If you do not hear traffic on 5330.5 KHz, please check 5403.5 KHz. The alternate frequency for the voice net is 5403.5 KHz USB in case the primary frequency does not propagate well. ALL stations will be expected to check-in with their callsign, city and state of operation, and a report on the ability to receive the digital messages, along with which mode is preferred. Following the initial set of digital transmissions net control will call for voice check-ins on CH1. Check-ins will be postponed until after the first round of digital transmissions. The voice net will open on 60m Channel 1 – 5330.5kHz at 1730z with net control announcing the digital net. In order to ensure compatibility with amateur stations digital transmissions will follow the ARRL recommendations for amateur digital use on 60m from. This 3 rd Wednesday net will include a digital component intended as a 1-way broadcast message to test the ability for FEMA to send messages, and remote stations to receive. (Download full FEMA press release by clicking: RX COMMEX Plan_MAR2017_PublicRelease.) The coordination and authorization of this net between Federal stations and amateur licensees has been coordinated and authorized by the NTIA and the FCC. Cities, counties, tribes, authorized Federal agencies and amateur operators that support jurisdictional emergency management organizations are welcome to participate. On the third Wednesday of each month, FEMA Region X conducts a COMMEX consisting of radio check in’s from authorized state, tribal, federal and amateur stations to test HF interoperability in case of an emergency or disaster response.
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