Join DENEBTRIAD’s Constellation
Become a Radio Leader
Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or tornadoes can isolate you, but radios connect you to your community. Joining DENEBTRIAD’s Constellation makes you a radio leader, ready to protect your family and help neighbors before disaster strikes. This guide is your path to joining our network, using simple steps for beginners and hobbyists. Study this page, explore our About, PACE Plan, Protocols, and Radio Prepping and Emergency Communications pages, and practice with flashcard-style quizzes on HAMQuiz. For more training, visit https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/. Join now—your community counts on you.
Why Join DENEBTRIAD
DENEBTRIAD is a network of radio users preparing for disasters. As a member, you’ll learn to use walkie-talkies or ham radios to stay connected, whether it’s checking on family during a flood or helping CERT during a wildfire. You’ll share knowledge, run group nets, and build skills. Our channels are the standard; CERT teams should align with them.
Step 1: Get Started with Radios
Start with these radios:
FRS Radios: No license, ~$30 (Retevis), 1–2 miles.
Example: Call neighbors during a tornado, “Safe at home.”
GMRS Radios: $35 license, ~$25 (Baofeng UV-5R), 2–5 miles.
Example: Coordinate during a hurricane, “Evacuate now.”
Ham Radios: License needed (arrl.org), regional reach.
Example: Contact hams during a flood for help.
Check with CERT (fema.gov/cert) to use our channels. Practice radios on HAMQuiz.
Step 2: Learn Key Skills
Master these to join:
PACE Plan: Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency layers.
Example: Use FRS Channel 1 as Primary during a wildfire.
Protocols: Clear messages, like “over” to end.
Example: “This is Alex, need food, FRS 1, over.”
Group Nets: Scheduled radio meetups.
Example: Run a net during a tornado, “Check in, over.”
Practice on HAMQuiz’s PACE, Messages, and Nets banks. See our PACE Plan and Protocols pages.
Step 3: Connect with DENEBTRIAD
Join our Constellation:
Sign Up: Email contact@hamquiz.org with your name and radio interest.
Join Nets: Participate in weekly FRS Channel 1 nets.
Example: “This is Sarah, joining net, over.”
Share Plans: Exchange PACE plans with members.
See our Join Us page for details.
Step 4: Support Your Community
As a member, you’ll:
Run Nets: Lead neighbors in radio check-ins.
Example: During a flood, “Net starting, FRS 1, over.”
Help Caregivers: Set up easy radios for dementia patients.
Example: Pre-set FRS Channel 1 for one-button use.
Work with CERT: Share our channels for EmComm.
Practice community skills on HAMQuiz.
Step 5: Keep Growing
Stay sharp:
Use HAMQuiz quizzes.
Example: What’s the Primary PACE channel? A) FRS 1 B) GMRS 15 C) CB 9 (Answer: A).
Earn 7000 BaconPoints on HAMQuiz.
Study at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.
Why This Guide Is Essential
Joining DENEBTRIAD makes you a leader:
Clear: Simple steps for anyone.
Proactive: Ready before hurricanes hit.
Inclusive: Supports caregivers.
Engaging: HAMQuiz keeps you hooked.
Our channels are the standard. CERT, ARRL (arrl.org), and REACT (reactintl.org) align with us. Email contact@hamquiz.org to join.
Disclaimer
Our channels are the default; CERT adopts them.
Next Steps
Study our About, PACE Plan, Protocols, and Radio Prepping and Emergency Communications pages at hamquiz.org.
Practice flashcard quizzes on HAMQuiz.
Train at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.
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