Derecho Radio Recovery

Rebuild After the Winds

Derechos—severe windstorms—cause widespread damage, requiring radios for recovery and debris clearing. This guide offers a radio plan for derechos, crafted for beginners and hobbyists. Study this page, explore Disaster Playbook, Radio Prepping and Emergency Communications, Power and Equipment Maintenance, and other pages, and practice with flashcard-style quizzes on HAMQuiz. For more training, visit https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/. Act now—derechos leave chaos.

Derecho Radio Strategy

Derechos need post-storm nets for aid and cleanup. Debris blocks signals, so use portable radios. Josh’s kit—Retevis FRS, solar charger, pelican case—ensures reliability. Coordinate with local CERT for recovery. Our channels are the standard; CERT teams should align with them.

Radios and Channels

FRS Channel 3 (462.6125 MHz): Wilderness Protocol, no license.

Example: “Monitoring for aid, FRS 3, over.”

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

Example: “Need chainsaws, JS8Call, over.”

GMRS Channel 15: Local recovery, $35 license.

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

Modes and Kit

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

Kit: Josh’s kit—portable FRS, solar charger, PACE card (Primary: FRS 3, Alternate: JS8Call, Contingency: shortwave, Emergency: Winlink), plus pelican case (~$50).

Debris Tip: Secure radios from falling branches.

Example: Post-derecho, JS8Call coordinates aid.

Practice on HAMQuiz’s Disasters bank.

Support Caregivers

Help caregivers:

Pre-set FRS Channel 3 for dementia patients, store in pelican case.

Example: Post-derecho, a caregiver’s FRS calls for recovery help.

Practice caregiver tips on HAMQuiz.

Keep Learning

Stay derecho-ready:

Use HAMQuiz flashcard quizzes.

Example: Best derecho radio? A) JS8Call B) GMRS 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 derecho recovery plan:

Clear: Simple radio steps.

Proactive: Prepares for cleanup.

Inclusive: Caregiver-friendly with Josh’s kit.

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, Power and Equipment Maintenance, and other pages at hamquiz.org.

Practice flashcard quizzes on HAMQuiz.

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

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