Tennessee Mutual Aid Group (TN‑MAG)

We’re a Middle Tennessee amateur radio club focused on practical, off‑grid communications and mutual aid. Our mission is simple: build resilient radio operators, connect neighbors, and be ready to serve when it matters most.

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About

Who we are

TN‑MAG is a volunteer club of radio operators, families, and neighbors who train together for everyday readiness and disaster response across Tennessee. We practice VHF/UHF simplex, HF (including NVIS), and digital modes such as JS8Call, FLDIGI, and Winlink.

We welcome new hams and the radio‑curious—come learn by doing.

Where we meet

We operate across Middle Tennessee with frequent meet‑ups at Henry Horton State Park (Chapel Hill)

  • Hands‑on field days & go‑kit show‑and‑tells
  • Public outreach & training events
  • Scenario‑based drills and nets

Weekly Nets

TN‑MAG Simplex Net – Tuesdays 7:00 PM Central

Frequency: 146.460 MHz FM simplex (no tone)

Purpose: practice off‑grid, line‑of‑sight communications; verify station readiness; pass traffic; and strengthen interoperability across Tennessee.

Operating

VHF/UHF

  • Primary Simplex: 146.460 MHz (FM)
  • Local repeaters as needed for training

HF & Digital

  • NVIS operations on 80/40m for in‑state coverage
  • Digital modes: JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink
  • Portable antennas and off‑grid power solutions

Events

📡 Voices of the Volunteer State

A Parks on the Air (POTA) Special Event

📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM (CT)

📍 Henry Horton State Park – POTA US-2950 | Chapel Hill, TN

📻 Operating as W4TMA

This event is designed to raise public awareness about amateur radio’s role in emergency communications. We will be demonstrating portable, off-grid operations at Shelter #1 in the park and engaging with the public throughout the day.

We invite you and your club members to:

  • Join us on-site for fellowship, portable ops, and outreach.
  • Hunt us on the air as W4TMA across multiple bands and modes (SSB, CW, Digital).
  • Help showcase how amateur radio keeps Tennessee connected when modern infrastructure fails.

More details, including operating frequencies and QSL information, will be shared as the event approaches. We look forward to hearing you on the air — and seeing many of you in person!

Join / Contact

Get involved

New to radio? Experienced operator? All are welcome. Join a net, come to a meet‑up, or send us an email.

Membership Application