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January 18, 2025
UPDATE: Yes. Rain is forecasted, but we are still proceeding with the event. Be prepared, for there will be mud. Dress accordingly. Please bring you and your families’ nourishment. We will have bottled water available.
STEM Amateur Radio Club Emergency Preparedness Event
January 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saddle Creek Stables 710 E. Border Road Rock Hill, SC 29730
These stables are used for weddings and events, so please don’t let the name throw you off.
Some of the categories of emergency preparedness that will be covered include:
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Emergency Communications: FRS (family radio service), GMRS (general mobile radio service),Amateur Radio, all without the use of cellular service or internet access. A STAR Link unit will be set up aswell for satellite internet service. We’ll have a build-out station showing how to make a simpleantenna for emergency use. There’ll be ample discussion of the critical role played by ham radioas we continue restoration of Western NC.
- Emergency Power Sources (Solar, battery, generators, etc.)
- Emergency Medicine (first aid, emergency readiness kits, etc.)
- CAP (Civil Air Patrol) will have a booth set up with high school cadet members reviewing all the things they are involved in. A highlight will be videos and discussion of their recent involvement in the devastated areas of Western NC/ SC/TN/GA from hurricane Helene.
- A Telescope may be available for night-time star gazing in the field at the barn after dark (TBD).
- Possibly more to come depending on volunteers
Make plans to come join us!