Amateur radio volunteers serving Franklin County in an emergency.
When all else fails, amateur radio works.
Nightly net
7:30 PM on 147.180 MHz+0.6 MHz · PL 123.0 Hz · ARES net Wednesdays
Monthly meeting
1st Saturday, 9:00 AMFranklin County EOC, Farmington
Served agency
Franklin County EMAEmergency management partner
Who we are
Franklin County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (W1FCA) is a group of FCC-licensed amateur radio operators who volunteer to provide backup emergency communications when normal systems are overloaded or fail. We are the local unit of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®), a program of the ARRL, and we support the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency.
Emergency communications
When phones, internet, or power go down, amateur radio keeps emergency managers connected. We train and stand ready to support the county EMA.
Weekly on the air
We meet on the air every night at 7:30 PM on the 147.180 MHz repeater. Our directed ARES net is Wednesdays. New and visiting hams are always welcome.
Open to licensed hams
Any licensed amateur in or near Franklin County can join. ARRL membership is not required, and there are no dues. Here's how.