1. Module 5 Of CASARA ELT Training Plan
Vehicle ELT Homings
Module 5 Of
CASARA ELT Training Plan

2. Introduce myself and welcome everyone to the presentation2

3. Presentation Homer check Crewmember Responsibilities
Fore- Aft / Left- Right Antenna Setup
Homer check
LL-16 DF Indicator
Crewmember Responsibilities
Vehicle Homing Protocol
Ground Search Checklist
Tracking a Signal
Let audience know the intent of the presentation 3

4. Using the LL-16 Fore- Aft / Left- Right Antenna Setup

5. Setting Up Vehicle For Homing
Antenna cables
Coupled LEFT RIGHT – FORE AFT
Antenna set-up
Recommended 20 inches apart
Power Supply
Use car battery whenever you can
Have extra AA batteries with you

6. L-tronics L-per Manual
Four Antenna - Vehicle
Antenna Spacing Design
Recommended for frequency range
Mhz
20 inches
Ref Pg.16 LA Series
L-tronics L-per Manual

7. Vehicle Coupling Connection Left / Right
You will find that the antennas are connected in couples and are identified at the base Left / Right or Fore / Aft.
Take one couple, and place one on the Left of the car roof, and one on the right.
Vehicle –
Coupling Connection
3. Take the lead-in cable from these two antennas, and connect it to the“Left / Right”
4. Check coax continuity by confirming ant icon in upper right corner of display
Left / Right

8. Vehicle Coupling Connection Fore / Aft
Take the second set of antennas, and place one on the front, and the other on the rear of the roof.
Vehicle
Coupling Connection
Connect the lead - in cable from these two antennas, to the “Fore / Aft” connector
Check coax continuity by disconnecting the left right coax and then connect the fore / aft coax to confirm ant icon is displayed in upper right corner.
Then reconnect left /right coax
Fore
Aft
Confirm antenna spacing

9. Antenna Spacing - Vehicle
Recommended
Length 20”
Centered
Pg.16
LA Series
L-tronics L-per Manual
Fore
Aft
Left/Right
CASARA Training Manual Rev. Jan 03 Pg 143

10. Option Left /Right Antenna Only
If the option is to go with one set of antennas
Spacing should be 20 inches
Anything beyond this measurement can degrade DF Resolution
3. Take the lead-in cable from these two antennas and connect it to the“ Left / Right ”
4. Check coax continuity by confirming ant icon in upper right corner of display
5. Complete test left / right and center
Vehicle –
Coupling Connection
Left / Right

11. Antenna Spacing – Vehicle Two Antenna Only
Recommended
Length 20”
Centered
Pg.16
LA Series
L-tronics L-per Manual
Left/Right
CASARA Training Manual Rev. Jan 03 Pg 143

12. Caution If Attaching Transmitting Antenna
All transmitting antennas including HF and CB
Should be separated from the DF antennas using the minimum safe distances
Switching diodes can be damaged if transmitting antennas are to close.
If damaged meter will deflect to one side only or stay centered
Can confirm watts output of the radio by checking the specs in the radio manual

13. Testing Homer
Once antennas is setup and connected to the homer then the reliability check must be completed
Set VHF Radio on proper frequency (Training) or on (Distress Freq)
Be sure vehicle is away from building and metal fences before checking
Walk around vehicle to different points and key the mike where the LL-16 operator in vehicle will confirm direction on the directional indicator to the radio operator

14. Are there any questions?

15. LL-16 DF Indicator- 4 Antenna
Following illustration will show how the LL-16 DF indicator will be display to different position in relation to the beacon.
Note bars will jump in reaction to passing vehicles , power lines , building and fence reflections.
Thin vertical center line means ELT signal center left – right.
Thin horizontal center line means ELT signal center fore – aft.
Low strength number will always be displayed even if there is no signal detected.
Strength numbers in this example may not be accurate for this illustration.

16. 555 Center Indication Left – Right
When ELT Is at Front or Rear Of Vehicle
ELT-1 L am
555

17. 455 Center Indication Left – Right
When ELT Is at Front or Rear Of Vehicle
ELT-1 L am
455

18. 500 Center Indication Fore / Aft When ELT Is Right or Left Of Vehicle
ELT-1 L am
500

19. 500 Center Indication Fore / Aft When ELT Is Right or Left Of Vehicle
ELT-1 L am
500

20. 555 Center Indication Left – Right 2 Antenna Only
When ELT Is at Front or Rear Of Vehicle
ELT-1 L am
555

21.
ELT-1 L am
455 L am

22.
ELT-1 L am
435
515

23.
ELT-1
435
527 L am

24.
ELT-1
435
533 L am

25.
ELT-1
435
524 L am

26.
ELT-1
435
455 L am

27.
ELT-1
435
505 L am

28.
ELT-1
435
578 L am

29.
ELT-1
599 L am

30.
ELT-1
605 L am

31.
ELT-1
615 L am

32.
ELT-1
600 L am

33. Are there any questions?

34. Crewmember Responsibilities
Driver - responsible for vehicle and fuel
- must drive and park responsibly
- will stay with vehicle
Navigator sit up front with driver
- Operates GPS
- Responsible for maps 1:250,000 topo and 1:500,000
- Navigation tools
- keep record of roads travel
First aid person recommended to have with crew
- responsible for backpack and first aid kit
- crew service radio-cell phone
Homer operator - responsible for setup and
- testing homer
- carry spare batteries
- should sit in back seat( Homer may be distraction for driver)

