Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc.

Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. The official page of Muskegon County Emergency Communications group located in Muskegon County, MI. (M.C.E.C.S.) Training is provided free of charge.

The Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. is comprised of licensed amateur (Ham) radio operators who have expressed an interest in providing emergency communication. All our members are registered as Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) ARES members. Several are registered as RACES members. Joining RACES is encouraged but not required. Our group is primarily tasked with servic

e to Muskegon County, Michigan, we coordinate with other Michigan Counties, the State of Michigan, and Federal Agencies. The prerequisite to join is simple, hold a valid FCC Amateur Radio license, basic communications training, and having the desire to help in time of need. A basic 2 meter transceiver is all you need to get started.

Please check out a new site dedicated to Professional Emergency Managers (public and private sector) at
08/30/2026

Please check out a new site dedicated to Professional Emergency Managers (public and private sector) at

ICS forms library, community forums, training calendar, and grants finder for professional emergency managers — paid and volunteer. Free to join.

08/23/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in August, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Doug, N8FRJ from Ohio, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

07/26/2026

2026 Whitelake Annual Cruz'n Car show and Parade is this Friday, July 31st. We are looking for volunteers to assist with comms support. Short a few key intersections. We will stage at Twin Cities Garage Parking at 615 E Colby St, Whitehall, MI 49461. Call in on 146.82 with simplex on 147.435. Thanks to Dave Betka KF8FOC for assembling the Incident Action Plan.

Thanks to Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council www.w8zho.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/w8zho for hosting the 2026 ...
06/29/2026

Thanks to Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council www.w8zho.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/w8zho for hosting the 2026 ARRL Annual summer Field Day at Montague Township Park. We would like to thank Montague Township for the use of the park, and facilities. It was a great location with plenty of room to spread out.
Steve, KE8JKQ finally got to make some 10 meter contacts on Field Day including pulling in Puerto Rico!

Gordon, K8DIY made a 6 meter contact to Haiti on a Hamstick Dipole antenna. Check out the W8ZHO page for pictures.

So many people that worked to make this event happen: Mike W8MKG, Tom K8EOD, Greg KE8UAJ, and many more.

We had a visit from City of Montague Mayor Tom Lohman, KD8YWO. Whitehall Police Chief Brandon Mahoney, Muskegon County Emergency Management Manager Renee Gavin, K8PEM made an appearance.

Media Personality Andy O'Reilly from www.Muskegonchannel.com arrived and interviewed Renee Gavin and Scott King, W8AOR, Muskegon County’s AUXCOMM Manager.

See our attached link for the commentary and video.

https://muskegonchannel.com/muskegon-metro-area/3383-june-27th-amateur-radio-field-day-practiced-annually-in-muskegon-keeping-you-safe

It today's overly connected world, the thought of instant communication no being there is unheard of.  The harsh reality is that storms, a terrorist attack or even

06/28/2026

Today is the fourth Sunday in June, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Joe, WD8USA from Michigan, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central
1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who help guide, support, and protect their f...
06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who help guide, support, and protect their families through life's storms, both literal and figurative.

Whether you're spending the day grilling, enjoying the outdoors, or simply making memories with loved ones, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Father's Day.

From all of us at MCECS, thank you to the fathers who make a difference every day.

06/14/2026

Today is the second Sunday in June, so please join us at 2000Z for the FEMA Region V AUXCOMM voice net. Dave, W9PFD from Illinois, will be the NCS.

Eastern Central

1600 1500 USB 60 meters channel 4 (If busy channels 5, 1, 2)
1615 1515 LSB 7.280 +/-
1630 1530 D-STAR REF024A
1645 1545 DMR R5AUXCOMM (31673)

73!

Marc Breckenridge | ND8W
FEMA Region V Net Manager

We had a great time with Go-Kit Night at the EOC. Team was able to setup, make contacts, tear down and packup in a littl...
06/11/2026

We had a great time with Go-Kit Night at the EOC. Team was able to setup, make contacts, tear down and packup in a little over 2 hours. Showcasing our mobility skills for setting up emergency communications. We even had some visitors come in from Oceana, Newaygo and Ottawa county! Four counties of ARES/Auxcomm Emergency Communicators. First full run of one of our MCECS All Band All Mode Go-Kits.

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Muskegon, MI
49442

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(231) 724-6046

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