October 25, 2025

The most vital step you can take for community safety this fall is learning how to keep communicating when traditional systems such as cell phones and internet fail. The Community Emergency Radio Association (CERA) founded the Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) groups to ensure that communities like ours can stay connected during catastrophic disasters like major wildfires.

October 25, 2025

The most vital step you can take for community safety this fall is learning how to keep communicating when traditional systems such as cell phones and internet fail. The Community Emergency Radio Association (CERA) founded the Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) groups to ensure that communities like ours can stay connected during catastrophic disasters like major wildfires.

October 11, 2025

Wildfires don't stop in the fall, and neither should your preparation. If you're concerned about cell and internet services being disrupted during an emergency, a two-way radio can be your crucial backup plan. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe by visiting the Community Emergency Radio Association (CERA) Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) booth at the Mosquito Volunteer Fire…

October 11, 2025

Wildfires don't stop in the fall, and neither should your preparation. If you're concerned about cell and internet services being disrupted during an emergency, a two-way radio can be your crucial backup plan. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe by visiting the Community Emergency Radio Association (CERA) Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) booth at the Mosquito Volunteer Fire…

September 27, 2025

Please stop by the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club's booth at the 10th Annual Props, Cops & Rodders Show & Shine Fly-In event to learn more about the Club's involvement with Amateur Radio Emergency Services and our support of the Community Emergency Radio Association's Neighborhood Radio Watch program.

September 17, 2025

Preparing your family and neighborhood for emergencies is more critical than ever, whether it's during fire season or the upcoming raining and winter season. Join the Community Emergency Radio Association's Chair, Bob Hess, for a special "Brown Bag" presentation on the FREE Neighborhood Radio Watch program.

September 14, 2025

Join the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) as we hold our annual activation of the Big Hill summit WS/NS-290 and Park El Dorado National Forest K-4455.  At the event, you can learn about the SOTA (Summits on the Air) and POTA (Parks on the Air) programs and see examples of stations used for these activities.  

September 13, 2025

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.

August 5, 2025

Curious about how to boost your family's emergency communication? The Pollock Pines-Camino Neighborhood Radio Watch (NRW) group will be on hand at the Camino Fire Safe Council booth during Camino's National Night Out. Stop by to explore essential two-way radios and understand how they fit into your comprehensive disaster preparedness plan. Learn firsthand about their importance for staying…

July 24, 2025

Curious about how radio signals travel further, or how CERA manages its robust communication network? Join us for an insightful presentation designed especially for CERA Neighborhood Radio Watch members and El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club members! We'll start with the essential principles of repeaters, then explore CERA's sophisticated 2-meter voting system. You'll also learn about our full…

July 22, 2025

Marshall Medical Emergency Management, in collaboration with the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) members, is planning a critical simulated hospital evacuation exercise.

July 12, 2025

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.

June 28, 2025

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.

June 28, 2025

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…

June 11, 2025

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…

May 17, 2025

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…

May 17, 2025

Join the El Dorado County Amateur Radio Club (EDCARC) Amateur Radio Emergency Service 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…

May 10, 2025

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.

May 2, 2025

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…

April 26, 2025

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.

April 5, 2025

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…

March 28, 2025

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…

March 15, 2025

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…

January 25, 2025

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

January 11, 2025

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.