- 147.42 Mhz. “ARES One”
- Primary Net operation and events
- 145.57 Mhz. “ARES Two
- Used when a secondary frequency is needed
- 145.75 Mhz. “ARES Three)
- Used when a secondary frequency is needed
Why do we use simplex frequencies for ARES?
- Many ARES events tend to involve local communication and do not require the use of a repeater.
- Simplex frequency use forces operators to be more self-reliant and improve their station performance.
- Operators become more able to communicate should repeaters go down due to power outage, disaster etc.
- Frees up repeaters for longer range emergency communications should they be required.
Davis County ARES – Simplex Radio 147.42 – Suggested Setup
3 separate channels for 147.42 Mhz.:
- 147.42 Mhz. No Tone
- Net operation, parades, routine communications.
- 147.42Mhz 123.0 Hz. CTCSS (Tone Squelch)
- Muted radio alerts only for urgent / emergency traffic.
- Sleeping while standing-by during an event etc.
- Change to No Tone channel after being alerted so you don’t miss any radio traffic not transmitting a tone.
- 147.42 Mhz PL 123.0 Hz
- Used to alert tone squelched receivers, Paging, Opening Net.
- Do NOT use for non-emergency traffic!