Eligibility

• 95120 residents, business owners or their employees.
• Must be 18 years old to join AVPSN. Family members under 18 residing at the same address are permitted to use the radio in an emergency or in non-cell service areas like hiking for personal safety.
• All members must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Title 18 of U.S. Code Section 1464, prohibiting Obscene, Indecent, or Profane Language or Behavior, and is subject to FCC enforcement.
• All members must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of these guidelines.

How to Join

Obtain a compatible radio. Click on the Radio Selection Table below.

If you have the old model radio, Baofeng 888s or own another compatible radio, bring it to the next Sign-Up meeting to register and get the new channel frequency programmed.

Download and print the registration form here. Fill in the requested information.

Bring the registration form, your ID and your radio to the next Sign-Up meeting or send an email to avpsn95120@gmail.com with a message that you are ready for authorization and radio programming, and we will arrange a personal appointment to program your radio.

Membership and use of the radio net is free.

Radio System

• Our new radio system uses a Motorola XPR-8400 repeater installed on a hilltop at a 600 foot elevation overlooking Almaden Valley.
• The repeater receives low power signals from the hand held radios and transmits the signal at a high power so that others in the 95120 area can receive clear communication on their hand held radio.
• It is intended for use from Coleman Road south throughout the Almaden Valley; however, it has some coverage into Cupertino, SJ Airport and other areas.
• AVPSN obtained a Commercial/Business Radio License from the FCC. This license is for a private frequency which can only be used with AVPSN authorization. Unauthorized use is subject to fines and imprisonment from FCC enforcement. That is one reason why applications for use are kept on file with AVPSN.