This is a list of local and regional emergency communications networks. In addition to emergencies, most of these nets activate on a regular basis for training and information purposes.
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St. Louis Metro ARES®
Frequency: 146.850 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Alternate: 146.910 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Scheduled Voice Net: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Scheduled Voice Practice Message Net: Wednesdays, as soon as voice net ends
Notes:
Directed net
Practice formal traffic is read and copied. ICS-213 and ARRL Radiogram formats are used. The messages are simulations of actual emergency traffic.
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in, try to copy, or even read the messages on the air.Frequency: 145.070 MHz simplex FM packet mode
Packet Mailbox/BBS: Always active
Notes:
The purpose of this mailbox/BBS is to give the visitors an opportunity to test their digital equipment and software. Get on 145.070 MHz simplex FM (no tones) and use connected packet radio mode. Contact will be made through the Missouri Emergency Packet Network (MEPN) 'MSTL' node. Once you have connected to MSTL, connect to station N0ARS-1 (St. Louis Metro ARES). Type 'HELP' for a list of commands.
All amateur radio operators are welcome to connect.Simplex frequencies used by St. Louis Metro ARES:
- HVTac10 - 147.510 MHz
- HVTac11 - 146.415 MHz (Zone 1, north of Page Ave)
- HVTac12 - 147.435 MHz (Zone 2, south of Page Ave, north of I-44)
- HVTac13 - 146.535 MHz (Zone 3, south of I-44)
- HVTac14 - 147.585 MHz (Zone 4, St. Louis City)
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St. Louis SKYWARN (severe weather)
Frequency: 147.360 (+) MHz
Scheduled Net: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Unscheduled Nets: Whenever severe weather threatens
Notes:
Directed net
All trained weather spotters in St. Louis City and County are urged to contact WB0AAF with their reports.
Web site www.stlskywarn.org
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St. Charles County ARES®
Frequency: 145.490 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Scheduled Net: Mondays, 8:30 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Web site www.scchealth.org/docs/ems/docs/volunteer/index.html
Web site www.w0eca.us
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Franklin County ARES®
Frequency: 147.240 (+) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Scheduled Net: Tuesdays, 8:00 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Web site franklincountyares.org
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Missouri Emergency Services Net
Frequency: 3.963 MHz, LSB
Alternate: 7.263 MHz, LSB
Scheduled Net: Sundays, 6:30 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Check ins taken by Missouri ARES® districts. (These are the same as the Missouri Highway Patrol districts.) Check ins also taken from amateur radio operators in neighboring states.
Web site www.ares-mo.org/mesn.asp
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Missouri Emergency Packet Network
Frequency: 145.070 MHz, packet, 1200 baud
Scheduled Net: (See St. Louis Metro ARES® digital net above.)
Notes:
The plan is to build a state-wide emergency packet network.
Connect to node "MSTL" and type in "INFO".
At this time all amateur radio operators are welcome to login and utilize the network.
Web site www.mersweb.org
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Illinois ARES® HF Net
Frequency: 3.905 MHz, LSB
Scheduled Net: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 4:30 PM Central Time
Notes:
Directed net
Tests HF NVIS propagation.
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St. Clair County (Illinois) ARES®
Frequency: 147.120 (+) MHz CTCSS tone 127.3 Hz
Scheduled Net: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Notes:
Directed net
Repeater tones turned off unless needed
Web site www.scarc.net/ares.html
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