Jim Clark, N6JRC

How Los Altos increased its check-in numbers

Abstract: Over the years Los Altos, has steadily increased their Monday Night check-in totals from single-digit numbers to counts in the mid-twenties. As the smallest city in the SPECS area, how did they do it? What lessons could be learned to help increase your city’s numbers?

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Nigel Armstrong, NA6D

Think you're ready? Lessons from Hurricane Helene

You know your radio, you've done your training, and you've got a packed go-kit. But are you truly ready for the chaos of a real disaster? Nigel, NA6D, shares his experience deploying with the IT Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) after Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina. This talk dives into the reality of disaster response, where perfect plans meet human limitations, and preparedness extends far beyond technical skills.You know your radio, you've done your training, and you've got a packed go-kit. But are you truly ready for the chaos of a real disaster? Nigel, NA6D, shares his experience deploying with the IT Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) after Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina. This talk dives into the reality of disaster response, where perfect plans meet human limitations, and preparedness extends far beyond technical skills.