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
5 Mar 2020, General Meeting
Topic: introduction to Amateur Packet Radio. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, **EOC, City Hall**
2 Apr 2020, General Meeting
Topic: Alt911 Update. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
11 Apr 2020, Big Bunny 5K
CARES support for this annual family friendly 5K run/walk. 7:00am to 11:00am. More Details...
7 May 2020, General Meeting
Topic: Power & Comm Outage Drill Prep. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, **EOC, City Hall**
16 May 2020, Field Communications Exercise
Details: TBD, 8:00am to 12:00pm
4 Jun 2020, General Meeting
Field Day, Forth of July Event Prep. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
27 Jun 2020, Field Day!
National Amateur Radio event that promotes emergency communications preparedness. Location TBD, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
4 Jul 2020, Fireworks Event!
CARES, CERT, and MRC support for Cupertino's annual Fireworks event. 4:45pm to 11:00pm. More Details...
3 Sep 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
1 Oct 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
24 Oct 2020, S.E.T. Field Comm Exercise
Details: TBD. 8:00am to 12:00pm
5 Nov 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
7 Nov 2020, 5K Run
Sponsored by the SCC SO, FD, Valley Medical. Details TBD. More Details...
3 Dec 2020, General Meeting
Year-end Review. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center