W6O: Huntington Beach, CA RACES

Operating 6A in ORG this year.  Our traditional location over-looking the Pacific Ocean provided plenty of public exposure.  This year, we deployed the City's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Volunteer Management Response Unit for the first time.

The air conditioned trailer is equipped with two-way radios for the fire and police department, and includes VHF and UHF Amateur Radio gear and an ATV system as well as generators, battery power and lighting.

A highlight of our operation included a visit from George Barker, NA1F, an ex-ARRL Hq. staffer, and Public Television cameraman. George shot a lot of video for possible use in a video production, and for possible use at Southern California PBS.  George did this as a "labor of love" for us, and for other FD groups, too.  a BIG Thanks to George and to So Cal Connected PBS for Orange County, Calif for granting permission for his camerawork.

We look forward to seeing our 15 minutes of fame on upcoming video productions in the near future.

(All photos by KH6WZ)

73 and see you next year,

Wayne KH6WZ
Huntington Beach RACES PIO