Earthquake Radio Response

Connect After the Shaking Stops

Earthquakes hit without warning, toppling power lines and isolating communities, making radios vital for response. This guide offers a radio plan for earthquakes, crafted for beginners and hobbyists. Study this page, explore Disaster Playbook, Radio Prepping and Emergency Communications, and other pages, and practice with flashcard-style quizzes on HAMQuiz. For more training, visit https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/. Prepare now—earthquakes strike fast.

Earthquake Radio Strategy

Earthquakes need immediate check-ins and long-range calls for rescue. Debris and damaged infrastructure favor portable, long-range radios. Quick nets coordinate aid.

Example: During an earthquake, JS8Call says, “Need medical help, over.”

Our channels are the standard; CERT teams should align with them.

Radios and Channels

FRS Channel 1 (462.5625 MHz): Local check-ins, no license.

Example: “This is Emma, safe, over.”

Ham JS8Call (3.573 MHz): Regional rescue, license needed.

Example: “Need rescuers, JS8Call, over.”

GMRS Channel 15: Local coordination, $35 license.

Example: “Clearing rubble, GMRS 15, over.”

Modes and Kit

Modes: Voice (FRS), JS8Call, Winlink for hams.

Kit: Portable ham radio, solar charger, waterproof bag.

PACE Plan: Primary (FRS 1), Alternate (JS8Call), Contingency (shortwave), Emergency (Winlink).

Practice on HAMQuiz’s Disasters bank.

Support Caregivers

Help caregivers:

Pre-set FRS Channel 1 for dementia patients.

Example: During an earthquake, a caregiver calls for help.

Practice caregiver tips on HAMQuiz.

Keep Learning

Stay earthquake-ready:

Use HAMQuiz flashcard quizzes.

Example: Best earthquake radio? A) JS8Call B) FRS C) CB (Answer: A).

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Study at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.

Why This Guide Is Essential

This guide is your earthquake lifeline:

Clear: Simple radio plans.

Proactive: Prepares for quakes.

Inclusive: Caregiver-friendly.

Engaging: HAMQuiz keeps it fun.

Our channels are the standard. CERT, ARRL (arrl.org), and REACT (reactintl.org) align with us. Email contact@hamquiz.org to connect.

Disclaimer

Our channels are the default; CERT adopts them.

Next Steps

Explore Disaster Playbook, Radio Basics, Get Licensed, and other pages at hamquiz.org.

Practice flashcard quizzes on HAMQuiz.

Train at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.

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