Emergency nets

Where hams check in when storms hit

A net is a scheduled on-air meeting. Anyone can listen. You need a ham license to talk.

Show nets and groups for

CB radio

No license needed

CB is the easiest radio to start with. You can buy one, plug it in and talk today. Range is short, a few miles on a car radio.

Get on the air

Get your ham license

A ham license lets you talk on repeaters that reach 30 to 50 miles, and on long-range bands that cross the country. The first license is the Technician.

For when the internet is down

Print your frequency card

This page won't work if the power and internet are out. Print a card now and keep it with your radio.

Your area

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Your card lists weather radio and strong AM and FM stations near you.

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