Area Frequencies Of Interest
Here are some area frequencies to tune into. For frequencies in the Amateur Radio band, the required offset and pl tone are indicated.
Analog Frequencies:
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444.200 MHz (plus offset, pl 131.8 Hz):
Navarre CERT repeater. Used during local events
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146.700 MHz (minus offset, pl 100.0 Hz):
Santa Rosa Emergency Management Amateur Radio repeater, K4SRC, located at the Milton EOC. This is the primary link frequency between the EOC and its remote operations such as Navarre CERT or evacuation shelters. This is also the primary frequency for SkyWarn activation.
This repeater hosts a net every Tuesday evening at 2000 hours. All radio amateurs are encouraged to check in.
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158.925:
South Santa Rosa County Fire Dispatch
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453.975 MHz:
Santa Rosa Sheriff South County (a.k.a. Channel 1)
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146.520 MHz (simplex):
National Amateur Radio 2-meter calling frequency
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446.000 MHz (simplex):
National Amateur Radio 70-centimeter calling frequency
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146.790 MHz (minus offset, pl 100.0 Hz)
Playground Amateur Radio Club repeater, W4ZBB, located in Fort Walton Beach.
This repeater hosts a net every Sunday evening at 1930 hours. All radio amateurs are encouraged to check in.
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147.360 MHz (plus offset, pl 100.0 Hz):
North Okaloosa Amateur Radio Club repeater, W4AAZ, located in Crestview.
This repeater hosts a net every evening at 2000 hours. All radio amateurs are encouraged to check in.
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162.400 MHz:
National Weather Service broadcast for the Florida Panhandle. The antenna is located near Milton.
D-Star Frequencies:
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KI4WZA (Milton, Santa Rosa County)
2 Meters: 147.330 MHz, plus offset
70 cm: 444.925 MHz, plus offset
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K4FWB (Crestview, Okaloosa County)
2 Meters: 145.130 MHz, minus offset
70 cm: 444.600 MHz, plus offset
For more frequency information, here is an excellent reference. (Note that link will open in a new window.) |
FIELD DAY 2010
The ARRL Field Day was a lot of fun. Click on the "Club News" link to read more!
Florida QSO Party
We had a great time participating in the Florida QSO Party on Saturday, April 24. Jim Dunbar, K4PV, came down from Milton to assist our club. For those who weren't there, Jim is an excellent contester and offered considerable and valuable advice to the few NCARC members who were there. We look forward to his participation and assistance in Field Day.
CONTEST NUMBERS:
Contacts: 220
Points: 6196
For more information on upcoming events or the club, contact Steve W4SJV, or Don N4DGN via email or on the CERT repeater.
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