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Wednesday, February 22

6:30 PM

Message Passing - NIGHT CLASS

WhenWed, Feb 22, 6:30 PM -

WhereMorgan Hill Police Department

Description THIS IS A NIGHT CLASS CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE. YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP PRIOR TO TAKING THE CLASS DUE TO THE CLASSROOM SIZE RESTRICTION. Good message passing skills are critical to effective communications. This class will start with a review of basic message passing skills and work up through tips and techniques for accurate and clear communications. It will include numerous exercises for practicing learned skills and techniques. Click here to visit the course description page and download the handouts. The location for this training is the Morgan Hill Police Department, located at 16700 Vineyard Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Saturday, March 3

9:00 AM

MAC Level 3- Planning Table-top POSTPONED

WhenSat, Mar 3, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED This class will address the skills and planning activities necessary to create the plans for drills, public service events, and activations. The class will include interactive table-top exercises. This information is subject to change as the class is developed. Prerequisites: Must have completed any of the level 2 classes in any of the following areas; Field Ops, Net Control, Packet, and Shadowing. This class is strongly suggested for ECs and AECs. The course description and handouts are available via the link below. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) (This class materials are still under development. Participants will be notified when handouts are available.) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 50 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Saturday, April 7

9:00 AM

Field Operations Level 1-Part B and Level 2

WhenSat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description Prerequisite: Field Operations Level 1 -Part A The course description and handouts are available via the link below. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. NO handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 55 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Thursday, April 12

7:30 PM

EC Council Meeting Reminder

WhenThu, Apr 12, 7:30 PM -

WhereSCCo EOC

Description Quarterly EC Council Meeting. Attended by City ECs / AECs / or their delegates. Review of upcoming drills or exercises, and any other relevant topics affecting both County and City RACES.

Saturday, April 21

8:00 AM

Communications Exercise - TECH Challenge

WhenSat, Apr 21, 8:00 AM -

WhereSJ TECH Museum (Parkside Hall)

Description Amateur Radio assistance is needed for The Tech Challenge a program of the Tech Museum. Shadows for event officials, Rovers, and Net Control Operators will be needed. The event runs all day so you will be able to sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 shifts. To get MAC credit you will need to sign up for at least two shifts. Free parking will be provided for participants. Sign-ups will be opened at a later time. The Tech Challenge is a competition of teams of school aged students that have been given an engineering problem to solve. The challenge for this year is to create a solution to help earthquake survivors! After an earthquake severely damages a bridge, a device the team designs and constructs will reach and rescue a person stranded on the bridge. Scale model bridges are provided for the teams to use. More information on the Tech Challenge is available at: http://thetechchallenge.thetech.org/challenge

Saturday, April 21

8:00 AM

Ham Radio License Class & Exam

WhenSat, Apr 21, 8:00 AM -

WhereSee BAEARS website for details

Description Amateur Radio Technician License Class & Exam sponsored by Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society See their website for details at: http://www.baears.com/ Registration details at: http://www.baears.com/index.php?option=com_seminar&Itemid=60

Saturday, April 28

9:00 AM

SVECS Quarterly Breakfast

WhenSat, Apr 28, 9:00 AM -

WhereSanta Clara Senior Center

Description Come enjoy a hearty breakfast, a great program, and a good time with other hams from across the county. The breakfast includes a wide variety of items and is masterfully prepared by volunteers. The program focuses on a different aspect of emergency communications each quarter, presented by knowledgeable speakers. And the attendees range from EmComm diehards from SVECS and SPECS to newbies who just want to see what's going on. Admission: is $5.00 and we ask that you sign-up in advance so we know how much food to buy. Schedule: Breakfast starts a 9:00am. The program starts at 10:00am. Prizes: There is a door prize and a raffle for lots of other great stuff. For more information and details: visit: http://www.svecs.net

Saturday, May 5

2:00 PM

ARES/RACES Communications Drill - CITY participation

WhenSat, May 5, 2:00 PM -

WhereCounty and City

Description Santa Clara County and City Quarterly Drill. This sign-up is for participation at the city level. If you are participating in the drill at the city level, and your city has established it's own event to capture sign-ups, then sign-up on your city's event. If not, then you can sign up here.

