
Inland Northwest Emergency Communications
Stay informed and prepared for emergencies in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho that could affect you, your family and your community.
Talking with Your Neighbors
I’m sponsoring a special contest for all radio operators in the Eastern Washington Section – Talking with Your Neighbors - Starting 6:00 pm April 18 and lasting 24 hours. The rules and the scoring spreadsheet are below.
There will be a certificate for all participants with an engraved wooden call sign plaque for the three highest scores.
Providing professional full-spectrum Emergency Management services to build and sustain community resilience
Location
1121 W. Gardner Ave, Spokane, WA 99260
ARES-ACS Meetings (Open to the public)
1st Tuesday 5:30 PM ARES-ACS Staff Meeting
2nd Saturday 9:00 AM General Workshop
12:30 PM Winlink Workshop
3rd Thursday 7:00 PM Training Meeting


GoFundMe Request
FROM: Dave Carleton
TO: ERC Net Operators
SUBJECT: Spokane Coordinating Council Go Fund me Drive
I have set up a GO Fund Me drive to help get some some funds to help with Communications Equipment we use here in the Spokane Coordinating Council. We have had a handful of folks that have been working to keep equipment running and up to date and we truly appreciate their work and contributions. But, we are in need of some help. We have equipment that is getting old, we are repositioning and upgrading some equipment to make it much more dependable and able to cover areas much better. We are also in the process of upgrading our Winlink capabilities in the area and making sure they are reliable when needed.
We need funding help. Any amount you or any other radio operators you know that could give would be greatly appreciated. I am including the link to donate (https://gofund.me/f0372115 ) and a QR code (below) that can be used to get to the page. It is a very easy process but, if you cannot get to it or need help, please feel free to contact me. You can give a donation to others and they can get on and do it for you.
Thanks again for all you are doing and in advance for the help giving as we need it. If you have any questions please contact me.


Upcoming Events
March 8 - Mike and Key Hamfest, Puyallup, WA
March 22 - General Class with Exam
April 12 - Amateur Extra Class, First Session
April 26 - Spokane Hamfest
May 3 - Amateur Extra Class, Second Session with Exam
May 4 - Bloomsday (EmComm Volunteers Needed)
May 30-June 1 - SEA-PAC, Seaside, OR
June - IEVHFRA Tailgatye Hamfest
June 28-29 - ARRL Field Day
July 17 - Cherry Pickers Trot (EmComm Volunteers Needed), Greenbluff, WA
August 2 - Technician Class with Exam
September - National Preparedness Month
October 4 - Simulated Emergency Test
October 17 - Great Shakeout
December 5-6 - SKYWARN Recognition Day, National Weather Service
Emergency Communication Services
Providing essential information and support for emergency communications in Eastern Washington communities.
Connecting local resources and volunteers to enhance emergency response and preparedness in Inland Northwest.
Opportunities for gaining or upgrading your amateur radio license in the Spokane area.
EmComm
Your source for emergency communication information in the Inland Northwest.
Administrator
Frank E Hutchison
AG7QP/WRDI529
509-434-4880
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