RGV AuxComm

Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Communications

RGVARC AuxComm Team, also known as RGV AuxComm, operates as the independent auxiliary communications team of the Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club while remaining interoperable with public-safety, emergency-management, SKYWARN, CERT, nonprofit groups, community organizations, ARES, and RACES when appropriate. Built around local relationships, practical readiness, and disciplined communications support for real-world operations, RGV AuxComm supports the mission, protects local trust, and provides backup communications in support of official systems and command structures.

Our operators bring deployable HF, VHF/UHF, digital, field-power, and antenna capability, but our strength is more than equipment. We focus on readiness, professionalism, clear communication, accountability, and the human skills needed to work effectively with served agencies, partner organizations, volunteers, and the public during real-world events.

RGV AuxComm is built around licensed amateur radio operators, while also welcoming Meshtastic, MeshCore, CERT, and other communications-minded volunteers who wish to train, learn, and contribute to the mission.

Weekly Net

RGV AuxComm holds a “Net” every Thursday at 7:30 PM local time on the Rio Link repeater system, 145.230 MHz, for team member check-ins, equipment checks, readiness updates, and communications practice.

Current Deployable Assets

19 HF stations for regional and long-distance communications

26 VHF/UHF stations for local tactical and repeater operations

7 Generator power sources for extended field operation

5 Go-Kits for fast deployment and organized operator readiness

6 Battery Systems for portable and backup communications

8 Field Antenna Systems for rapid setup and flexible coverage

4 Portable Masts for improved field signal performance

How We Operate

ICS-aligned communications support
Calm, disciplined, mission-focused operations
Service-first mindset with strong public-facing professionalism
Deployable field and home-station operators
Voice and digital capability, including Winlink and VARA
Flexible support for EOCs, shelters, public service events, field operations, and disaster-readiness activities
Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and communication discipline
Practical training, exercises, and operational readiness
Strong interpersonal communication and professional field behavior

Team Core Values

Technical competence is not enough.
Licensing is not enough.
Titles are not enough.

The real standard must be:

Can this person work calmly under emergency-management direction?
Can this person support without trying to control?
Can this person communicate clearly without ego?
Can this person preserve served-agency trust?
Can this person be useful in a deployment without becoming the problem?

Emergency Operations Plan

RGV AuxComm Emergency Operations Plan — 2026 Edition.

Code of Conduct

RGV AuxComm Team Member expectations.

Join the RGV AuxComm Team

RGV AuxComm is looking for dependable, service-minded communicators who can support emergency-management partners with professionalism, discipline, and humility.

Licensed amateur radio operators, AUXCOMM-trained personnel, public-service volunteers, and communications-capable team members are welcome to express interest.

Members are expected to operate under proper emergency-management coordination, follow ICS/NIMS principles, avoid self-deployment, respect served-agency direction, and place mission before ego.

To Sign up and become an RGV AuxComm Team Member
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For more information about RGV AuxComm contact:

KF5KYL Rene Lopez Jr.
Chief Public Safety Liaison
RGV AuxComm