W5OBM provides critical emergency communications support to our community through ARES, RACES, and SKYWARN programs.
When disasters strike and normal communications fail, amateur radio operators step up to provide vital communication links for emergency services and the public.
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ARES consists of licensed amateurs who volunteer their communications skills and equipment to provide emergency communications when normal systems fail.
RACES provides radio communications for civil defense purposes only, during periods of local, regional, or national civil emergencies.
SKYWARN is a National Weather Service program that trains volunteer severe weather spotters to provide real-time weather reports.
Essential frequencies for emergency operations
Frequency: 146.940 MHz (-600 kHz, 146.2 PL)
Backup: 147.000 MHz (Simplex)
When: As needed during emergencies
Primary: 146.760 MHz (-600 kHz, 146.2 PL)
Secondary: 442.700 MHz (+5 MHz, 146.2 PL)
Digital: 145.010 MHz (Packet)
Primary: 146.520 MHz (National Simplex)
Regional: 146.940 MHz (-600 kHz, 146.2 PL)
Backup: 147.420 MHz (+600 kHz, No PL)
3.965 MHz: Emergency Net (80 meters)
7.265 MHz: Emergency Net (40 meters)
14.265 MHz: Emergency Net (20 meters)
21.265 MHz: Emergency Net (15 meters)
Winlink: Multiple HF frequencies
APRS: 144.390 MHz
D-STAR: 442.8625 MHz (+5 MHz)
DMR: 441.000 MHz (+5 MHz)
14.300 MHz: Maritime Mobile Net
14.265 MHz: Salvation Army Net
7.265 MHz: Health & Welfare Net
Be ready when your community needs you
Regular training sessions to prepare for emergency communications deployment.
Essential equipment for emergency communications operations.
Emergency communications require preparation and practice. Here are essential steps:
Join W5OBM's emergency communications team and help protect our community
when disasters strike and normal communications fail.