Nassau County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)

New York State RACES HF Net 05-23-2021

New York State RACES HF Net 05-16-2021

Tonight May 13 several of our Nassau County RACES and CERT communication members help teach RADIO basic fundamentals at the latest CERT class in Oyster Bay. Thank you to all that attended.

New York State RACES HF Net 05-09-2021 Tough Conditions this morning!

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New York State RACES HF NET December 27,2020

We have quite a complex system poised to impact the area tonight and into tomorrow. Here's a brief summary of our hazards and what we're expecting from this storm, including heavy rain, possible coastal flooding, and strong wind gusts! Be prepared and stay safe! #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx

Here is the very latest briefing on the wind and rain storm expected Thursday evening through Friday.

HEAVY SNOW DEVELOPING OVER NASSAU COUNTY Heavy snow will develop over the area through 7pm. Snowfall rates of 1 to possibly 2 inches per hour are likely to d...evelop. Visibilities drop to a quarter of a mile or less at times. Travel will become very difficult. Poor visibility, snow covered and icy roads will be dangerous.

HRU goes virtual for 2021 - Registration opens December 15 Save The Date - January 9, 2021 With Covid19 restrictions precluding an in-person gathering, the 22nd... annual Ham Radio University (HRU) educational conference will be held as a virtual event on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm as a GoToWebinar on-line video conference. HRU 2021 will feature 14 informational presentations by local experts in a broad range of Amateur Radio activities including: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications; Basics of HF Operating; Communicating Through Amateur Radio Earth Satellites; Remote Station Operating Over the Internet; Software Defined Radios; HF and UHF Digital Communications; and Using RaspberryPi Computers in Amateur Radio. In addition to viewing the presentations, on-line attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters. Presented in memory of Ham Radio University’s founder, Phil Lewis, N2MUN, who passed away in March, HRU 2021 also will be the on-line convention of the ARRL's NYC-Long Island Section. As in years past, participation in HRU 2021 will be free of charge, with an optional suggested donation of $5.00, but advance registration that starts December 15, 2020-- will be required for each presentation. Further information, including the schedule of forums and advance registration starting December 15, 2020, is on line at: http://www.HamRadioUniversity.org