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GENOAK Wouxun KG-805G Quick Reference
Version 1.6 | 1/9/2021
This Quick Reference summarizes the use of the GENOAK (GMRS Emergency Network – Oakland)
network with the Wouxun KG-805G GMRS radio (“Wouxun”) programmed by GENOAK. Refer to the
GENOAK Wouxun KG-805G User’s Guide below for more radio details, and visit:
www.genoak.org/
.
What is GENOAK?
GENOAK is a neighborhood-to-neighborhood emergency 2-way radio communications network for
Oakland and nearby areas, utilizing GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios (“walkie-talkies”).
Why would I use GENOAK?
The GENOAK radio network can allow individuals and neighborhood groups to connect with each
other to report on threats and incidents, provide status updates, share resources, mobilize volunteers,
coordinate needed assistance and locate others during and after an emergency, among other tasks.
When would I use GENOAK?
GENOAK is meant to be used mainly during and after an emergency as noted above. It can also be
used at other times for practice check-ins, during exercises and for other preparedness activities.
How do I use GENOAK?
With the Wouxun GMRS radio, you listen and talk on the GENOAK emergency network using the
channel labeled
GNOAKR
31
(Channel 31):
Turn the radio on with the top right knob and set the channel to
GNOAKR
31
by turning the top middle knob. The display should look like this ==>
To talk, press and hold the large Push-to-Talk (PTT) button on the left side. Wait a moment
and then identify yourself with your GMRS call sign. Note that only one person can talk at a
time so please allow others the opportunity to transmit their message without interruption
.
When finished talking, wait a moment and then release the PTT button to listen.
What else do I need to know?
You must have an FCC GMRS license and call sign to talk on the GENOAK network.
Refer
to
http://www.genoak.org/communications/
for instructions to obtain your FCC license/call sign.
Say your GMRS call sign when you first start talking, and about every 15 minutes thereafter.
Please only use the GENOAK network for emergency or preparedness related communications.
If the network is being managed by a Net Control operator, follow their instructions.
Remember that
many
others may be listening to your conversation – please use discretion with
what you say and never provide any sensitive or confidential information over the network.
