Greetings,
Last night (August 28th 2025), we had a really good meeting last night at Idaho Pizza. Don, W7PJ, came down from Orofino to give us a presentation on Ham Radio Support during the Hurricane Helene Disaster. Don gave an overview with pictures of the aftermath and then highlighted some of the things that happened immediately after the storm passed. He recommended watching a Youtube Video entitled “What Actually Happened in Asheville: A Hurricane Helene Story” to get an indicator of the seriousness of not having the ability to communicate among those affected. He also highlighted the actions of Tom, K4SWL, in getting his neighbors on the air with VHF/UHF comms and getting them help. He also highlighted the actions of other Hams including the one we heard about that passed message traffic out of and into the disaster area from his house outside of the damaged area. Lessons learned highlighted the need to practice your communications skills, have a physical map of the area available, know how to pass message traffic clearly, have a scanner to listen to what public safety and others are doing as well as things that are happening in the area and have an emergency plan for you and your loved ones. Tom provided us copies of a guide to prepare your communications PACE plan. I am enclosing those for your to download if you wish.
If you saw my email of a few moments ago, the presentation for September is open. If you have a topic and would like to present, let me know.  Thanks to all who attended.  

Our next meeting will be the regular 4th Thursday of the month (September 25th) club meeting at Idaho Pizza Company on Glenwood in Garden City.  Meetings start at 7:00 PM.  This month we are again looking for a presentation.

Our Weekly Radio Net is doing well.  We are still averaging about 20 Check Ins.  During the summer when folks are normally out and about because of the long days, so this is a pretty good average.  If you haven’t checked in and would like to, the Frequency is 146.94 with a PL of 100.  We do the net on Sunday night at 7:00 PM.  

If you have an idea for future presentation topics or would like to present something yourself, feel free to email K7BSE14694@gmail.com.