MN-ECN COMMEX “NorthStar”: Minnesota ARES Participates in Joint Emergency Exercise at Camp Ripley
Minnesota ARES Section Emergency Coordinator Benton Jackson, K0BHJ, reports on ARES operators participating in the MN Department of Public Safety ECN exercise at Camp Ripley.Continue Reading
ARRL Minnesota State Convention: All-Day Educational Initiative & Technical Seminars
The ARRL Minnesota State Convention attracts amateur radio operators from across the Upper Midwest for intensive emergency communications and technical workshops.Continue Reading
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): Volunteer Qualification & Public Service Duty
The Minnesota ARES organization invites licensed radio amateurs to register their qualifications and equipment for volunteer emergency communications.Continue Reading
Amateur Radio in the Classroom: Building Wireless Technology Literacy across Minnesota Schools
Using Amateur Radio in the classroom provides hands-on STEM education, connecting students with wireless technology fundamentals and FCC licensing.Continue Reading
Minnesota ARES District Structure: Statewide EOC Coordination Across 7 Districts
Minnesota ARES organizes county emergency coordinators across 7 geographical districts from the Northwest to the Southeast to maintain rapid response nets.Continue Reading
Minnesota SKYWARN & Severe Weather Tracking: Spotter Networks Supporting NWS
Minnesota ARES operators work in tandem with SKYWARN networks to provide real-time ground truth weather observations to National Weather Service offices.Continue Reading
Minnesota ARES Repeater & Digital Winlink Network Integration
High-capacity VHF/UHF repeaters and Winlink digital packet gateways ensure continuous data and voice connectivity across Minnesota.Continue Reading
Annual Upper Midwest Hamfest & Swap Meet Events Draw Operators to Minnesota
Minnesota amateur radio clubs host regional hamfests and swap meets, promoting technical exchange, equipment trading, and licensing exam sessions.Continue Reading