Training: State frequencies and KCØEEC:

v There are RACES frequencies assigned for each state for voice and morse code in case of emergencies.

v The State EOC call is KCØEEC and is located at the STARC armory in Johnston.

v Iowa State assigned frequencies are 3990.5 Khz and 7250 Khz

v If there were a statewide activation of the RACES system, these would be the frequencies used.

v For voice, there are 5 frequencies assigned for Voice operation.

v E.g. 3990.5 is assigned to 10 other states: Vermont, Rhode Island, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Michigan, Colorado, Arizona and Idaho.

v Our State EC discovered this during the Y2K exercise when other states showed up on the same frequency.

v I discovered this as I checked into a Colorado Net being conducted on what I thought was the “Iowa” frequency.

v These frequencies are primarily for coordination or control. Traffic should be passed on other frequencies.