Local Radar

Mission Statement

To provide support for the community and citizens of Wilson County through the direction of Wilson County Emergency Management Agency by delivering a high level of technical expertise through Amateur Radio and related technology.

Steps to Amateur Radio (HAM) License

First obtain a FRN number from the FCC

1. Go to the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) website.

2. Create a username and password and activate your account with an email verification.

3. Log in to CORES and select “Register New FRN” if you do not have one.

4. Choose whether you are registering as an entity or as an individual and fill out the required information.

5. Your FRN will be available to you immediately after registering online.

Second study for the exam.

Find a study guide that you are comfortable with. Some suggestions listed below.

HamExam.org: Free Amateur Radio Practice Tests with Flash Cards

Ham Exams (eham.net)

Free Ham Radio Practice Tests – Ham Radio Prep

Many other study tools are available at no costs.

Finally on test day

Find a test site here. Bring a government issued photo I.D. your FCC issued FRN number and $15 fee to the test site.

For more go to ARRL where complete information and resources are available.

W4EAO Frequencies

Jennings Knob - VHF

146.835 MHz

(-) Tone 100

Jennings Knob - UHF

444.125 MHz

(+) Tone 100

Franklin Rd. - VHF

147.105 MHz

(+) Tone 156.7

Franklin Rd. - UHF

442.275 MHz

(+) Tone 100

Taylorsville Rd. - UHF

442.125 MHz

(+) Tone 100

South Greenhill Rd. - UHF

444.750 MHz

(+) Tone 110.9

Boxwell Reservation - UHF

442.050 MHz

(+) Tone 100