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McHenry County RACES & ARES web portal
WELCOME !
We are a group of trained Amateur Radio operators who volunteer our time and resources to assist our community during times of disaster or other communications emergencies. We also provide communication support for public events and non-profit organizations. While we primarily service McHenry County, we coordinate our efforts with other Illinois counties, the state and ultimately federal organizations. We conduct weekly radio nets and periodic training drills to insure that our level of preparedness continues to improve. Please feel free to browse around and check back often as our website is continuously improved and updated.
Current Weather and Active Advisories
RSS Advisory Script
There are no active watches, warnings or advisories for zone ILZ005.
Illinois QSO Party Results
Year |
Total QSOs |
80M PH |
80M CW |
40M PH |
40M CW |
20M PH |
20M CW |
2008 |
333 |
18 |
0 |
214 |
0 |
47 |
54 |
2007 |
178 |
57 |
0 |
40 |
81 |
0 |
0 |
2006 |
228 |
0 |
37 |
98 |
42 |
20 |
31 |
2005 |
232 |
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Field Day 2008 Results
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"ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air operating event in amateur radio. On the fourth full weekend in June, tens of thousands of amateur radio operators gather for a public demonstration of our service. Field Day is part educational event, part operating event, part public relations event – and ALL about FUN! "
- ARRL Website |
The McHenry County RACES/ARES group would like to thank the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency Directed by Berry Valentine and Bob Ellsworth Jr. along with 1St District Board member Yvonne Barns for their support of the ARRL Field 2008. We were happy to meet and speak with a number of local amateur radio operators and individuals that just stopped by to see what was going on. Operating under less than ideal conditions, in a 24 hour period we were able to make almost 1000 contacts around North American, demonstration our abilities to provide communications when needed. We hope to see you all next year for the Field Day 2009.
Field Day Results |
Category |
2007 Actual |
2008 Preliminary |
CW/Digital |
686 |
595 |
Phone |
513 |
355 |
Total QSO’s |
1199 |
950 |
Bonus Points |
450 |
1350 |
Score |
3770 |
4440 |
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