(July 2023) SITE PICTURES

How many people did your ARDC funded project impact? 30 County emergency operations personnel (Marin, Sonoma and Napa) 5 Community response organizations 75 Ham club members 45 Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) personnel 30 Residents who controlled access for our nodes on their property 5 University research center employees 2 ARRL leaders 5 College electrical department…

Updated: Jul 30, 2022 by Julie Mitchell May 11, 2022 Imagine this scenario: a fast-moving wildfire wipes out not only power but the internet throughout Marin County. How do first responders communicate with one another? More importantly, how do government officials and community organizations reach the public? So-called ham radio operators may have the answer. Last…

NORTH BAY AREA MESH AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY DATA NETWORK Portable Area Node contents in a Pelican 1730 case 1. Buddipole tripod and mast 2. Steel stake with hammer bag used to anchor mast guy ropes 3. Mast guy rope, guy rope winder, guy ring and three cord tighteners 4. Four shielded outdoor cat 6 cables…

Schellenger Road Communications Tower Schellenger Road Communications Tower In partnership with Northern Sonoma County Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”), Northern Sonoma County Fire – Cloverdale & Geyserville, Fireball Information Technologies, a selected group of Sonoma County radio communications leaders, North Bay Area Mesh (NBAM), Krasisla Pacific Farms, and Sonoma County Public Infrastructure the first grassroots…

Updated: Jul 26, 2022 The NBAM Mesh was successfully utilized in the April 30, 2022 Ridge to Bridge hike/bike/equestrian event with 350 participants, sponsored by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. This event started in East Fort Baker at sea level near the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. The longest route, a 25-mile hike…

Updated: Jul 26, 2022 The Marin County Sheriff Office’s RACES/ACS Unit is working with North Bay Area Mesh (NBAM) to support and promote digital communications, amateur radio, training, public service events and open access to all, especially Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and emergency communication organizations in Marin and Sonoma Counties. NBAM is a standing committee of…