Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.

10/29/2026

REMINDER: On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, around 2:20 p.m. ET, FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).

The test will air on radio and TV only and will not be sent to mobile phones. No action is needed from the public.

Federal law requires FEMA to conduct a nationwide EAS test at least once every three years. Routine tests help ensure the alert system is ready to provide timely information when it matters most.

Following the test, FEMA and our partners will review the results and identify opportunities to strengthen future alerting capabilities.

Learn more about the Emergency Alert System:

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires radio and TV broadcasters, cable TV, wireless cable systems, satellite and wireline operators to provide the President with capability to address the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency. Broa...

10/25/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in October, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Max, KE8DON from Michigan, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

10/14/2026

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10/12/2026

Phil Sherrod, chief developer of the Winlink client, recently gave a RATPAC presentation on new features implemented recently in the Winlink system. If you were not able to see it, or would like to view it again, it’s available at Youtube: https://youtu.be/avO1nOPSs48.

Phil Sherrod, W4PHS, highlights the latest Winlink enhancements an...

10/11/2026

Today is the second Sunday in October, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Dave, W9PFD, from Illinois, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

09/27/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in September, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Joe, WD8USA from Michigan, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

09/25/2026

Plans are underway for the next AUXCOMM course, potentially in Spring 2027. If you are interested in taking the class tentatively slated to take place in Petoskey, take a moment and add your name to the wait list so that you can be notified as the plans develop.

If you have questions, please contact our training coordinator, Bob Sterner, Plans are underway for the next AUXCOMM course, potentially in Spring 2027.

If you are interested in taking the class tentatively slated to take place in Petoskey, take a moment and add your name to the wait list so that you can be notified as the plans develop at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcyte4RPQ1WDz4WM-JW736Kli-MzjCdLHzopPsekVF8wB94A/viewform

If you have questions, please contact our training coordinator, Bob Sterner at: [email protected]

Max Schneider • Michigan AUXCOMM Coordinator
Michigan Amateur Radio Public Service Corps
989-859-4288 | [email protected]
www.mi-arpsc.org

09/25/2026

Michael Koster Approved as State-Recognized AUXC August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Max Schneider KE8DON Congratulations to Michael Koster on becoming a state-recognized auxiliary communicator (AUXC)! Read More

06/29/2026

Thanks to Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council www.w8zho.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/w8zho for hosting the 2026 ARRL Annual summer Field Day at Montague Township Park. We would like to thank Montague Township for the use of the park, and facilities. It was a great location with plenty of room to spread out.
Steve, KE8JKQ finally got to make some 10 meter contacts on Field Day including pulling in Puerto Rico!

Gordon, K8DIY made a 6 meter contact to Haiti on a Hamstick Dipole antenna. Check out the W8ZHO page for pictures.

So many people that worked to make this event happen: Mike W8MKG, Tom K8EOD, Greg KE8UAJ, and many more.

We had a visit from City of Montague Mayor Tom Lohman, KD8YWO. Whitehall Police Chief Brandon Mahoney, Muskegon County Emergency Management Manager Renee Gavin, K8PEM made an appearance.

Media Personality Andy O'Reilly from www.Muskegonchannel.com arrived and interviewed Renee Gavin and Scott King, W8AOR, Muskegon County’s AUXCOMM Manager.

See our attached link for the commentary and video.

https://muskegonchannel.com/muskegon-metro-area/3383-june-27th-amateur-radio-field-day-practiced-annually-in-muskegon-keeping-you-safe

It today's overly connected world, the thought of instant communication no being there is unheard of.  The harsh reality is that storms, a terrorist attack or even

06/28/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in June, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Joe, WD8USA from Michigan, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager