The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) is administered by the City of Placentia and is housed within the Emergency Services program. Volunteer members of the Placentia RACES group are dedicated to public safety communications and community service.
The main purposes of the organization are:
RACES members must:
Interested amateur radio operators are invited to monitor the monthly Placentia RACES net. Guests are encouraged to check in during our visitor check-in time on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. The RACES check-in frequency is 449.680 MHz (-), Repeater PL 131.8 Hz. Our backup frequency is 145.645 MHz (Simplex).
RACES meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss previous, pending, and future items and events. Meetings are hosted by Zoom and all that wish to attend should contact the Emergency Services Manager.
City of Placentia
401 E Chapman Avenue
Placentia, CA 92870
Visitors are always welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Emergency and Health Services Division at 714 993-8214.
449.680 MHz (-), Repeater PL 131.8 Hz frequency