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2025 – June Activities

MERT HF Antenna Lift Tower

Members will complete the activation of the new OCF antenna lift tower when the final parts are delivered. This action will complete the annual EMCOMM radio systems preparations for the 2025 Hurricane Season

 

 

  • RED BOOK
    • A deep dive reviewing the steps and processes guiding the MERT Incident Commander detailed in the RED BOOK is scheduled
    • Operational scenarios are planned to familiarize members on multiple aspects of the plan
  • HT Radios
    • The radio re-program was completed with a training session planned on the changes
  • Work will begin on the new MCC GO KIT’s
    • We are awaiting a few parts to complete our inventory
  • MERT Members will plan another Field Exercise for July in the NW portion of Marion County
    • Date and times TBD
  • Forest Tower Activation
    • The latest MERT repeater site addition will be discussed with actions and dates TBD

                    “MEETINGS, NETS and ACTIVITIES CALENDARS”

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MERT Weekly CHECK IN’s:     

These weekly Wednesday meetings are open to all Amateur Radio Operators and the General Public where MERT provides assistance to Ham’s with radio programming, amateur radio technical support and learning more about MERT’s Operations. It is also the best time for MERT Members to work on learning new skills as well as new Members to complete the New Member Orientation Guide.

In 2025, MERT meetings are focused on training updates supporting Emergency Communications (EMCOMM) classes and practices consistent with the MERT Training Skill Book objectives.

All Check In meetings (9:00 am start) and the every-other month EMCOMM meetings (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept and Nov) starts at 10:00 am on the 3rd Saturday are held at the:

Marion County Emergency Operations Center (EOC); 698 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, FL 

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MERT Weekly Nets:

Our MERT D-Star Net is each Thursday at 1930 hours on KK4DFC (146.790 – D-Star) followed by a CERT & MERT Net at 2000 hours on KJ4CLL (145.330, PL123, -600kHz offset.

All MERT Members and Amateur Radio Operators are encouraged to participate!

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  • Public Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed herein do not reflect and are not endorsed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management. MERT assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this site. The information contained in this site is provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. Questions should be directed to: KG4NXO@marionso.com