The Purpose of this page is to provide information, resources and links to assist those interested in Emergency Communications, one of Amateur Radio's finest traditions and responsibilities. Please consider printing out pages of interest and placing them along with your other important emergency supplies and equipment. If have suggestions for links or text that would be of value, please contact the KARC Webmaster.Thanks- .

List of Frequencies of Interest

• OAHU & Windward- Public Safety, MARS, Business Band, etc
• HAM REPEATERS -Amateur Radio Repeaters Complete Listing (JAVA SCRIPT) - Thanks to Rick Ching, KH7O, for this great resource!
• PACKET RADIO SYSTEM- Oahu & Statewide
• HAWAII DISASTER RADIO PAGE- Frequencies, Oraganizations & Other Resources
• CB & Family Radio Broadcast Stations

Recently Utilized Emergency Frequencies

• RACES(Oahu)-146.88(-)/444.50(+), 146.76(-), 146.58(s).
• RACES(State Linked System)- 147.06(+),146.98(-), 7290/7088/3993 LSB
• HEALTHCOMM(Hospitals)- 147.22(+)/444.00(+),147.50(s).
• RED CROSS- 147.36(+), & HF

Other 2Mtr Frequencies utilized in 98

• SET- 146.62(-), 147.00(-),147.28(+).
• HF LSB Activity- 7290/7088/3993/3860/7080.
• PACKET(Clulster)- 144.91
• WEATHER- 162.55. 162.40

OAHU SIMPLEX- See MAP for Suggested Area 2 Meter Simplex Plan

• CDR 6- 146.535 Pear City/Central-South
• CDR 1- 146.550 Honolulu/Diamond Head Area
• CDR 4- 146.505 Kaneohe/Kailua
• CDR 5- 146.490 Laie/Kahuku
• CDR 2- 146.475 North & N.Central Oahu
• CDR 2- 146.460 Mililani
• CDR 3- 146.445 Waiane/West
• CDR 1- 146.565 Koko Head Area

REPEATERS in CD PLAN Additional Suggested Simplex Frequencies

• Diamond Head- 146.88(-), 146.58(s), 444.50(+)
• Laie- 146.64(-)
• Mauna Kapu- 146.80(-), 444,10(+)
• Mt.Olomana- 146.94(-), 449.15(-)
• City Hall- 146.98(-), 448.70(-)
• Peacock Flats- 146.76(-)
• Alternate Simplex- 146.415(s), 146.430(s)

List of suggested Radio Equipment & Supplies

• Emergency Kits, Packs and Home Supplies- Lists, Suggestions and Links(Unofficial)
• OAHU RACES CHECKLIST- Items for Emergency Radio Operators
• Radio Operator Emergency Supplies- Unofficial List of Supplies and Hints
• Red Cross Emergency Supplies List

List of Maps of Interest

• Oahu Simplex Plan (C&C)-
• Shows CD Districts, HUB Hurricane Shelters, Repeaters and more!
• Future Maps

Radio Communications Exercises

• OAHU SET
• FIELD DAY EXERCISE & Contest- See KARC PHOTO GALLERY SECTION ON HOME PAGE FOR PHOTOS
• Others to be listed soon with information as availiable

RACES- Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services

• RACES- National Information
• RACES OAHU - Coordinator- Ray Moody, AH6LT
• RACES- State of Hawaii- Coordinator: Ron Hashiro, AH6RH

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

• ARES- Pacific Division of ARRL- Informational Site
• ARES- Oahu- Contact: Fred Fortin, KH7CR, 531-4046

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & LOCAL CHAPTERS

• RED CROSS- USA
• RED CROSS- Hawaii, Coordinator Fred Fortin, KH7CR, 531-4046
• SALVATION ARMY- SATERN Project

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

• FEMA- Federal Emergency Management Administration
• NWS/NOAA- National Weather Service
• ARMY MARS(HEADQUARTERS- Military Affiliate Radio Service
• US ARMY MARS (HAWAII)- Hawaii Hams Support Military
• US AIR FORCE MARS- Region 8 (HAWAII)- Hawaii Hams Support Military

OAHU GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

• OAHU CIVIL DEFENSE-Oahu & State Civil Defense
• DISTRICT 2 OAHU CIVIL DEFENSE
• Honolulu Police Department (HPD)- Honolulu City and County's Finest
• Emergency Medical Services(EMS)-Paramedic & Ambulance Services
• EMERGENCY SERVICES -911-- Communication Center,
• Honolulu Fire Department(HFD)- Fire and Rescue

STATE OF HAWAII GOVERNMENTSTATE OF HAWAII GOVERNMENT CIVIL DEFENSE (State) & OAHU ORGANIZATIONS Communications, Security and Safety

• HEALTHCOMM- Healthcare Institution Emergency Communications, Coordinator, Charles Lum Kee, KH6AB, 373-3932
• REACT- CB, Ham & GMRS Radio, Coordinator: Joe Esprecion, WH6CYB, 836-1627
• SKYWARN- Shortie Cagalawan, NH6UW, pager 540-6888
• EARC- Emergency Amateur Radio Club
• OAHU HOTEL SECURITY ASSOCIATION

OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST FOR PLANNING OR RESOURCES

• REACT- Citizens Band Radio
• Family Radio Service (FRS)-
• Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
• Basic Traffic Handling Information & Procedures
• Your ideas added here!

LINKS TO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION SITES

• JIM YUEN's CD/RACES/EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PAGES- Latest Information, Great Site!
• RON HASHIRO's Amateur Radio WEBSITE
• OAHU CIVIL DEFENSE- Lots of Information; FAQ, Lists, References, Plans and More!
• More Websites to be listed soon!
• Email your suggested URLs