Emergency Communication

High Frequency Emergency Communications 

The New Mexico Road Runner Traffic Net   3.939 0100 UTC – Daily

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This is a multi-purpose HF voice net for New Mexico and surrounding states.  Thank you for your participation.  We operate during the 0100z time slot on 3939 Khz LSB. 

This net has been active for several decades thanks to member support.

Operators participate for a variety of reasons to include: 

  • Health and welfare checks of participating stations
  • Testing of amateur radio auxiliary emergency communications
  • NM Section NTS message handling utilizing ARRL and RRI systems
  • NM Section Emergency Communication 
  • Remote and portable operator communication (parks, summits, campers, RV, hikers)
  • Weather reporting from individuals and SKYWARN operators
  • Power / grid outage reports
  • Amateur radio related information aka “QST” 

Self-Serve – A NCS has not been assigned on this day.  Please volunteer.

Our weekly re-occurring Net Control Station schedule is as follows:

Friday – Leroy, KJ5KL Experienced Operator 

Saturday – Gerry, N2GJ – NM Net Manager

Sunday – Tom, N5ATR NTS and EMCOM Liaison 

Mon – Bob, K9GMA

Tues – Mike, KM5GH NTS and EMCOM Liaison

Wednesday – Self Serve

Thursday – Self Serve

We are a roll call style net and call for stations alphabetically by city. 

If you are interested in becoming a full or part-time Net Control Station, contact Tom N5ATR @ n5atr@arrl.net. 

VHF/UHF Repeater Based Emergency Communications

Future Site of the Ham Radio Preparedness Net Information TBD

 

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES.  Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES.  Please inquire at the local level for specific information.  Because ARES is an Amateur Radio program, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable but is not a requirement for membership.

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If you have a question about ARES, or wish to volunteer within your county’s ARES group, please contact New Mexico’s Section Emergency Coordinator.

Below is a compilation of helpful ARES related links.