Eric Tofsrud N6OIM Amateur Radio Bio.
1982
Technician Plus class licensee
2000
General class licensee
1987-
Monterey Papal visit. Joint
communications coordinator for ATV. Coordinated and worked with State OES and US Secret Service.
1984
- 1988 Moffett Field NAS Air Show joint communications coordinator. Built up
several portable ATV back packs and supplied live video to air base security.
1982
- 1990 Local city parades VHF, UHF
voice communications, Packet Radio.
1986
- 1988 The Sequoia Century Western Wheelers 200 mile bicycle rally. SAG wagon
support with VHF, UHF voice communications and Packet Radio communications.
1982
- 1991 Worked closely with local EC and the city of Los Altos. Provided voice communications and Packet Radio
communications for many events.
1985
- 1993 Held ARES RACES AEC (Assistant Emergency Coordinator) position for the city of Los Altos, CA.
1982
- 1990 Participated in yearly field day events.
1985
Mexico city earthquake. H&W traffic handler via HF voice. (Palo Alto
chapter, Red Cross)
1983
- 1991 Americain Red Cross DAT "Disaster action team" VHF, UHF Voice communications, Packet
Radio communications and ATV. (Palo Alto chapter, Red Cross) Endorsements: Shelter management, Mass care, Mass feeding, Records and reports, Radio communications.
1989
Loma Prieta Earthquake, First responder. (Shelter management) Independently
opened first Red Cross shelter on the Mountain View area. Power and Phone's
down. 100% Amateur Radio communications during event. (Palo Alto chapter, Red
Cross)
1982
- 1995 Extensive run with Packet Radio BBS Sysop operation (See timeline link)
N6IIU Packet BBS Time Line
(Palo Alto chapter, Red Cross)
1985
- 1990. Held a board of directors position for SPECS W6ASH Repeater hardware
association. Provided technical assistance for club equipment including 2
meters, 1.25 meters, and 70 cm repeaters. Independently rebuilt 1.25 meters
repeater. Independently built up and maintained club Doppler system. Organized
and participated in many transmitter hunts.
1986
- 1988 Held ARRL ILT (Interference location team) position. Worked many
confidential cases for local clubs and groups.
1986
- 1988 Held ARRL OO (Official Observer) position.
1988
- Attended (ERI) Emergency
Response communications institute seminar in Cupertino.
1983
- 1986 Member of National
Weather Service SKYWARN program.
2007
- Present, Joined National
Weather Service SKYWARN program, Sacramento CA. Also active within CWOP "Citizen Weather Observer Program" ID = AS790 / N6OIM