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Kenai Peninsula Edition · Always verify repeater tones before transmitting
Alaska Field Reference · Kenai Peninsula Edition

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For Licensed Amateur Radio Operators Only
§1 — Keypad & Controls Reference
Key Functions Quick Guide
PTT (Push-To-Talk)Key on left side. Press and hold to transmit voice. Release to receive incoming signals.
VFO/MR (Mode Select)Toggle between Frequency (VFO) mode for direct manual entry and Channel (MR) mode for saved memories.
A/B (Line Select)Toggle active receiver line (top ↔ bottom display). The selected line is where commands and TX occur.
BAND (VHF/UHF)Toggle frequency band in VFO mode. Pressing switches between VHF (136–174 MHz) and UHF (400–520 MHz).
MENU (Select)Enter radio menu system. Press to open menu, use ▲/▼ to scroll, press MENU to select, edit, and save.
EXIT (Cancel)Cancel the current operation, exit the menu system, or clear numeric digits typed on the keypad.
MONI (Monitor)Press to temporarily disable squelch and hear weak signals. Press quickly to toggle LED torch flashlight.
# KEY (Key Lock)Hold for 3 seconds to lock the keypad from accidental inputs. Hold for 3 seconds again to unlock keys.
Volume/Power KnobTop right dial. Turn clockwise to click power ON and increase volume. Turn counter-clockwise to power OFF.
§2 — Essential Menu Settings
Key Menu Settings Reference
#ItemRecommended Setting
0SQL
Squelch level (0–9)		5 (Default). Filters background static. Lower = sensitive.
2TXP
Transmitter power		LOW (1W) first to save battery. Increase to MID/HIGH if needed.
5WN
Wide/Narrow Bandwidth		WIDE (25kHz) for Ham repeaters. Use NARROW for NOAA/GMRS.
11R-CTCSS
Receiver CTCSS sub-tone		OFF. Keeps receiver open to all signals on the frequency.
13T-CTCSS
Transmitter CTCSS tone		Set to match local repeater CTCSS sub-tone (e.g. 100.0 Hz).
25SFT-D
TX frequency offset dir		+ or − for repeaters. Set to OFF for simplex.
26OFFSET
TX frequency offset value		0.600 MHz for 2m band. 5.000 MHz for 70cm band.
27MEM-CH
Save to memory		Use after setting RX, tones, offset. Saves to CH000–CH127.
#ItemRecommended Setting
28DEL-CH
Delete memory channel		Be in MR mode first. Erases channel content permanently.
34TDR
Dual receive watch		ON to monitor A and B lines simultaneously. Disable during scan.
35STE
Tail tone eliminate		ON. Mutes squelch crash at the end of transmissions.
37RPT-RL
Repeater tone delay		Leave OFF / default. Eliminates end tail tone on repeaters.
40RESET
Factory reset		Choose VFO to clear menu changes. Avoid ALL (deletes memories).
§3 — Field Programming
Program Simplex Channel
1
Press VFO/MR → enter VFO mode
2
Press A/B → select desired band line
3
Press BAND → select VHF or UHF
4
Type frequency on keypad e.g. 146520
5
Ensure MENU 25 SFT-D → OFF (no offset)
6
Set tones to OFF: MENU 13 → 0
7
MENU → 27 → select channel # → MENU to save
Program a Repeater
1
Press VFO/MR → VFO mode
2
Enter receive (output) frequency of repeater
3
MENU → 13 T-CTCSS → select tone (e.g. 100.0)
4
MENU → 25 SFT-D → set + or −
5
MENU → 26 OFFSET → enter offset (e.g. 0.600)
6
Test with MENU 2 TXP → LOW power first
7
MENU → 27 MEM-CH → pick channel # → MENU
Other Common Tasks
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Change Power: MENU → 2 TXP → LOW / MID / HIGH
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Change TX Tone: MENU → 13 T-CTCSS → scroll → MENU
·
Delete Memory: MR mode → scroll → MENU → 28 → MENU
·
Lock Keypad: Hold # for 3 seconds. Repeat to unlock.
·
Flashlight: Hold MONI for 3 sec. Toggle.
