NYC-ARECS/RACES TAC Frequencies

NATIONAL EMCOMM TRAFFIC SERVICE (N.E.T.S.)

[WATCH - MONITOR - CALLING - TRAFFIC FREQUENCIES]

NOTE:  Some of the frequencies listed below may be on or near other established net frequencies.

As a matter of operating courtesy, move up or down a few kHz to avoid QRM when a frequency is in use.

-   1982 kHz LSB  (May be active during incidents.)

-   3911 kHz LSB  RADIO RESCUE (SSB & CW)

-   5330.5 kHz USB  ("Up" to other 60M channels as needed. 50W maximum ERP. Active during incidents.)

-   7214 kHz LSB  (Alt. 7204)

- 14280 kHz USB  (Alt. 14270)

-   1911 kHz CW  (May be active during incidents.)

-   3540 kHz CW

-   3911 kHz CW  RADIO RESCUE (SSB & CW)

-   7111 kHz CW

- 10119 kHz CW

- 14050 kHz CW

NOTES:

1. "Up" or "down" should be in increments of 3-5 kHz SSB (except 60M); 1-2 kHz minimum CW.

2. If traffic is heavy, nearby frequencies should be designated by NCS at least 5 kHz away from NC.

3. 60 METER BAND (USB):

    CH   CARRIER (radio display)

     A     5330.5kHz

     B     5346.5kHz

     C     5357.0kHz

     D     5371.5kHz

     E     5403.5kHz (common US/UK)

WILDERNESS PROTOCOL IN NYC

Eventhough this was designed for the rural and backwoods areas, it is still a good idea to have people

monitoring 146.520 at the top of the hour in case there is a need.  We all should still monitor and use the

147.360 (TAC 1) & 441.100 (TAC 8) repeaters on a regular basis.  Use the PRIORITY function on your radio

to check 146.520 periodically.

Wilderness Protocol

The purpose of this operating suggestion is to offer stations that are in the wilds or in areas that are

 not near repeater stations a chance to be heard when it is needed the most!

The Wilderness Protocol is a suggestion that those outside of repeater range should monitor standard

simplex channels at specific times in case others have Emergency or priority calls. This also conserves

the batteries of the person in need.

The primary frequency monitored is 146.520 MHz; alternatively 52.525, 223.500, 446.000 and 1294.500 MHz

respectively. The idea is to allow communications between hams that are hiking or backpacking in

uninhabited areas, outside repeater range an alternative opportunity to be heard.

NOTE:

This is NOT just for hikers, back packers, or similar situations. Use it ANYTIME that you need assistance.

YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BY NOTING THIS "WILDERNESS PROTOCOL" AND USING IT IF YOU NEED IT.

The protocol only becomes effective when many people use it.

MONITOR THE PRIMARY

146.520 and any or all of the SECONDARY FREQUENCIES (52.525, 223.500, 446.000, 1294.500)

MONITOR TIMING

Hourly from 0700 HRS to 1900 HRS from the top of the hour until 5 (five) minutes past the hour

SCANNING MONITOR

Consider entering 146.520 MHz, 52.525, 223.500, 446.000 and 1294.500 MHz in to your scanner radio

NOTE: 146.520 IS A CALLING FREQUENCY

Make your Calls, and then move off the frequency so others can use the frequency.

PRIORITY TONE SIGNALS

Suggested Priority Radio Transmissions ONLY after 4 minutes after the hour.

Use the LITZ - LONG INTERVAL TONE ZERO (on Touch Tone Pad) signalling system.

Begin calls for assistance with 10 or more seconds of TONE with the LITZ signal.

NOTE: Many mobile, fixed station and hand-held radios have LITZ Features built in. In the 1970s and later,

many articles were in Amateur Radio and other publications with OUTBOARD LITZ devices that provided

contact closures for sirens, buzzers, speakers, etc.

There were also schemes to monitor remotely for LITZ signals, much like the EMERGENCY LANDING

BEACONS FOR AIRCRAFT (ELT) are monitored by some Amateur Repeater Stations. GPS encoded signals

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