Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.

Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. The official page of Muskegon County Emergency Communications group located in Muskegon County, MI. (M.C.E.C.S.) Training is provided free of charge.

The Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. is comprised of licensed amateur (Ham) radio operators who have expressed an interest in providing emergency communication. All our members are registered as Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) ARES members. Several are registered as RACES members. Joining RACES is encouraged but not required. Our group is primarily tasked with servic

e to Muskegon County, Michigan, we coordinate with other Michigan Counties, the State of Michigan, and Federal Agencies. The prerequisite to join is simple, hold a valid FCC Amateur Radio license, basic communications training, and having the desire to help in time of need. A basic 2 meter transceiver is all you need to get started.

05/24/2026

Today is the second Sunday in May, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Doug, N8FRJ from Ohio, 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

05/12/2026

Who's ready for Hamvention 2026? Got your Go-Kit shopping list put together? I see lots of great forums including one for ARES/RACES.

05/10/2026

Today is the second Sunday in May, so please join me at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net.

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

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05/06/2026

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04/12/2026

Today is the second Sunday in April, 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

04/02/2026

April is National 911 Education Month. Established by the U.S. Congress in 2008, this month focuses on educating the public about the role we all play in effective emergency response.

911 is more than a phone call, it’s a critical connection to help in moments that matter most. Understanding when to call, what information to provide, and the capabilities available in your area, such as text-to-911 and Enhanced 911, can make a real difference in an emergency.

It’s also a time to recognize and thank the dedicated public safety telecommunicators who answer those calls. Their calm voices, quick thinking, and professionalism help guide people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. At MPSCS, we are proud to support the systems and people who make that life-saving connection possible.

03/23/2026

FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS

A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 2 and run through June 18. Sessions will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 6:30 PM. EASTERN time. Typically, two topics are covered per evening. The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects.



A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin. Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes. To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at [email protected].



Subjects will include:



All About Operating--A general Introduction

Amateur Radio Organizations—Local to International

Ham Radio Operating Awards

DXing-History and Tips from the Experts

QSLing-How to get that needed confirmation for DXCC or WAS

VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving”

Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV

Remote Station control over internet

Learning CW in the no-code era

Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond

Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediate contester

Logging Software—What’s available, how to use

Propagation—A general intro to HF Propagation with emphasis on the declining phase of the current solar cycle

Amateur Satellites—How to get started

Portable (backpacking) operation and POTA—Tips from an expert

Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station

Lightning Protection and Grounding

Traffic Handling

Public Service, Emergency

03/22/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in March, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Doug, N8FRJ from Ohio, 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

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03/15/2026

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A slight risk of severe storms exists across central Lower MI Sunday evening. A line of strong to severe storms will develop ahead of a cold front and move across the region after 8 PM. Strong winds are the main threat.

03/15/2026

Hey everyone, the website is currently under construction for a facelift. Bear with us as we work on the site between.

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Muskegon, MI
49442

Telephone

(231) 724-6046

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