Second Tuesday ยท 11:00 AM Central
The net invites healthcare facilities, emergency management agencies, public safety agencies, public service command centers, blood service centers, EOCs, licensed amateur radio operators, and emergency communications and mutual-aid volunteers.
Why participate
- Test radio equipment and system coverage.
- Practice emergency communications procedures.
- Strengthen interoperability between agencies.
- Build relationships before disasters occur.
- Improve regional emergency communications preparedness.
Organization registration
Organizations are encouraged to register in advance for monthly check-ins. Registration helps maintain an organizational roster and streamlines net operations.
Register your organizationFor healthcare and coalition partners
Amateur radio is a supplement, not a substitute, for hospital, EMS, or public-safety systems. It can provide a supplemental path for approved, non-sensitive status messages when normal communications are disrupted.
- Connect with the WATCH Coalition and the Mid-South Regional EmComm Net.
- Identify licensed amateur radio operators near your facilities.
- Participate in planned nets and simulated emergency exercises.
- Include amateur radio in your tabletop exercises.
Never transmit PHI, patient-identifying details, passwords, or confidential operational information over open amateur radio channels. FCC Part 97 rules may limit employer-related communications and drills, so review your plan before implementation.
