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HB Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
Huntington Beach RACES
Huntington Beach RACES volunteers operate on behalf of the Huntington Beach Fire Department, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Office. RACES emergency communications are authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC Part 97.407). For non-emergency public service and special events, HB RACES operates as an auxiliary communications service (ACS) for the City of Huntington Beach.
During times of emergency, our members may be called upon to exchange messages between key locations such as fire stations, police stations, hospitals, schools, public works facilities and other city resources. Our members are trained in the use of various communications modes and use the best available means to provide auxiliary communications. All HB RACES volunteer members provide and operate their own equipment.
The membership of HB RACES is screened and is required to maintain competency in communications, technology, and emergency response processes through participation in regular training, drills and community events. HB RACES personnel are certified by the State of California as Disaster Service Workers and are trained to provide public safety communications support. All applicants must pass a thorough background check conducted by the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Special Events Communications
We provide communications for special events (Public Service, Outreach and Training) such as:
- 4th of July Parade
- Surf City Marathon
- Fire Department Shadow Drills
- Pacific Airshow (including John Wayne, Los Alamitos and air boss comms)
- Annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay
- Annual ARRL Field Day
- County-wide Emergency Operations Center Drills
- County-wide SET Drills
- County-wide AREDN Drills
- County-wide Winlink Drills
Priorities During a Disaster
HB RACES members may be deployed throughout the City to provide auxiliary communications that may include:
- Establishing RACES Net Control in the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Relaying CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) neighborhood reports
- Supplementing impact assessment and/or windshield survey reports for the EOC
- Backing up Fire, Police, Public Works, and Marine Safety communication systems
- Providing backup communications between public/private schools and the EOC
- Establishing communications in emergency shelters
Ready to Join? Contact Us Today
To volunteer and participate in Huntington Beach RACES, all members must meet the following requirements:
- Want to help your community in time of need
- Have an amateur radio operators license
- Have a portable (HT) 2m/70cm radio
- Available for emergency call-outs
- Available for special events
- Attend monthly meetings at City Hall
- Participate in weekly on-air radio net
- Live or work in Huntington Beach
- Be at least 18 years old
- Pass a background check by HBPD
Contact us via email at [email protected] or via phone at 714-375-5178 (leave a message).
Visit our website at hbraces.org
Weekly Net Schedule
- Every Monday night at 19:15 PT (7:15 PM)
- 2m & 70cm RACES & CERT Roll Calls
- Visitor check-ins are welcome
W6HBR 2m Repeater: 145.140 Mhz -600 Khz, Tone 110.9 Hz
W6HBR 70cm Repeater: 447.940 Mhz -5 Mhz, Tone 100.0 Hz
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Contact Information
City of Huntington Beach
Fire Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-5411
Fax: (714) 374-1551
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