Seattle Emergency Hubs

GMRS radio network check in
2024-11-25 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver)
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
5th Monday of the month – Available for hubs to get on their assigned sector repeaters and test hub to hub communications, or practice per-sector nets.

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and antennas. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

GMRS radio network check in
2024-12-02 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-06 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-10 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-17 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-24 20:00 - 20:15 and 10 more dates | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
5th Monday of the month –Available for hubs to get on their assigned sector repeaters and test hub to hub communications, or practice per-sector nets.

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and antennas. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

GMRS radio network check in
2024-12-09 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-23 20:00 - 20:15 | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States

GMRS radio network check in - 5th Monday
2024-12-30 20:00 - 20:15 | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States

GMRS radio network check in
2025-01-13 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-03-17 20:00 - 20:15

Amateur Radio BASICS
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Learn the pros/cons of amateur radio – FRS, GMRS, and Ham. Understand how radio communication can support your community post-disaster. (This class is for radio newbies and those considering getting into radio communications.)

Wednesday, February 12th
6:30pm
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church (8008 35th Ave NE, 98115)

This class will also be available online.
ALL participants must register – whether you’re attending in person or online.
Register to attend HERE… https://signup.com/go/DQBjSSa
* If you have a GMRS radio, bring it to class. We’ll ensure your programming is up-to-date and you’ll get a chance to talk on the radio at the end of class.

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Salvation Army West Seattle/White Center, 9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States
The Hubs are a co-sponsor of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
At this session, co-hosted by the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club and the Western Washington Medical Services Team, the WSARC club meeting and a Winlink workshop will proceed the Ham Connect program, but you are welcome and encouraged to show up at 9:30 to observe.
Participating groups to give presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, http://www.cascadiaradio.org

Additional information can be found at http://www.hamconnect.org/

Community Building and Outreach class
2025-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | North Seattle College, Education Bldg (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103), 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
In partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, we are hosting special training sessions for Hub volunteers to help us build community with stronger outreach. Topics covered include:

identifying organizations and partners that might be helpful in your community
outreach tips and tools
running effective meetings

* While the examples in this session will use NW and NE Hub locations, ALL are welcome to attend!
Register here

Sunday, April 6
10am to 11:30am
North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N.

Education bldg, 3rd floor, Room 2843A

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | North Seattle College, Education Bldg (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103), 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
The Hubs are a co-sponsor of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
Hosted by the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), at this session, the ACS team meeting will precede the Ham Connect Program from 9 to 10:30 am and you would be welcome to sit in and observe. The Ham Connect Program will start at 10:30.
If attending virtually, the link will be posted on the Ham Connect webpage http://www.hamconnect.org
Participating groups to give presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, https://www.cascadiaradio.org

Parking at the college is free on weekends, enter at the north end of the Education Building and go up to the 3rd floor.

Amateur Radio Licensing Exam
2025-05-03 09:00 - 10:30 | North Seattle College, Education Bldg (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103), 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
From our partners at Seattle’s Auxiliary Communications Service…
The Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) is holding an amateur radio licensing exam at North Seattle College. The exam is to obtain your FCC amateur radio license. All license class levels (Technician, General and Amateur Extra) are being offered.
The exam fee is $15.
To register, click this hyperlink or scan this QR code and complete the registration form here… https://hamstudy.org/sessions/67f3c1c9c76dca7651cc0344/1
For questions, contact Dom Lim at ae7vx.don@gmail.com
