Local HAM Groups
Below are amateur radio (HAM) groups that support emergency communication services in the lower Snoqualmie Valley.
North Bend Ares Team (NBAT)
The North Bend ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) team is a group of ham radio operators who volunteer their time and expertise to provide emergency communications support during disasters and other emergencies in the North Bend area, which is located in Washington state.
The Mike & Key Amateur Radio Club (M&K)
The Club provides trained and skilled radio operator-members to government emergency services (Police, Fire, and Emergency Management agencies) and public disaster response and support agencies (e.g. hospitals, Red Cross, Salvation Army) for emergency communications and support during actual disasters and regular exercises.
Snoqualmie Valley Amateur Radio Club (SnoVARC)
The SnoVARC goals are two-fold. First, they endeavor to enhance regional emergency communications and promote amateur radio activities. Second, they aim to advance the contribution of amateur radio in the Snoqualmie Valley, Washington area. The club is open to all interested in Amateur Radio.
PNWDigital provides voice, APRS and SMS services to hams in the PNW states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington plus affiliate services in British Columbia and surrounding states. PNWDigital's goal is to assist EMCOMM groups like RACES, ARES, ACS, and other community-focused organizations such as ham clubs. They offer dedicated talkgroups for Washington to aid in emergencies and public service events.
WA7VC, the Valley Camp Amateur Radio Group, serving the Upper Snoqualmie Valley community since 1995. The home of WA7VC is Valley Camp , located 6 miles NE of North Bend WA. We have onsite a tower with a 10/15/20 meter beam and 2m/440 high gain vertical. 5 trees on the property have pulleys at or above 80' allowing for easy long wire installations.