Members of the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) will be volunteering their time and using their Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) skills to provide radio communications support at select locations along the 2025 Tevis Cup trail.

Cell and internet outages during wildfires and power shutoffs are a growing concern for El Dorado County West Slope residents. To address this, CERA Chairman Bob Hess, in collaboration with  the West Slope Foundation, will present vital information on establishing robust two-way radio backup communications.

The El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club plans to return to a Field Day site we enjoyed prior to the COVID outbreak and the Caldor Fire. Our Mormon Emigrant Trail site is at a 6633' elevation about 18 miles East of Sly Park at coordinates 38°40.094', -120°17.548'. The talk-in channel is 147.825 MHz (pl 82.5) and we'll be using the Club's AG6AU repeater network call sign for Field Day which reflects…

Experience a slice of American history! The El Dorado Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) team is proud to support the 2025 National Pony Express Re-Ride, providing crucial radio communications for riders traversing the California leg of this iconic journey on their 10 day ride where hundreds of riders will carry mail across the original 1,966-mile Pony Express Trail…

CERA's Ochum Neighborhood Radio Watch group, serving rural El Dorado County residents in the Cosumnes and Oak Hill communities, will hold its 2nd annual BBQ meet-and-greet in Pioneer Park (6740 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA). While many Ochum NRW members know each other's voices from the weekly Tuesday 6:30 PM radio safety net, this BBQ offers a relaxed setting to build stronger face-to-face…

Join the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) Amateur Radio Emergency Services team (ARES) at Hot RF Nights and meet fellow amateur radio enthusiasts from surrounding counties for a fun and lively event! This gathering will bring together ARES teams and radio operators to display their mobile rig installations and go-kits, building fellowship among Northern California amateur radio groups…

Ready to join the world of amateur radio and unlock your potential? Volunteer Examiners will be on-site to administer Amateur Radio license exams, providing you with the opportunity to earn your first license or upgrade to a higher class.

As we head into a potentially severe fire season, fueled by the abundant growth from our wet winter and spring, now is the time to prioritize your family's safety and communication. At the CERA booth, located in the "fire prevention area" of the 2025 Placerville Home and Garden Show, you can learn all about our FREE Neighborhood Radio Watch program. Discover how this vital initiative helps…

The Community Emergency Radio Association invites you to visit our information table at the 4th Annual Placerville Wildfire Safety Day. Discover how our free Neighborhood Radio Watch program can help you and your neighbors stay connected and informed during emergencies.

As wildfire season approaches and the potential for communication disruptions increases, don't miss CERA's Chair, Bob Hess, at the Wildfire Expo. He will be a featured speaker at IOOF Hall (6240 Main St, Georgetown, CA), providing crucial information about CERA's Neighborhood Radio Watch program. Learn how this initiative trains the community to use 2-way radios as a reliable backup when cell and…

CERA NRW Net Control Operators: Let's connect! Join us for a meeting to review important updates on net control guidelines and CERA's plans for this year. This is your opportunity to collaborate with the CERA Board, share your experiences, and help us improve how we support your vital role in your Neighborhood Radio Watch communities. Details with a link to join the online meeting were sent to you…

Attend the Community Emergency Radio Association's free training workshop at the Marshall Grange, 4940 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA. This training event is designed for community members who are interested in using radios as a backup communications solution to prepare and stay safe, especially during disaster events like wildfires or winter snowstorms when cell and internet might not be…

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 310 Back St, Coloma, CA

Volunteer Examiners will be at this event to administer Amateur Radio exams to any persons interested in obtaining their first license or upgrading their license. The testing fee is $14.