Radio & Television
- Radio Stations
- AM: KOGO 600, KLSD 1360
- FM: KWVE 107.9
- Live Streaming Radio
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News & Talk Stations | iHeartMedia Stations | iHeartMedia: https://www.iheartmedia.com/stations?genre=News+%26+Talk
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San Diego Gas & Electric
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Notifications: https://www.sdge.com/notifications
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Outage map: https://www.sdge.com/residential/customer-service/outage-center/outage-map
Other Useful Situational Awareness Websites
ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live: https://globe.adsbexchange.com/
Aircraft Tail N-Number Inquiry: https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberInquiry
MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-92.1/centery:36.6/zoom:5
San Diego Sheriff's Office Calls for Service: https://callsforservice.sdsheriff.gov/
WebSDR: http://websdr.org/
Signal Identification Wiki: https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Signal_Identification_Guide
Advanced RF Signal Identification and Storage Software: https://www.aresvalley.com/
Know Your Surroundings
On a 19th-century man-of-war, awareness started with the senses: eyes on the horizon, ears on the drum, and minds on the weather. Lookouts, signalmen, and officers constantly assessed changes in wind, sea state, rigging, and distant sails. Early detection meant precious seconds to beat to quarters and secure advantage.
Signals and Watchstanding
Lookouts
Eyes aloft and forward, spotting changes long before the deck can.
Signalmen
Flags and drums translating command into crisp, ship-wide action.
Officer of the Deck
Integrates reports, sets posture, and orders the beat to quarters.
About
Beat to Quarters is an educational resource based on early 19th-century naval readiness and its modern lessons.