Saturday, May 5

1:00 PM

ARES/RACES Communications Drill - COUNTY participation

WhenSat, May 5, 1:00 PM -

WhereCounty EOC

Description Santa Clara County and City Quarterly Drill. This sign-up is for participation at the county level. Start time is 13:00 for all operators. This will give you time to set up and get familiar with the equipment, as well as receive your briefing. After the drill, we will have a debrief. You should be done no later than 17:00. There will be two types of operators needed for the county radio room. Net control operators and packet operators. The net control position in the county radio room can be non-stop action, so preference is given to existing MACs and MITs. The packet position is the county radio room is also non-stop action, plus you gain experience with the automated logging and printing software installed at the county. Again, preference is given to existing MACs and MITs. MAC Evaluations will be offered for the N1, N2, P1 and P2. Please sign up accordingly. The evaluations will include the operator skills area, as well as the knowledge area. Depending on the weather, we may also offer equipment evaluations in the parking lot after the event is over. Directions: The County EOC is located on the 4th floor of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office, located at 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose. Enter the front and go to the window at the left of the lobby. Inform the deputy that you need to go up to the EOC. You will need to exchange your driver's license for a temporary badge. The deputy will unlock the door to your right. Go through the door and up the elevator to the fourth floor. Exit the elevator and walk down the hall that is straight ahead and slightly to the left. Enter the EOC and you'll see us.

Saturday, June 2

9:00 AM

Shadowing - Level 1

WhenSat, Jun 2, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts are available via the link below. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Be sure to print out the handouts in the format you like best, and bring them with you to the training. NO handouts are available at the class. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 50 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Wednesday, July 4

7:30 AM

July 4th Parade-Morgan Hill - Shadowing/NCO Practical

WhenWed, Jul 4, 7:30 AM -

WhereMorgan Hill, CA

Description LAST UPDATED: 01-12-2012 This will be the practical part of the Shadowing Class taught the previous month. It will put into practice all the things learned in the classroom. This event is being restructured as compared to previous years. Discussions are on-going at the SCC RACES Staff level to determine what evaluations are possible given the new Parade Communications format. There is a need for 25-30 Shadow assignments. SAFETY NOTES: This event can get quite warm, even in the morning, and it will be good practice for the personal safety techniques learned in Field Operator Training. There is considerable walking required for this event, so you must be able to be on your feet for several hours at a time. There are numerous chances for breaks throughout the event. Details will continue to be updated as needed. All those signed up will be getting emailed information for the event. Some of that information is still in the process of being formulated/updated. SCC RACES Event Contact - Yet to be determined Event Contact/Safety Marshal Director - Pat Moore K6PMM email: PQM@garlic.com

Thursday, July 12

7:30 PM

EC Council Meeting Reminder

WhenThu, Jul 12, 7:30 PM -

WhereSCCo EOC

Description Quarterly EC Council Meeting. Attended by City ECs / AECs / or their delegates. Review of upcoming drills or exercises, and any other relevant topics affecting both County and City RACES.

Saturday, July 14

9:00 AM

Packet Level 1 - Part A

WhenSat, Jul 14, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The class materials have been updated Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. NO handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Saturday, July 28

9:00 AM

SVECS Quarterly Breakfast

WhenSat, Jul 28, 9:00 AM -

WhereSanta Clara Senior Center

Description Come enjoy a hearty breakfast, a great program, and a good time with other hams from across the county. The breakfast includes a wide variety of items and is masterfully prepared by volunteers. The program focuses on a different aspect of emergency communications each quarter, presented by knowledgeable speakers. And the attendees range from EmComm diehards from SVECS and SPECS to newbies who just want to see what's going on. Admission: is $5.00 and we ask that you sign-up in advance so we know how much food to buy. Schedule: Breakfast starts a 9:00am. The program starts at 10:00am. Prizes: There is a door prize and a raffle for lots of other great stuff. For more information and details: visit: http://www.svecs.net

