Ham Radios & High Frequencies

HF (High Frequency) Radios

In the event your entire region, state, or even country is struck with a disaster, you’ll need an HF radio to get the job done. HF (high frequency) radios can communicate over long ranges, reaching cross-country and even around the world.

To use the HF frequencies, you need to upgrade your operator license to a General level. You’ll also need to invest in new equipment like a base station, tuner, and backup power solutions like batteries, generators, or solar power.

UHF/VHF

These radios are another great option for emergency situations. UHF (ultra-high frequency) radios work both indoors and outdoors and can penetrate both concrete and steel. VHF (very high frequency) is meant for the outdoors and doesn’t penetrate buildings very well. It’s commonly used with boaters.

They don’t transmit quite as far as HF radios, but they are capable of handling higher amounts of data and giving clearer communication.

FRS (Family Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios are common types of radios as well. The GMRS and FRS frequency range is 462 MHz to 467 MHz, and it’s divided into channels. Additionally, GMRS radios require a license to use, while FRS radios do not. These devices are primarily used for short-range communication, so their use in emergencies is more limited than 10-meter radios. 

Conclusion

To sum up, ham radios play a vital role in emergency communication, especially when regular methods like cell phones and the internet fail. These radios can work without relying on any existing infrastructure, making them ideal in disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The community of ham radio operators, trained through licensing processes, are often the first to provide critical communication during emergencies. Despite being seen as old-fashioned, the value of ham radios remains high. They are not just a link to our past but a vital tool for handling future challenges.

I HAVE A LIST OF EMERGENCY SERVICES USED LOCAL BELOW!

I WOULD SUGGEST INSTALLING ON YOUR HT'S AND MOBILE TO MONITOR DURING A EMERGENCY EVENT !

PUBLIC SERVICE, RX ONLY !

460.500 INTERCITY

463.000  HOSPITAL

464.225  ALLPAGE

463.050  FT SANDERS

453.500 LIFESTAR1

463.000 MED1

463.925  MED2

462.950 MED9

453.5125  CAT CHAP FD

453.125  ENG MT FD

453.7375  PIT CENTER FD 1

460.575  PIT CENTER FD2

154.310  SEYMOUR FD

154.250  WAL CREEK FD

151.175  WEARS VALLEY FD

451.400 SEVIER FIRE PAGE

460.2875 SEVIER FIRE OPS

FOR A COMPLETE LIST

CONTACT ME, REMEMBER 

DO NOT TX ON !!!! LISTEN ONLY

 SIMPLEX HAM FREQUECY LIST, NOTE I PROGRAM THESE IN ALL RADIO"S

2-Meter Band

146.52*   146.535   146.55   146.565   146.58   146.595

147.42   147.435   147.45   147.465   147.48   147.495

147.51   147.525   147.54   147.555   147.57   147.585

* National  simplex frequency

70-cm Band
446.000     446.500     446.050     446.075     445.925

445.950     445.975

1.25-Meter Band

223.420   223.440   223.460   223.520   223.500   223.400

6 METERS

50.525

10 METER

29.600

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