March 14, 2024
POTA

How to participate in the “Parks On The Air” activity.
Presented by Ryan Poteet KC7TAK and Maria Garofoli W7TEE
POTA – Ryan Poteet KC7TAK and Maria Garofoli W7TEE

 

April 13, 2023
DC Power for Amateur Radio

Safely Powering your Station at Home and on the Go
Presented by Steve Jensen KE7GXC (link updated with Nov. 16 2024 DC Power class held at Clackamas Community College)

DC Power for Amateur Radio: Safely Powering your Station at Home and on the go

 

May 11 2023
RF Exposure Guidelines

Meeting FCC requirements for RF exposure, how to assess the compliance of your station… protect yourself, family, neighbors and the community, whether operating at home, in your vehicle or at a field location.
Presented on behalf of Lake Oswego ARES by Eric Dausman KD7DNM.
LOARES – RF Exposure Guidelines

 

June 13, 2024
Wildfire Situational Awareness, Preparation and Safety

Wildfire Emergencies… tools and resources for being situationally aware, and for preparing and equipping your family for survival.
Presented by Malia Kupillas, Clackamas County Emergency Preparedness Council
Wildfire Situational Awareness

 

August 8, 2024
Operational Identification

Operational Callsigns vs. Tactical addresses… what’s the difference?… why do we need them?… when should we use them?
Presented by Andrew Watson N1ACW
Operational Identification – Andrew Watson N1ACW

 

September 12, 2024
CARES Monthly Meeting – Upcoming Events/Activities

A general outline of the CARES monthly meeting format, and coverage of upcoming events and activities through the remainder of 2024.
CARES Monthly Meeting Outline – Steve Jensen KE7GXC

HAM Radio Troubleshooting

Tips for figuring out why things aren’t working.
HAM Radio Troubleshooting – Steve Jensen KE7GXC

 

October 10, 2024

CARES Monthly Meeting – General topics

New business, General Topics, Upcoming Events
CARES Oct. 2024 Monthly Meeting Outline – Steve Jensen KE7GXC

Support at Red Wolf aid station, 2024 Mountain Lakes 100 race

Ron Pestes KI7FCG YouTube video (presented at the October CARES meeting) showing daytime activities at the Red Wolf aid station, for the 2024 Mountain Lakes 100 race
2024 Mt Lakes 100 cross country race

AREDN update

Shawn Instenes report on the status of AREDN (Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network)
AREDN News 10.10.2024- Shawn Instenes AE7SI

 

November 14, 2024

CARES Monthly Meeting – General topics

New business, General Topics, Upcoming Events
CARES Nov. 2024 Monthly Meeting Outline – Steve Jensen KE7GXC

Operations: Checklists

Andrew Watson N1ACW PowerPoint presentation on the value and importance of checklists, for safe and effective operations during emergencies, SETs, and public service events.
Operations: Checklists – PowerPoint (pdf)

 

December 12, 2024

CARES Monthly Meeting – General topics

New business, General Topics, Upcoming Events
CARES Dec. 2024 Monthly Meeting Outline – Steve Jensen KE7GXC

Clackamas County Disaster Management – organization structure & ICS

Presenter: Jamie Poole, Deputy Disaster Manager, Clackamas county

Presentation file will be online soon