Saturday, August 4

9:00 AM

Packet Level 1 - Part B

WhenSat, Aug 4, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The Packet Level 1 – Part B is a follow-on course to Packet Level 1 – Part A that includes both lecture and hands on packet activity. The lecture is focused on details of Outpost and PacFORMS set up. Message addressing within the Santa Clara County ARES/RACES BBS network is also discussed. Students are encouraged to bring their own packet equipment for the hands on activities. Use of dummy loads is encouraged since the class BBS will be located in the classroom. A list of classroom activities will be provided. The course description and handouts are available here. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. NO handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Saturday, August 25

9:00 AM

Cross-Band Repeating & Antenna Fundamentals/Safety

WhenSat, Aug 25, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts are available via the link below. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts for the Cross- Band Repeating materials (PDF format) Click here to see the preliminary course handouts for the Antenna Fundamentals materials (PDF format) <<< Preliminary version only Be sure to print out the handouts in the format you like best, and bring them with you to the training. NO handouts are available at the class. NOTE: Please remember to bring your HT's and cross band capable radios and manuals for the cross-band repeating class. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Thursday, September 6

6:00 PM

Packet Level 2 - Adv / Troubleshooting (NIGHT CLASS)

WhenThu, Sep 6, 6:00 PM -

WhereTBD

Description The class materials have being updated and are posted. The course description and handouts will be available via the link below when they are completed. Attendees are STRONGLY encouraged to bring battery operated stations. There are not enough outlets. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. NO handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Saturday, September 8

9:00 AM

Net Control in Disaster Communications - Level 1A

WhenSat, Sep 8, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts are being revised. They will be posted when complete. The previous Net Control in Disaster Communications classes are now being broken up into 3 classes; Level 1A, 1B, and Level 2. We believe there was enough material to break it into 3 classes, and keep the classes to approximately 3 hours, no more. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 50 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Saturday, October 6

9:00 AM

Net Control in Disaster Communications - Level 1B

WhenSat, Oct 6, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts are being revised. They will be posted when complete. The previous Net Control in Disaster Communications classes are now being broken up into 3 classes; Level 1A, 1B, and Level 2. We believe there was enough material to break it into 3 classes, and keep the classes to approximately 3 hours, no more. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 50 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Thursday, October 11

7:30 PM

EC Council Meeting Reminder

WhenThu, Oct 11, 7:30 PM -

WhereSCCo EOC

Description Quarterly EC Council Meeting. Attended by City ECs / AECs / or their delegates. Review of upcoming drills or exercises, and any other relevant topics affecting both County and City RACES.

Saturday, October 20

2:00 PM

ARES/RACES Communications Drill - CITY participation

WhenSat, Oct 20, 2:00 PM -

WhereCounty and City

Description Santa Clara County and City Quarterly Drill. This sign-up is for participation at the city level. If you are participating in the drill at the city level, and your city has established it's own event to capture sign-ups, then sign-up on your city's event. If not, then you can sign up here.

