The Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for next Wednesday, March 25, 2020 has been cancelled.
Xenia Marathon
Postponed due to COVID-19 Corona virus On Sunday April 5th is the Annual Ohio River Road Runners Club Full and Half Marathons. Both events begin at 8:00am at the NEW Xenia YMCA at 336 South Progress Dr in Xenia. The event winds around Xenia and then follows the bike path to Spring Valley and then comes back. We will be needing 15-20 volunteers. Also bicycle-mobile operators would be helpful. Checkin/Net Control will be at the XWARN Communications Trailer, which will be setup at the YMCA starting at 6:30am, we will making assignments starting at 7:00am. A directed Net will be…
Introduction to DMR and Livestream
The next BARC Tech Night is Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 7:00 pm at the BARC Clubhouse. I will be presenting an “Introduction to DMR”. This presentation will be a deeper dive into DMR technology than the DMR 101 presentation given previously, but will still cover the basics. Topics include: FCC Bandwidth Mandate Driver DMR Spectrum Efficiency Advantages DMR Transmission and TDMA Deep Dive Analog FM and DMR Comparison DMR Hierarchy With Examples Constructing a Codeplug DMR Operating Techniques If you would like to learn more about DMR, learn how to program your new radio, or ask questions, please join…
CERT Training
BROOKVILLE 2020 CERT Training Program A new class is beginning Tuesday, March 24th . Classes will be held every Tuesday through May 19th and will conclude with a mock disaster on Saturday, May 30th. Class is free of charge and is open to Brookville residents and those interested in learning the basics of Emergency Response. All supplies are provided. For more information or to register for the class, contact us through our Brookville CERT Facebook page, through our email at BrookvilleCERT@gmail.com or text 937-321-7534. GERMAN Township CERT Training German Township will be holding another FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)…
Amateur Radio License Exams
An examination session in Technician, General, and Amateur Extra amateur radio operator’s license will be available on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at 6 pm in 009 Thesken Hall Miami University-Middletown, Middletown, Ohio. Doors will open for registration at 6 pm and examinations will commence shortly thereafter. Please plan to arrive early as all registration activities should be completed by 7 pm. Applicants must furnish the original and one photo copy of their current license (if any), original and photocopy of any certificates of successful completion of examination (CSCE) they my hold, positive (photo) identification, and Licensee ID number (FRN)….
