Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.

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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 service 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.

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

Phil Sherrod, chief developer of the Winlink client, recently gave a RATPAC presentation on new features implemented rec...
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

09/13/2026

Today is the second Sunday in September, 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

Thanks to Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council www.w8zho.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/w8zho for hosting the 2026 ...
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

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Muskegon, MI
49442

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(231) 724-6046

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