N5SAC Ham Club

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    Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service & Amateur Radio Emergency Service.

    The Sachse Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, RACES, and Sachse Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES, were formed in the early spring of 2002, a testament to our community's resilience. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was established in the spring of 1995, almost two years after the Mother's Day tornado on May 9, 1993.

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  • What began as a disaster...

    What is now known as the Mother's Day tornado in 1993 caused extensive property damage to the communities of Sachse and Wylie. One person lost his life when the tornado dropped a neighboring trailer home on top of his, and he was trapped beneath the wreckage. The tornado approached quickly, and because the city had no system, there was no way to warn the community adequately.

    Shortly after the Mother's Day tornado in 1993, Sachse city officials began an active campaign to be prepared should such a disaster strike again. The outdoor emergency warning systems were installed. The city recruited the assistance of the Garland Amateur Radio Civil Emergency Service to provide specially trained amateurs to operate the EOC during severe weather, chemical spills, and other emergencies.

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  • ...now stands as a beacon.

    When we feel less secure, with less control over our daily lives, we reach out for help.

    Flood, fire, or tornado—the cool gadgets break first.

    Be the help.

    Inherit the mantle of those who taught and honed us: W5JWS, N5LOC, and other founders. Their spirit charges the airwaves.

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    Get licensed and get a radio.

    We monitor ham frequencies
    during disasters. Join us
    and bring help to others.

  • How we work

    We support you, each other, CERT and Sachse Fire-Rescue in the city; and work with hospitals and agencies statewide.

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    We are radio operators just like you.

    The rest of the time we practice
    radio operations and have fun
    with our hobby.

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The Amateur Radio Operator

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  • Club Meetings

    We learn. We do. We eat.

  • Radios

    You don't have to be "a techie" to use a radio.
    But you do have to have an FCC license.

  • Weather

    Many of us are Skywarn weather spotters.

  • Field Day

    Field day is a ham radio jamboree for the public to join. It's our Superbowl!

Pricing

  • We don't charge for dues.

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