·
FM Radio: Press CALL → use ▲▼ to scan stations
·
Dual Watch: MENU → 34 TDR → ON then set A and B lines
§4 — Ham Simplex & §5 — NOAA Weather
US Amateur Simplex — No Tone Required
MHzBandUse
146.5202m VHFNATIONAL VHF CALLING
146.5502m VHFCommon simplex (Pacific NW)
146.5802m VHFCommon simplex
147.5552m VHFAlternate simplex
446.00070cm UHFNATIONAL UHF CALLING
446.02570cm UHFCommon UHF simplex
446.50070cm UHFDigital / alternate
Protocol: Call on 146.520 → agree to move to working channel → clear calling freq.
NOAA Weather Radio — Alaska Stations
Set radio to VFO mode, WN=NARROW, no CTCSS. Tune each freq and scan for strongest signal. Weather radio is receive only.
162.400
162.425
162.450 ★
162.475
162.500 ★
162.525
162.550
★ Strong Kenai Peninsula stations: 162.450 (Kenai/Soldotna area), 162.500 (Anchorage/Cook Inlet area). Scan all 7 channels and lock the clearest. Signal fades in mountains — try all channels.
§6 — Alaska Repeaters · Kenai Peninsula Area
Common Repeaters — Verify Before Use. Values May Change.
Location Output (RX) MHz Offset Direction Tone (CTCSS) Notes
Anchorage 146.880 −0.600 − 100.0 Hz WL7CXO / Wide coverage
Anchorage 147.180 +0.600 + 100.0 Hz Commonly used 2m
Eagle River 147.000 +0.600 + verify Hillside area
Soldotna 146.760 −0.600 − verify Central Kenai Peninsula
Kenai 147.270 +0.600 + verify Kenai city area
Homer 146.700 −0.600 − verify Homer / Kachemak Bay
Seward 146.640 −0.600 − verify Resurrection Bay area
Cooper Landing 147.150 +0.600 + verify Kenai River corridor
Moose Pass 146.820 −0.600 − verify Summit Lake area
Ninilchik 147.300 +0.600 + verify Southern Kenai Peninsula
⚠ Repeater data changes frequently. Always verify with the current Alaska Repeater Directory at arcc.org or repeaterbook.com before transmitting. Using wrong tone will prevent access; using wrong frequency may violate FCC rules.
§7 — Kenai Peninsula Emergency Reference
Emergency Contacts — Phone Reference
EMERGENCY — All Services911
Alaska State Troopers (non-emergency)907-262-4453
Kenai Peninsula Borough Emergency Mgmt907-262-4636
NOAA Anchorage Weather Forecast Office907-745-4526
Alaska ARES / RACES (ARRL AK Section)arrl.org/ak
US Coast Guard Sector AnchorageVHF Ch 16
Marine Distress (if near water)156.800 MHz
Local Emergency Frequencies (Fill In)
§8 — Radio Etiquette & §9 — Go Kit
Operating Etiquette — Best Practices
Monitor before transmitting. Listen for ongoing QSOs before keying up. Never break into an active contact without an emergency.
Always identify with your FCC-issued call sign at the beginning and end of every transmission, and every 10 minutes during contacts.
Leave a 1–2 second pause after another station finishes before transmitting — allows others to break in.
Use the lowest power necessary. High power does not always mean better signal, and wastes battery in the field.
Keep transmissions short and relevant. Say what you need, then say "over" or "out" clearly.
Emergency traffic has absolute priority. If you hear "BREAK BREAK" or "MAYDAY," stop transmitting immediately.
Don't transmit on frequencies you are not licensed to use. Technician class covers 2m and 70cm fully.
Use plain language in Alaska backcountry — brevity codes are less useful when coordinating with non-hams or SAR teams.
Go Kit Checklist
Radio (BH-F8HP)
Spare Battery
USB-C / Charger
Programming Cable
Longer Antenna
Vehicle Charger
Headset / Earpiece
Power Bank
Notebook
Pencil / Pen
Topo Map (paper)
Flashlight
Extra Fuses
First Aid Kit
This Cheat Sheet
Hand Warmers
§10 — Personal Notes
Your Information — Fill In Before Going to Field
RADIO.ALASKAINTEL.COM · Alaska Field Cheat Sheet · 2026
This reference is for educational purposes only. Operators must hold the appropriate FCC Amateur Radio License before transmitting on amateur frequencies. Repeater frequencies, offsets, and tones change — always verify with current Alaska repeater directories (arcc.org, repeaterbook.com) before use. Marine VHF Ch 16 and NOAA weather frequencies are receive-reference only — do not transmit on non-amateur frequencies without proper authorization. No warranty is expressed or implied for the accuracy of frequency data.