Outer Banks Police & Fire

[JimNS3K]

Will be spending a week in the Outer Banks in May and would like any PD or Fire Freqs for the area. Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

[CCHLLM]

They're all listed under Dare Co and Currituck Co under NC database. So far as I can tell, the listings are accurate. I spend a lot of time there and the Hatteras Island/Ocracoke end of the Banx (the absolute BEST end - more beach cottage/less commercial)) is a hotbed of ham activity. You'd be shocked probably at how many of the emergency services personnel are also hams. You'd probably also be shocked at how many of the emergency services vehicles have 2 meter/70cm ham radios installed in them. The ham frequencies really get to popping during hurricanes and nor'easters. Shoulda been there the night the dredge knocked out part of the Oregon Inlet Bridge. That was a hoot - couldn't get home for a week.

Go to the www.qsl.net/k4obx and www.qsl.net/cera and www.aginet.com and www.qsl.net/taars sites. These guys are the greatest.

Also, Coast Guard at hatteras is really active and the freqs are USCG channels 21, 22, 23, 81, 82, and 83. Channel 22 is the main emergency channel for USCG, but you probably already know that.

You'll find the Cape Hatteras National Seashore freq to be 164.725 repeater with 103.5 PL. Have a good stay.

 

[INDY72]

There are several good reasons for the Great HAM coverage in the outer banks: ONE for getting the HAMS help during Hurricanes etc,... and also for assisting boaters who the real pros out there use HAM in addition to the VHF Marine stuff. And yes Hatteras is the BEST end to go to, lovely beaches, friendly folks, and not to mention just a classy place all around.

 

[CCHLLM]

During Tropical Storm Gustaf the power went off (of course) and the county repeater site generator malfunctioned, so emergency services communications repeaters and simplex dispatch transmitters were not functioning. No sweat, things just moved over to the 145.150 mothership repeater and went right along, including the rescue of state personnel stranded by several feet of water in the ferry landing quarters. A fire dept unit with generator was dispatched to the county site and plugged up to the comm systems and things resumed as normal. I was impressed. It's a great place to be alive.

 

[kg4rgn]

*mem file for OBX

I have put together a *mem file for OBX. If any one is interested, email me
kg4rgn@yahoo.com

 

[jeffmulter]

>> I have put together a *mem file for OBX. If any one is interested, email me kg4rgn@yahoo.com

Any chance of convincing you to attach it to a reply on this thread ?

Thanks !


Jeff Multer
Fort Mill, S.C.

 

[mlevin]

I have a .p96 file if anyone is interested. Any one have a 70 cm HAM freqs. I think I have all the 2 meters. As for favorate places to stay. I usually stay in southern shores. It's more commercial but a short drive to Hatteras sea shore. If all you plan to do is beching then go farher down on the shore.

While Ocracoke was just beautiful, there was something just a little to spooky about it. Maybe it's Black Beards spirit :shock:

 

[CCHLLM]

These oughta give ya the freqs ya need.
www.qsl.net/cera/
http://obra.aginet.com/
www.qsl.net/k4obx/

 

[kg4rgn]

70cm repeater in OBX

bodie island 444.825 with 131.8 tone
buxton-hatteras 444.925 with 131.8 tone
ocracoke 444.225 with 131.8 tone
columbia 443.3 with 131. tone

all 70cm repeaters are + offset for inputs


kg4rgn williamsburg va

 

[mlevin]

Thanks!

 

[kg4rgn]

ocracoke freq requested

Does anyone have any interesting freq for ocracoke island in NC. I am assuming they use the Hyde Co freqs. Can someone confirm these are correct and provide any additional freq. I will be on the island in Sept for a little R/R.

73s

fire 154.145
ems 155.40 and 155.28

police 460.075
460.15
460.225
460.375
460.25

 

[CCHLLM]

Ocracoke Fire and Rescue 155.805 107.2PL They also utilize the Dare Co Hatteras Island frequencies a great deal since all medical help comes from the Dare side, including the helicopter.

Englehard Fire is 154.815, can't advise PL but probably 110.9 as is 154.145.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore 164.725 103.5PL

Coast Guard frequencies that are hot are
Channel 21 157.050
Channel 22 157.100 Primary Emergency and Notices to Mariners
Channel 23 157.150 Secondary Emergency
Channel 81 157.075
Channel 82 157.125
Channel 83 157.175

Try a meal on the porch at The Pelican for me, I hope to make it down in Sept also but don't know if it'll be official or leisure yet, especially with this active hurricane season. Our emergency services group is usually sent to that area when the cyclones are active. Hope mine's a pleasure trip. According to NCEM, Ocracoke visitors were still being evacuated today, BTW.