![]() Simplex: If all Amateur Radio infrastructure in Fayette County fails, go VHF simplex - 146.535 mHz - no offset, no PL tone. If you have a D-STAR capable radio can monitor and participate via 30B on the KK4GQ D-STAR repeater on 442.5625 (+)Įcholink: If you are an Echolink subscriber you can monitor the KK4GQ 145.210 repeater on the KI4NGD-R Echolink node #317195 ![]() This is a state-wide frequency that is used to coordinate activities and support requestsĭ-STAR: Reflector 30B is reserved for emergency use in Georgia. On HF: 3.975 LSB - this is the main Georgia ARES emergency HF frequency. ![]() The repeater is located near downtown Fayetteville and provides excellent coverage across Fayette County and portions of the south metro Atlanta area On UHF: 444.600 (+) PL 77.0 - this is the W4PSZ remote link repeater for the NWS PTC Skywarn system. This repeater provides excellent coverage across the south metro Atlanta area and will normally be linked with other repeaters in Georgia to provide regional coverage from Alabama to Tennessee In an emergency this repeater handles ARES and Skywarn-related traffic. *Other popular emcomm digital modes not included in this discussion include Pactor, Winmor, Airmail, Link2000, Packet, APRS and CW.On VHF: 145.210 (-) PL 131.8 - this is the main KK4GQ repeater located near downtown Fayetteville. Here is an excellent video by Bernie Huth, W4BGH that explains what the NBEMS/FLDIGI suite can do, how to get set up, and how to send and receive messages using it (33 minutes.) Enjoy! Now the hard part–if you’re new to digital ops or FLDIGI, then the initial learning curve is a bit steep. Old Timers: NBEMS/FLDIGI will give your station the ability to receive and store messages while you are away, so that you can handle them when you return to the shack! NBEMS/FLDIGI is the standard for many emcomm groups throughout the U.S.New to ham radio: Technicians–looking for a new challenge? Learn to send and receive messages with equipment you probably already own! (One advantage of FLDIGI is that it can send and receive using minimal equipment if necessary - even just a cell phone and VHF/UHF radio.) And your FLDIGI knowledge and skills will be transferable to the world of digital HF radio as well.NBEMS/FLDIGI can use dozens of different modes–we will be running MT63-1000L. In Jefferson County we will focus, for now, on NBEMS (Narrow Band Emergency Messaging System,) an impressive suite of three or four applications that work in concert with the FLDIGI program. ![]() There are many modes of digital communications, and many programs to use those modes. This is where our ability to pass written messages quickly and accurately will become important. During initial response to an emergency, most communications of a tactical nature will be verbal, i.e., “I need help over here,” or “we have extra water over there…” (Note to net control stations: keep good notes.)īut as the situation stabilizes, especially with hams assigned to provide ongoing communications between shelters, hospitals, EOC’s and so on, the agencies we serve will want to see written communications that they can organize, forward, act on and reply to. With the big earthquake drill, “Cascadia Rising” looming this summer, it’s time to focus on some new skills we may need in an emergency. ![]()
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