About KN4CCQ
A licensed amateur radio operator committed to emergency communications in Middle Tennessee
Who I Am
KN4CCQ is a Middle Tennessee-based amateur radio operator affiliated with ARRL ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and enrolled in MARS (Military Auxiliary Radio System). I hold a valid FCC amateur radio license and train regularly to support served agencies during emergencies, natural disasters, and public service events.
When conventional communications infrastructure fails — cell towers overloaded, internet down, power out — amateur radio operators provide a critical communications backbone that served agencies depend on.
ARES & MARS
An ARRL program that organizes licensed amateur radio operators to provide communications assistance during emergencies and disasters.
A Department of Defense-sponsored program that organizes and trains licensed amateur radio volunteers to provide backup and contingency communications for the U.S. military.
Service Area
I primarily serve Middle Tennessee counties.
Get in Touch
If you're a licensed amateur radio operator in Middle Tennessee interested in EmComm or MARS operations, I'd love to connect. Reach out via the contact page or check in on the weekly net.
Hold a valid FCC amateur radio license
Any license class is welcome — Technician, General, or Extra.
Complete ICS-100 and IS-700 training
Free online courses through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
Check in to the weekly net
Introduce yourself and connect on the air.
Participate in a training exercise
Join a field exercise or tabletop drill to build real-world EmComm skills.