Saturday, October 20

1:00 PM

ARES/RACES Communications Drill - COUNTY participation

WhenSat, Oct 20, 1:00 PM -

WhereCounty EOC

Description Santa Clara County and City Quarterly Drill. This sign-up is for participation at the county level. Start time is 13:00 for all operators. This will give you time to set up and get familiar with the equipment, as well as receive your briefing. After the drill, we will have a debrief. You should be done no later than 17:00. There will be two types of operators needed for the county radio room. Net control operators and packet operators. The net control position in the county radio room can be non-stop action, so preference is given to existing MACs and MITs. The packet position is the county radio room is also non-stop action, plus you gain experience with the automated logging and printing software installed at the county. Again, preference is given to existing MACs and MITs. MAC Evaluations will be offered for the N1, N2, P1 and P2. Please sign up accordingly. The evaluations will include the operator skills area, as well as the knowledge area. Depending on the weather, we may also offer equipment evaluations in the parking lot after the event is over. Directions: The County EOC is located on the 4th floor of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office, located at 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose. Enter the front and go to the window at the left of the lobby. Inform the deputy that you need to go up to the EOC. You will need to exchange your driver's license for a temporary badge. The deputy will unlock the door to your right. Go through the door and up the elevator to the fourth floor. Exit the elevator and walk down the hall that is straight ahead and slightly to the left. Enter the EOC and you'll see us.

Saturday, October 27

9:00 AM

SVECS Quarterly Breakfast

WhenSat, Oct 27, 9:00 AM -

WhereSanta Clara Senior Center

Description Come enjoy a hearty breakfast, a great program, and a good time with other hams from across the county. The breakfast includes a wide variety of items and is masterfully prepared by volunteers. The program focuses on a different aspect of emergency communications each quarter, presented by knowledgeable speakers. And the attendees range from EmComm diehards from SVECS and SPECS to newbies who just want to see what's going on. Admission: is $5.00 and we ask that you sign-up in advance so we know how much food to buy. Schedule: Breakfast starts a 9:00am. The program starts at 10:00am. Prizes: There is a door prize and a raffle for lots of other great stuff. For more information and details: visit: http://www.svecs.net

Saturday, November 3

9:00 AM

Net Control in Disaster Communications - Level 2

WhenSat, Nov 3, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts are being revised. They will be posted when complete. The previous Net Control in Disaster Communications classes are now being broken up into 3 classes; Level 1A, 1B, and Level 2. We believe there was enough material to break it into 3 classes, and keep the classes to approximately 3 hours, no more. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format) Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 50 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Sunday, November 25

4:30 PM

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade

WhenSun, Nov 25, 4:30 PM -

WhereDowntown Los Altos

Description Assistance is needed for the Festival of Lights Parade. Briefings will be around 4:45 to 5:51 so you can be on station for the 6 PM parade start. Dress warmly, bring fresh batteries and join in the fun. 5 watt HT required and headset highly encouraged. Shadows will work on 440. There are four positions available: Checkpoint, Rover, Shadow and Net Control. Shadows will be limited to 8, and Net Control will be around 4-6. When signing up, indicate your preference. We will do the best we can to accommodate your request, but we reserve the right to move hams to other positions based on the needs of the parade. Thank you for understanding. MAC evaluations may be available at this event.

Saturday, December 8

9:00 AM

End of Year Summary

WhenSat, Dec 8, 9:00 AM -

WhereSNY Public Safety HQ

Description The course description and handouts will be posted as we get closer to Q4. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (HTML format) Intended Audience: Any new or experienced hams or MACs that took any of the core courses presented in 2011 timeframe. This class is intended to provide updates on any new or updated materials presented in 2012. It is NOT intended to be a review for already presented core classes. This class will be different year to year as we update existing classes or add new materials. Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. That location is given below. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 55 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Thursday, December 13

6:00 PM

End of Year Summary (NIGHT CLASS)

WhenThu, Dec 13, 6:00 PM -

WhereTBD

Description This class will be offered as a NIGHT ONLY class. Based on the interest shown (i.e.: sign-ups) will determine if we pursue this class in the evening for future offerings. The course description and handouts will be posted as we get closer to Q4. Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (HTML format) Intended Audience: Any new or experienced hams or MACs that took any of the core courses presented in 2011 timeframe. This class is intended to provide updates on any new or updated materials presented in 2012. It is NOT intended to be a review for already presented core classes. This class will be different year to year as we update existing classes or add new materials. Attendees should bring their own printed copy of the handouts. No handouts will be available at the training. Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. That location is given below. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff. Class size is limited to the first 55 people that sign up. Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz, the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.