During this time, the system transmits routine weather reports, weather graphics, and satellite images. The county-wide emergency response VHF radio communication network is capable of moving voice traffic or messages throughout Flathead County. The emergency response VHF radio frequencies are in all mobile EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement and Public Works emergency response vehicles. This system also allows direct access to state and federal warning centers. We maintain and operate a comprehensive amateur station in the County Warning Point.
Amateur radio is called upon to provide emergency communications in major disasters.
We commend and support the enthusiasm, dedication and interest of Flathead's Amateur Radio community. The Flathead County Sheriff's Office maintains a CJIN terminal in the County Warning Point, the Columbia Falls, Kalispell, and Whitefish Police Departments each maintain a CJIN terminal in their public safety dispatch points. The CJIN terminals are controlled by the Montana Department of Justice. The CJIN system allows the County Warning Point and PSDP's to have immediate communication capabilities with any of the State Law Enforcement Agencies, Sheriff's Offices and Police Departments throughout the state. The CJIN system permits rapid and accurate message distribution to any other terminal in the system.