homeland Security requires adoption of NIMS as a condition for receiving Federal Preparedness Assistance Grants beginning in 2005. Acrobat PDF File    3/6/2004

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