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Spring Poker Run 2023

Cold and wet sums up the weather on Sunday, June 4th, in the Rampart Range.  Both motorcycle riders and ARES R1D5 members commented that this was the wettest event in recent memory.  Despite less-than-optimal weather, ARES R1D5 members prevailed and found ways to stay warm, dry, and provide communication services, including GPS tracking via radio

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Mad Gravel 2023

Weather was great, radio propagation not so much.  That notwithstanding ARESDEC volunteers made it work.  This was the 3rd year that ARESDEC has volunteered to provide communications, SAG (Support & Gear – keep everyone safe, provide tools and bike support, and help shepherd the ride), and Sweep (staying at the back of the bicycle ride

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Shelter Surveys 2023

Shelter surveys provide an opportunity to establish & verify documentation and test gear & propagation under favorable conditions.  This year R1D5 plans to reexamine many known shelter sites as well as visit for the first time several new shelter sites.  R1D5 creates and maintains a document called a Key Location Form for each shelter.  A

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