Operations
Frequencies
Updated: 4-May-2018All CARES members should review, understand, and load your radios with the frequencies that we use.
- CARES Operating Frequencies
- CARES Channel Assignments
- Santa Clara County City Frequencies
- Frequency Guard
Main Operating Frequencies
| Assignment | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
TAC1, Primary Emergency Net |
147.570, T, 151.4 |
Simplex |
| TAC2, Field Tactical | 146.460, T, 151.4 | Simplex |
| TAC3, Command | 440.150+, T, 100.0 | W6TDM Repeater |
| TAC4, Field Tactical | 441.000, CT, 151.4 | Simplex |
| TAC5, Field Tactical | 147.585, T, 151.4 | Simplex |
| Packet, Primary BBS | 145.750 223.620 |
Connect to: W1XSC-1 |
| Packet, Secondary BBS | 145.690 223.600 |
Connect to: W4XSC-1 |
Channel Assignments, Cupertino
| Chan | Frequency, Tone Mode, Tone | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Ch 1 |
147.570s, T, 151.4 |
VTAC1, Resource Net |
| Ch 2 | 146.460s, T, 151.4 | VTAC2, Message Net, Field Tactical |
| Ch 3 | 440.150+, T, 100.0 W6TDM | UTAC3, Command |
| Ch 4 | 441.000s CT/TSQL, 151.4 | UTAC4, UTAC, Field Tactical, XBand |
| Ch 5 | 147.585s T, 151.4 | VTAC5, Field Tactical, XBand |
| Ch 6 | 147.570s, CT/TSQL, 151.4 | VTAC6, Resource Net |
| Ch 7 | 146.460s, CT/TSQL, 151.4 | VTAC7, Message Net, Field |
| Ch 8 | 440.150s, T, 100.0 | UTAC8, Simplex on loss of W6TDM |
| Ch 9 | pending | pending |
| Ch 10 | 147.585s CT/TSQL, 151.4 | VTAC10, Field Tactical, XBand |
Channel Assignments, Santa Clara County
See the SCC RACES Frequency Page for the complete list of County, City, and other jurisdiction frequencies.| Chan | Frequency, Tone Mode, Tone | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Ch 11 |
147.360+, T, 110.9 W6TI |
Message Net |
| Ch 12 | 145.450-, T, 100.0 K6FB | SCC Message Net, Alternate 2 |
| Ch 13 | 442.500+, T, 100.0 WB6ZVW | SCC Command, Primary |
| Ch 14 | 443.275+, T, 107.2 K6SNY | SCC Command, Alternate |
| Ch 15 | 146.115+, T, 100.0 AA6BT | SCC Resource Net, Primary |
| Ch 16 | 145.270-, T, 100.0 W6ASH | SCC Resource Net, North |
| Ch 17 | 444.625+, T, 110.9 N6NAC | SCC Resource Net, South |
| Ch 18 | 145.230-, T, 100.0 N6NFI | Hospital Net |
| Ch 19 | 146.640-, T, 162.2 WR6ABD | NTS Net |
In the event of a repeater failure, you may be asked to shift to simplex mode for the county channel. This bank is this simplex companion to the above repeater channels.
| Chan | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Ch 21 |
147.360s PL=110.9 Simplex |
Message Net |
| Ch 22 | 145.450s PL=100.0 Simplex | SCC Message Net, Alternate 2 |
| Ch 23 | 442.500s PL=100.0 Simplex | SCC Command, Primary |
| Ch 24 | 443.275s PL=107.2 Simplex | SCC Command, Alternate |
| Ch 25 | 146.115s PL=100.0 Simplex | SCC Resource Net, Primary |
| Ch 26 | 145.270s PL=100.0 Simplex | SCC Resource Net, North |
| Ch 27 | 444.625s PL=110.9 Simplex | SCC Resource Net, South |
| Ch 28 | 145.230s PL=100.0 Simplex | Hospital Net |
| Ch 29 | 146.640s PL=162.2 Simplex | NTS Net |
Commercial Frequency Guard
During an activation, CARES Net Control Station (NCS) will request one or more net participants to listen to the following Emergency Alert System (EAS) Local Primary (LP) stations and other stations of interest to monitor for reports for five minutes, then return to this net and report on what was heard. Additionally, other Amateur Radio frequencies are also included as part of the Guard.
| Station | Frequency | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
KCBS |
740 KHz AM |
LP1, National Primary EAS Station |
| KFBK | 1530 KHz AM | CA State Primary EAS Station |
| KLIV | 1590 KHz AM | Public AM station (Local CNN News) |
Upcoming Activities
5 Mar 2020, General Meeting
Topic: introduction to Amateur Packet Radio. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, **EOC, City Hall**
2 Apr 2020, General Meeting
Topic: Alt911 Update. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
11 Apr 2020, Big Bunny 5K
CARES support for this annual family friendly 5K run/walk. 7:00am to 11:00am. More Details...
7 May 2020, General Meeting
Topic: Power & Comm Outage Drill Prep. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, **EOC, City Hall**
16 May 2020, Field Communications Exercise
Details: TBD, 8:00am to 12:00pm
4 Jun 2020, General Meeting
Field Day, Forth of July Event Prep. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
27 Jun 2020, Field Day!
National Amateur Radio event that promotes emergency communications preparedness. Location TBD, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
4 Jul 2020, Fireworks Event!
CARES, CERT, and MRC support for Cupertino's annual Fireworks event. 4:45pm to 11:00pm. More Details...
3 Sep 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
1 Oct 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
24 Oct 2020, S.E.T. Field Comm Exercise
Details: TBD. 8:00am to 12:00pm
5 Nov 2020, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center
7 Nov 2020, 5K Run
Sponsored by the SCC SO, FD, Valley Medical. Details TBD. More Details...
3 Dec 2020, General Meeting
Year-end Review. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Social Room, Quinlan Center