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On Saturday, October 24, 2026, members of the Roseland Amateur Radio Club, the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC), New Providence Amateur Radio Club (NPARC), and other local amateur radio groups met at Bramhall Terrace in South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, New Jersey, for another outdoor operating session. The group was on site from 9 AM to 1 PM Eastern, setting up portable stations and enjoying an autumn morning on the air. The weather made for a pleasant fall gathering.…

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Kevin, KD2RME from the Red Cross, on Wednesday October 21st at 7:30 PM EST presented Disaster Preparedness. A comprehensive presentation on emergency and disaster preparedness, covering preparing for potential scenarios involving your every day life, work, home, and your family. We reviewed real potential disaster threats in your life and area, how you and your family can prepare for it, and ways you can prepare for it through mitigation and assembling kits for scenarios you and your family may…

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Join WEARC on Zoom for a presentation by Kevin, KD2RME from the Red Cross, on Wednesday October 21st at 7:30 PM EST. A comprehensive presentation on emergency and disaster preparedness, covering preparing for potential scenarios involving your every day life, work, home, and your family. We will review real potential disaster threats in your life and area, how you and your family can prepare for it, and ways you can prepare for it through mitigation and assembling kits for…

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Essex County ARES supported the 2026 Tour de Millburn with 11 volunteers providing real-time amateur radio communications along the 7 and 15-mile courses. Volunteers from local amateur radio clubs, including WEARC and the Roseland Amateur Radio Club, participated in the operation. Radio communications were clear and effective throughout the morning, and no major safety incidents were reported. For details and photos, please visit: 2026 Tour de Millburn — ARES Event Recap

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Whether you are a newly licensed amateur, returning to the hobby, or considering your first HF setup, this presentation will provide practical guidance on selecting equipment and planning a station that fits your interests and budget. Drawing on his experience as an active HF operator, Mike Luongo, K2NNN, discussed equipment choices, station planning considerations, and practical tips to help new operators get on the air successfully.

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On Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 9 AM to 1:30 PM ET, local amateur radio operators returned to Bramhall Terrace in South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, New Jersey, for another morning of portable operating, experimentation, and time together outdoors. The September meetup drew a solid turnout, with approximately 8 to 10 licensed amateur radio operators participating throughout the morning. Two HF stations and one VHF station were set up, giving the group several opportunities to operate, compare equipment, and experiment…

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Join Mike Luongo, K2NNN, as he presents on the topic of setting up your first HF station. WEARC members and guests are invited to join the presentation, either in-person at the American Red Cross facility in Fairfield NJ, or, on Zoom. The presentation will take place on Wednesday September 16th at 7:30PM EST. For WEARC members, join on the regular “social” zoom link or in-person at the American Red Cross in Fairfield. If you are not currently a WEARC…

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Participants in the W2NJR 10 AM Friendly Chat Net took the conversation from the airwaves to Eagle Rock Reservation in Essex County on Monday morning, August 24. The informal gathering ran from about 9:30 AM until noon and brought together regular net participants along with net host Bill, K3CBI, for a morning of radio, conversation, and a chance to put some faces to familiar voices. Conditions at Eagle Rock were excellent for the gathering, with pleasant late-summer weather and…

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On Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM ET, members of the West Essex Amateur Radio Club (WEARC), Roseland Amateur Radio Club, NPARC, Tri-County Radio Association, and other local amateur radio operators gathered at Bramhall Terrace in South Mountain Reservation, Maplewood, New Jersey, for another morning of portable radio operating and technical experimentation. The August meetup drew an excellent turnout, with approximately 15 licensed amateur radio operators participating. A significant amount of equipment was brought to…

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Special Event – Roseland and other Local Clubs On-The-Air, Saturday, August 1st – South Mountain Reservation 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Portable HF/VHF/UHF operations from Bramhall Terrace in South Mountain Reservation — Maplewood, NJ Event questions or talk-in: KC2TXA Repeater, 146.595 +1 MHz, 100.0 Hz PL | EchoLink: KC2TXA-R Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cpQqpdH1YsPKEe7x6

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