Projects
Active Projects
The following are the active projects currently in progress with Cupertino ARES/RACES.
- ARKnet Deployment; Build-out of the Cupertino Emergency Intranet
- Volunteer Comm Package; Communications package deployed to Cupertino Fire Stations
Completed Projects
The following are the completed projects.
- ARKnet Pilot; A Pilot to test the feasibility of deploying a Cupertino Emergency Intranet
- AX.25 Packet Kits; Standardizing the CARES field Packet Kits
- Communications Van; Cupertino OES Communications Support
- CCC Technology Roadmap; An approach for introducing technology to the ARKs
Upcoming Activities
23 Mar 2019, Preparedness Fair
Memorial Park, behind Quinlan Community Center, 10:00am to 3:00pm
6 Apr 2019, W6TDM Repeater Traning
Learn the basics of how repeaters work and how to be a W6TDM controller. This is knowledge all CARES members should have. City Hall EOC Room, 9:30-11:00 am
13 Apr 2019, Pop-Up Packet Practice
SCCOo RACES opportunity for field packet practice. 9:00am to 12:00pm, Location TBD, More Details...
20 Apr 2019, Big Bunny 5K
CARES support for this annual family friendly 5K run/walk. 8:00am to 11:00am, Cupertino City Hall. More Details...
4 May 2019, Spring Communications Exercise
Save the date!
22 Jun 2019, Field Day
National Amateur Radio event that promotes emergency communications preparedness. Location TBD, 8:00am to 5:00pm. More Details...
4 Jul 2019, Fireworks Event!
CARES, CERT, and MRC support for Cupertino's annual Fireworks event. 4:30pm to 11:00pm. More Details...
2 Nov 2019, Sheriff's Heroes Fun Run
Public service event and fund raiser that directly benefits children’s health services at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. City Hall, 8:00am to 12:00pm More Details...