Orange County ARES/RACES (OC ARES/RACES)

The main goal is to enhance radio communication for emergencies and public services in Orange County, New York. OC ARES/RACES is the leading auxiliary communication team in Orange County.  It partners with Orange County Emergency Management, local municipalities, and various public service agencies to provide operational support during natural disasters, severe weather conditions, and county-sponsored community events. OC ARES/RACES provides communication for public service events at 10K races, triathlons, county-wide training events, and the annual New York Air Show in Montgomery, New York. The organization also administers the SKYWARN Spotter Network for Orange County.

Weekly Monday night nets are held at 8:00 PM on our linked repeater network.

KC2OUR Linked Repeaters:

Graham Mt. 448.325 PL 123 (Location: Western Orange)

Goshen 449.675 PL 162.2 (Location: Central Orange)

Mt Beacon 443.550 PL 156.7 (Location: Eastern Orange)

Schunemunk Mountain: 147.105 PL 114.8 (Location: Southern Orange)

EchoLink KC2OUR-R:

ALLSTAR Node: 45286

Monthly meetings are held on the last Monday of each month, 7:00 PM at the Orange County Emergency Services Center, Wells Farm Road, Goshen, NY