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
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Frequency: 146.850 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Alternate: 146.910 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Scheduled Voice Practice Message Net: Wednesdays, as soon as voice net ends
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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: Any frequency that can reach a Winlink Remote Mail Server
Alternate: Telnet Winlink
Scheduled Winlink Net: Wednesdays (no time scheduled)
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This net is held to learn how to send and receive messages via Winlink, and to add new capabilites, such as using forms, to your skills. The Net Control Operator sends his instructions to the Winlink group net some time on Wednesdays. Group members pick up his message when they are able and perform the exercise he has given. Send a message to [email protected] and ask to be added to the group.2 meter packet mailbox/BBS:
St. Louis Metro ARES® maintains a 2 meter packet mailbox/BBS. This packet system is a training tool and runs 24/7 for your convenience. If you have packet radio capabilities you are encouraged to sign in on a weekly basis. All amateur radio operators are welcome to participate.
Click here for instructions on how to connect to the mailbox/BBS.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)
- HUTac1 = 445.900
- HUTac2 = 445.925
- HUTac3 = 445.950
- HUTac4 = 445.975
- HUTac5 = 446.025
- HUTac6 = 446.050
- HUTac7 = 446.075
- HUTac8 = 446.100
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St. Louis SKYWARN (severe weather)
Frequency: 146.910 (-) MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz
Scheduled Net: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM Central Time
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All amateur radio operators are welcome to check in to scheduled net.
Unscheduled Nets: Whenever severe weather threatens
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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
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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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Missouri Emergency Services Net
Frequency: 3.963 MHz, LSB
Alternate: 7.263 MHz, LSB
Scheduled Net: Sundays, 2:00 PM Central Time
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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.
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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
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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:
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Repeater tones turned off unless needed
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Madison County (Illinois) ARES®
Frequency: 145.230 (-) MHz CTCSS tone 79.7 Hz
Scheduled Net: Sundays, 7:30 PM
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Madison County ARES and Traffic net
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