TIDEWATER GMRS NETWORK

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Out scheduled in-person drill downtown Hampton has been moved to NOV 21, 2026. We will all meet in person in the parking lot at the base of the radio tower on Eaton Street, just north of Settlers landing Road. We will practice radio comms in the field. Bring your radios, mobile or HT's and dress warm. This is in preparation for winter storms.

We have approximately 5 volunteers but need another 4-6 for this event. If you can help monitor the parade movement, traffic and safety, please contact Doug (WSEV713) at 757-861-2998. This is a 3 hour event, and it's for an excellent cause plus GOOD training with GMRS. A radio, spare battery and cheap traffic vest is required. THANKS! - Doug WSEV-713

On Saturday 17 OCT 26 the repeater will be utilized for a JOTA event in Gloucester. Please give them the courtesy that day to have the air when they need it. If you have emergency traffic, feel free to break in with your callsign and state the nature of your emergency. Thanks - Doug WSEV-713

We will be conducting an exercise on 08 OCT 26 between 1800 and 2100. This will be an on-air event. On or about 29 OCT 26 we will run an active, on-site drill in downtown Hampton simulating flooding, between 1800 and 2100. The purpose is to see how a coordinated volunteer response to a specific area works on short notice. We will be using a portable on-site repeater and simplex operations for this exercise, to simulate a power out event. Anyone wishing to participate should RSVP with Doug, WSEV-713 before 28 OCT 26. His contact information is in the group emails.