Training Exercises & Events
Provo Prepared Emergency Communications Exercise
This exercise helps Provo neighborhoods practice how to communicate when normal systems such as cell service, internet, or power may be limited or unavailable.
The next Provo Prepared exercise will be held on April 15, 2027, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Participation Requirements
Volunteers serving as radio operators must hold a current FCC amateur radio license and have a radio capable of transmitting/receiving on the 70cm band.
You do not need an amateur radio license to participate in the exercise. Volunteers without a license may serve as scribes or assist with door-to-door information gathering.
Exercise Details
Community Volunteers
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Volunteers will go door-to-door and record the number of homes they contact. That information will then be brought to their Area Coordination Center (ACC).
ACC Radio Operators
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ACC Radio Operators will receive reports from the volunteers, compile the information into an N-0 Form, and relay it to their District Radio Operator.
District Radio Operators
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
District Radio Operators will forward reports received from their district's ACCs to Net Control.
Net Control (Provo EOC)
8:00 PM
Net Control will receive reports from the District Radio Operators and relay the information to the Provo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
In real emergencies, community members will gather at Area Coordination Centers (ACCs) for neighborhood-level coordination and support. PACT operators assigned to an ACC play a critical role in maintaining communication between the community and the Provo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
During this exercise, PACT radio operators will be stationed at each of Provo’s nineteen ACCs. ACC operators will receive reports from the volunteers in their area and relay that information to their assigned District Radio Operator.
District Radio Operators are responsible for receiving reports from the ACCs within their district and relaying the information to Net Control at the Provo City EOC.
District Operators will be assigned to an ACC and are responsible for consolidating reports from their assigned ACC as well as the other ACCs within their district.
- Check in with assigned ACCs at 7:00 PM to confirm they are ready to transmit.
- Report any ACC that does not check in to Net Control.
All reports from the community will be compiled and transmitted using the N-0 Form.
Communications Plan
ACC Radio Operators will transmit to their District Radio Operator using the district's designated frequency. Visit the Area Coordination Centers (ACCs) chart to determine which district your ACC belongs to. District Radio Operators will contact Net Control on 439.800 MHz.
District Frequencies (ACC Operators to District Operator)
These frequencies are for communication between ACC Radio Operators and the District Radio Operators. They should not be used by the volunteers knocking on doors.
Net Control Frequency (District Operators to Net Control)
Visit the Provo City website to learn more about the Provo Prepared initiative.
Provo Half Marathon
Event Overview
The Provo City Half Marathon is an annual spring race held in Provo that attracts both beginner and experienced runners from across Utah and the surrounding region. Known for its fast, scenic downhill course, the race begins at South Fork Park in Provo Canyon and finishes in downtown Provo along University Avenue and Center Street. The course follows portions of the Provo River Parkway and offers runners views of the canyon, mountains, and river while descending nearly 900 feet over 13.1 miles. Organized by Run13, the event also includes a 5K and Kids Marathon and has become one of the fastest-growing races in Utah due to its PR-friendly course, energetic downtown finish, and strong community atmosphere.
Volunteer Information
The event typically utilizes approximately twenty amateur radio volunteers, including Net Control operators. Most volunteers are assigned to key race locations such as the start line, finish line, and water/aid stations along the course. Additional operators may be assigned as mobile or bike-mounted communicators to provide roving coverage throughout the event.
Volunteer communications support for the Provo City Half Marathon is coordinated through Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES). PACT members interested in participating should register through UCARES.
Communications Plan
On the day of the event, UCARES will link the following repeaters to support event communications:
Downtown Repeater
145.470 MHz
- Tone: 100.0 Hz
- Offset: -0.600 MHz
- Location: Utah Valley Hospital
- Purpose: Primary downtown operations
Provo Canyon 1
145.410 MHz
- Tone: 141.3 Hz
- Offset: -0.600 MHz
- Location: Provo Canyon
- Purpose: Primary canyon coverage
Provo Canyon 2
145.250 MHz
- Tone: 100.0 Hz
- Offset: -0.600 MHz
- Location: Sundance
- Purpose: Secondary canyon coverage
Backup Downtown Repeater
449.325 MHz
- Tone: 100.0 Hz
- Offset: -5.000 MHz
- Location: Utah Valley Hospital
- Purpose: Backup downtown operations
South Fork Crossband
446.500 MHz
- Mode: Crossband
- Coverage: Provo South Fork Area
- Use: Temporary local access
- Note: Switch to a linked repeater as soon as possible
Provo Freedom Festival Parade
Event Overview
The America's Freedom Festival at Provo is one of the nation’s largest patriotic celebrations and has been a longstanding Provo tradition since the late 1800s. Held annually from spring through the Fourth of July, the festival features more than 25 community events, including the Grand Parade, Balloon Fest, and the nationally recognized Stadium of Fire. On Independence Day morning, thousands of spectators gather along University Avenue in downtown Provo to watch the Grand Parade, one of the festival’s most recognized community traditions.
Volunteer Information
The event typically utilizes approximately thirty-five amateur radio volunteers. Most volunteers are assigned to locations along the parade route, including the staging area and the parade start and finish lines. Several operators provide roving coverage throughout the event. All volunteers should plan on being at their assigned location by 0620.
Volunteer communications support for the Freedom Festival Parade is coordinated through Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES). PACT members interested in participating should register through UCARES.
Communications Plan
On the day of the event, UCARES will use the following repeaters & frequencies to support parade communications.
Main Repeater
145.470 MHz
- Tone: 100.0 Hz
- Purpose: Primary parade communications
- Note: Best signal reported on this repeater
Backup Frequency
147.340 MHz
- Purpose: Backup parade communications
- Note: Use if directed by Net Control
Shadow Repeater
449.325 MHz
- Tone: 100.0 Hz
- Purpose: Shadow operator communications
- Note: Use only if assigned to shadow operations
Shadow Backup Repeater
147.280 MHz
- Tone: 141.3 Hz
- Purpose: Backup for shadow communications
- Note: Use if directed by Net Control