Operations
Frequencies
All CARES members should review, understand, and load your radios with the frequencies that we use.
- ICS 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan (27 Nov 2021)
- CARES Operating Frequencies
- SCCo RACES Operating Frequencies
- Frequency Guard
- CHIRP files
Operating Frequencies
Assignment | Frequency | Notes |
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Resource Net, Alt |
147.570s, Tone, 151.4 |
TAC1, Simplex |
Resource Net Alt2 | 147.570s, CT/TSQL, 151.4 | TAC11, Simplex |
Message Net | 146.460s, Tone, 151.4 | TAC2, Simplex |
Resource Net | 440.150+, Tone, 100.0 | TAC3, W6TDM Repeater |
Resource Net, Direct | 440.150s, Tone, 100.0 | TAC4, W6TDM output |
Field Tactical | 441.000s, CT/TSQL, 151.4 | TAC5, Simplex |
Field Tactical | 147.585s, Tone, 151.4 | TAC6, Simplex |
Command Net | 442.000+, Tone, 151.4 | TAC7, WW6HP Repeater |
Command Net Direct | 442.000s, Tone, 151.4 | TAC8, WW6HP Output |
Packet Frequencies
Assignment | Frequency | Notes |
---|---|---|
Primary BBS |
145.750, 223.620, 433.570 |
Connect: W1XSC-1 |
Secondary BBS | 145.690, 223.600, 433.550 | Connect: W4XSC-1 |
CHIRP files
CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio; see the download page here. The following files are configured for Cupertino ARES operations. While frequencies are listed in a specific order, you can re-arrange them to suit your particular setup. Also, if you create a version for your favorite radio, please submit it for posting here.
Commercial Frequency Guard
During an activation, CARES Net Control Station (NCS) may 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 |
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KCBS |
740 KHz AM |
LP1, National Primary EAS Station |
KFRC | 106.9 MHz FM | LP1, National Primary EAS Station |
KFBK | 1530 KHz AM | CA State Primary EAS Station |
WQGH344 |
1670 KHz AM |
City of Cupertino, local |
Upcoming Activities
23 Mar 2024, CCC Hands-on Radio
Follow-on FRS/GMRS radio use, familiarization, and simple practice, Monta Vista ARK, 10:00a to 12:00p.
30 Mar 2024, Big Bunny 5K
For this annual public service event, CARES needs net controllers, field responders and a shadow. 7:30 to 10:30 am More Details...
4 Apr 2024, General Meeting
Topic: TBD, St Jude Parish Hall, 19:30 to 21:00
2 May 2024, General Meeting
Topic: TBD, St Jude Parish Hall, 19:30 to 21:00
18 May 2024, MRC Exercise
Minimal CARES participation (Field and NCO) and traffic. Location, Time TDB.
6 Jun 2024, General Meeting
Field Day Prep, St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
22 Jun 2024, ARRL Field Day
Tentative: Memorial Park | Parking lot behind Quinlan Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd. 08:00 to 17:00