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James “Doc” Armstrong, 71, of Menominee, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday June 14, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, Wis. He was born on May 30, 1954 in Marinette, Wis. to the late James and Lillian (Parkansky) Armstrong. James married Cindy Kamin on September 3, 1983 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Menominee. He worked at Chevalier Motors, Nestegg Marine, Gomskes, and own his own business named JJ’s Shell Service. He was the President of Interstate Stock and Customs Car Club for several years. James loved drag racing at WIR in Kaukauna, Wis. with so many of his friends. He also enjoyed classic cars, beautiful summer nights by the fire with a beer and hotdog, and watching Packers and Brewers games. James loved his morning walks with his black lab, Harley. James is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Christina (Brian) Werner; sister, Karen (Mike) Linsmeier; brother, Mark (Laurie) Armstrong; forever friend, Harley; best friend, Howard Nortch; sister-in-law, Kathy Casperson; brothers-in-law: Dick (Sharon) Kamin and Pat (Kathy) Kamin; along with many other nieces; nephews; family; and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Armstrong; one sister, Linda Lemire; and friend, Fran Pelon. Visitation for James will be held at Cadieu Funeral Home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m. until time of sharing at 4 p.m. Burial for James will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Thank you to Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, with a special thank you to his favorite nurse, Sandy B. “Listen to the heartbeat -Chevy” Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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Congratulations new hams!Tom Tickler Jr - KE9CXQ
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CALENDAR
Meeting: Thursday July 10, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
Meeting: Thursday Aug. 14, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
Meeting: Thursday Sept. 11, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
Meeting: Thursday Oct. 9, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
Meeting: Thursday Nov. 13, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
Meeting: Thursday Dec. 11, 7:30pm inVenture North 1320 Main St, Marinette
AFTER CHRISTMAS DINNER
Jan. 20, 2024
Our annual "After" Christmas Dinner was a fun evening of friendship and comradery! About 18 hungry hams got together for some great food at the Whistle Stop, just north of Menominee. It was a pleasure seeing Eric (KG9GH) and Cheryl (KB9NTN) who were attending a wedding party next door at the Pullman House. The White Elephant gift exchange was fun and entertaining as always!
Best of all, our Christmas get-together is the gateway to longer days as I noticed there was still sun out as we drove north on highway 41 at 4:45. The promise of more get togethers, and better weather lies ahead!
2025 membership dues are payable now. Dues are $20 for individuals, and $30 for Families - Contact Paul Sorenson (NS8V) by filling out our Online Membership/Renewal
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Meetings are at inVenture North located at 1320 Main St, Marinette, WI on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 PM. All are welcome to attend, especially if you are interested in becoming licensed! |
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KANDY NETSunday night at 7 PM - 147.000 repeater, (107.2) + WEDNESDAY EDITION Wednesday night 7 PM - 147.000 repeater, (107.2) + SUNDAY HF RAGCHEW Sunday 1 PM - 3.907 Ragchew ARES/RACES NET Sunday 8:30 PM - 145.470 Suring repeater, (114.8) - |
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Here's to the memory of our many local hams and members who have passed on...
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ARES, RACES, AuxComm
"We get so sophisticated and we have gotten so used to the reliability and resilience in our wireless and wired and our broadcast industry and all of our public safety communications, that we can never fathom that they’ll fail. They do. They have. They will. I think a strong Amateur Radio community [needs to be] plugged into these plans."
—Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator (2009-2017), 3 May 2011
Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness
03/22/2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final version (March 2023) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance. The guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur radio operators. The expanded Communications Unit (COMU) structure now includes the Auxiliary Communicator (AUXC) role, which covers personnel from services that provide communications support to emergency management, public safety, and other government agencies. This includes amateur radio.
NIMS guides government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and other emergencies. “This is a major step in the recognition of the need and usefulness of amateur radio and other communications services in our national preparedness,” said Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, Director of Emergency Management for ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®. “It also gives official guidance to pave the way for future training and education of volunteers in ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®),” Johnston added.
The NIMS ICT guide (PDF) is available at https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ict-functional-guidance.pdf.
ARES Membership Requirements
Every licensed amateur regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES. Please inquire at the local level for specific information. Because ARES is an Amateur Radio program, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable but is not a requirement for membership.
FEMA Training Courses for ARES®
ARES NET PREAMBLE & SCHEDULE
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The local ARES Net is held each Sunday Evening at 8:30 PM on the Suring repeater 145.470 (-) 114.8 pl. Feel free to join us, and follow along with the Preamble and schedule of Net Control Operators.
NET PREAMBLE: (Updated 11/27/24 W8AWF)
Good evening,
Welcome to the Tri-County Cooperative ARES & RACES Net. My name is (your first name), (your call sign) and I will be your net control this evening.
This net meets every Sunday night at 8:30 PM or whenever its services become needed. The primary repeater frequency is 145.470 with a tone access of 114.8. The backup repeater frequency is 147.000 with a tone access of 107.2. This is a directed net which is open to all ARES & RACES Stations in all locations that are within range of this repeater system.
The purpose of this net is to ensure proper understanding between ARES & RACES stations, to share information, and to become better prepared for public service emergency communications.
I will now take a standby for any emergency or priority traffic. Please call (your call sign), your net control station.
(Pause for any emergency or priority traffic)
I will now call all registered Menominee County ARES & RACES stations. When called, please check in and list any traffic when doing so. (call each member)
K8IR (Jim), KD8FUE(Mike), KD80VR (Doug), W8AWF (Robert), NS8V (Paul)
I will now call all registered Marinette County ARES & RACES stations. When called, please check in and list any
traffic when doing so. (call each member)
KG9GH (Eric), K9STT (Steve)
I will now call all registered Oconto County ARES & RACES stations. When called, please check in and list any traffic when doing so. (call each member)
N9OSF (Larry)
I will now take a standby for any out of county or late time ARES & RACES stations. Please call (your call sign), your net control station.
(pause for stations)
(Read any announcements or ask for general comments or questions)
Hearing no additional business for the net at this time, I will now close the net and turn the repeater back over to normal amateur use. Thank you for checking into the Tri-County Cooperative ARES & RACES Net. We look forward to hearing from you again next Sunday at 8:30 PM. 73, this is (your call sign)
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24/25 Net Schedule: Jan - 25 Feb - 25 Mar - 25 Apr - 25 May - 25 June - 25 5- Doug 2- Eric 2- Doug 6- Robert 4- Steve 1- Robert 12- Steve 9- Robert 9- Steve 13- Jim 11- Paul 8- Jim 19- Paul 16- Jim 16- Paul 20- Larry 18- Mike 15- Larry 26- Mike 23- Larry 23- Mike 27- Doug 25- Eric 22- Doug 30- Eric 29- Steve July - 25 Aug - 25 Sept - 25 Oct - 25 Nov - 25 Dec - 24 6- Paul 3- Jim 7- Mike 5- Larry 2- Mike 1-Mike 13- Mike 10- Larry 14- Eric 12-Doug 9- Eric 8-Eric 20- Eric 17- Doug 21- Robert 19-Steve 16- Robert 15-Robert 27- Robert 24- Steve 28- Jim 26-Paul 23- Jim 22-Jim 31- Paul 29-Larry
