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2017 ClayARES Christmas Dinner


“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”

On December 5, 2017, at 7:00 pm we will have our Annual ClayARES Christmas Dinner at Journey Church, located at 6225 Lake Gray Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244.  We look forward to seeing everyone there.  The cost is $10.00 per person.  No matter if you are our newest member, or have been a member for years — we want everyone to come out and celebrate with us.

Please complete the info below to let us know that you are coming and how many are coming with you.  This dinner is open to everyone who wishes to attend. Continue reading →

Public Safety Advocate: When All Else Fails, There Is Ham Radio

Written by:  ANDREW SEYBOLD   SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As I am preparing a report on the commercial and public safety communications activities during and after Harvey, Irma, and now Maria, which was the worst of the batch, I took some time to reach out to the amateur radio community to find out what they have been doing. The answer is a lot, and often!  First, the Radio Relay International (RRI) organization made up of amateur radio operators who specialize in long-range communications has been busy handling health and welfare messages from the islands. Meanwhile, the Red Cross, which has a relationship with the American  Radio Relay League (ARRL), put out a call for fifty Red Cross certified ham radio operators to travel to Puerto Rico. Tim Duffy, president of the Radio Club of America (RCA) and president of a large amateur radio supply company also played an active role.

For the Full story, click here.

2017 OP Fall Festival

The OP Fall Festival will be this Saturday and Sunday, October 21 & 22.  Clay County ARES has a booth in the same location as last year and is looking for volunteers to help staff the booth.  We will have a go-kit setup and on the air as well as information to pass out to the community.  Our goal is to meet as many people as possible, let them know who we are, and educate them about the benefits of amateur radio to the community.

Please fill out the information below and let us know when you are available to assist. Continue reading →