Every Thursday there is a net at 9PM on 147.50 SIMPLEX. Info regarding CERT and other issues for the general Sugarhouse area.
WWW.ARPSE.ORG - There are a number of events going on in June that need Ham Radio operators for communication. The next one is on June 2nd. It is a good idea to check ARPSE monthly. If you need ham radio operators for an event, your info can be posted on ARPSE.ORG.
Emergency essentials is now across from Fashion Place Mall in the old Comp-USA bldg.
Large selection of LED flashlights, LED lanterns, etc. at Big Lots on 2nd South. Also check out Big 5 Sports and, as always, Harbor Freight.
A 24 page flyer arrived today from Harbor Freight. Just about everything is on sale. Their 27 LED Worklight/Flashlight is on sale for $2.99. The trickle battery chargers are also on sale. There is also a 20% discount coupon that can be used on many items at Harbor Freight. If you are not getting their monthly 24 page sale brochure with lots of discount coupons, you can sign up at HarborFreight.com. If you are in the store you can fill out a Preferred Customer Card. This gets you discounts that are not available to people who do not get the flyer.
A pack of 100 Eleven Inch black or white cable ties are on sale for $1.49.
Gordon Smith will have a ham radio testing session this Saturday. 8 am to 8:45 am to register City County bldg at 2001 North State Street (corner of 21st south and state street) Test is in North Bldg room n3005
Go to WWW.SLCCERT.ORG to get info on CERT training schedules and locations.
CERT training is ESSENTIAL in a disaster. Each community will need LOTS of CERT trained individuals to help those who have no training and no emergency supplies and no emergency training. Notify your neighbors of the need and encourage them to take the training.
BATTERIES PLUS ON 3300 SOUTH AND BATTERY SPECIALISTS 3500 SO MAIN STREET - excellent source for Gel Cells. Battery Specialists has lower prices I am told.
KE7ORB has a great emergency blog located at http://slcfoothillnet.blogspot.com.
Finally, here is some info provided by KD7UM on MARA nets and other info.
www.mara.net
http://mercurynorthwest.org/index.php
http://www.mercuryalberta.ca/Mercury_Alberta/MARA.html
http://www.ldsradio.ca/
Nets I check into:
Monday 2130 MT 3965 KHz - MARA Northwest - great net for a roundtable
Saturday 0730 MT 3920 KHz - MARA Rocky Mountain - roll call and roundtable On even numbered months the Utah State RACES net starts here at 0800 MT
Saturday 0830 MT 3878 KHz - MARA Utah Net
Saturday ~0845 MT 3878 KHz - MARA Southern California
Saturday 0900 MT 7178 KHz - MARA Western Net
Saturday ~0915 MT 3937 KHz - MARA Northwest Saturday net
Tuesday 2100 MT Welfare Square Net 147.56 MHz except second week they meet on 145.45R 100 Hz
That's enough for now, more later. -N7OZH-