35. Vehicle Homing Protocol
Travel
-  All traffic laws must be obeyed including speed limits/seat belts/ operating cell etc
- Recommended to have CASARA Logo Displayed on vehicle.
-  4 way flashers may be used when traveling below the speed limit or moving on the shoulder of the road.
way flashers must be used when parked on the side of a road.
- Vehicles are not to travel where they may get stuck.
Vehicles are not to drive on private property without owners consent.
Airport
- Vehicles must NOT travel on airside of an airport unless;
they are escorted or have a Flashing orange light,( VISIBLE 360 Degrees)
a functioning two way aircraft radio and
have obtained permission from Air Traffic Services prior to entering airside.
An unescorted vehicle must have a person onboard with a Airside Vehicle Operators Permit and Restricted Radio Operators License.

36. Ground Search Checklist
Crew dress for outdoors including proper footwear
Orange safety vest for all personnel
Communication-
- Hand held VHF air band radio
( external antenna preferred)
- cell phone , sat phone
- 2 radios for crew communication
- contact list
- communication log and Casara Handbook
- clipboard and paper
First Aid Kit-should be in a backpack
- modified with extra latex gloves.
- Pocket mask
- splinting supplies
- copy of first aid manual
Survival Backpack
- Blankets , ground sheet, tarp, ties or ties strap
- Spare Batteries / Screwdriver
- glow sticks
- flash light, signal mirror
- fire starting aids
- water, food
- trail markers
Navigation gear
- GPS ( spare batteries)
- Compass
- Charts, ruler, protractor (pencils, pen)

37. Ready For Search Search briefing completed Casara Handbook in Vehicle?
Check list completed
Sufficient fuel in vehicle
Before leaving
Call JRCC and check for updates
Leave a list of crew with contact numbers
Should have OPS Norm time establish
LL-16 MUST BE ON when enroute to site
Homer on proper frequency
LL- 16 should be set on DF mode
L-Per in REC mode doesn’t work as it is directional to the front and left.
The needle should be kept at half scale to allow for increases or decreases in signal strength
Volume should be kept constant to allow audible indication of strength
Keep the vehicle moving to allow signal averaging. When moving the signal will be swinging, sometimes wildly, however it will favour one side or the other, that is the side the target is on.
Keep switching between fore/aft and right/left, especially if you aren’t on a straight road. This will maintain your picture of the situation.
If you have a solid indication to one side of the vehicle and you appear to be getting close, stay with fore/aft more and look for the front to back flip. When this flip happens the target is beside you, mark the map and take the next turn that will take you in the direction of the target (box the target).
Always keep sources of error in mind (we’ll deal with these a bit later), buildings, cliffs, power lines, etc.. 37

38. Tracking a Signal If signal is detected stop vehicle where safe.
Note location and obtain bearing away from vehicle and be aware of other items that may reflect signals.
Mark bearing line on map.
Then, select another location to get second bearing.
Triangulate the source of the signal.
Report to base or JRCC.
Watch for centre or change in direction.
Always look for sources of error.

39. Park vehicle at a safe location
Mark Location
Homer operator try to find center
(Note things that can interfere with signal)
Take bearing
Notify operations (Base-JRCC)
Plot best route according to bearing

40. Park vehicle at a safe location
Mark Location
Homer operator try to find center
(Note things that can interfere with signal)
Take bearing
Mark on map where second bearing crosses first bearing
Notify operations (Base-JRCC)
Plot best route to intersection
For best results try to get a third bearing

41. Closing in
Use these methods for airports or depots where multiple choices of target exist.
When you reach the building circle it about 200 ft away as open space will permit to confirm the right building.
Once inside building ask occupants if there is an ELT stored nearby or a radio shop in the building..
Select received mode because DF can become unreliable due to reflections in close space.
Homer antenna can be folded at this point.
Use signal strength meter.
Check ELT antenna on each aircraft .
Use Handheld Radio.
Tune off frequency

44. ELT Located Rescue Situation Ground
Note
JRCC are unlikely to knowingly send a CASARA ground team to a crash site as first responders.
However there may be circumstances where a CASARA ground homing team may, due to lack of valid information, be involved as First on Scene responders to a crash site.
Precautions should be followed to protect the victims and those responders approaching the crash site.

46. ELT Located Rescue Situation Ground
ON SCENE Protocol
Crew prioritizes their initial actions.
Confirm roles and responsibilities.
Contact JRCC First , then and inform Searchmaster.
Report GPS location.
Call out and identify yourself as you approach the aircraft advising that you are on your way, to stay calm and do not move.
Listen for a response.
The objective is to get Emergency Services personal to the scene as soon as possible. Call JRCC First because they would have all the players lined up to contact for the response and you can then contact 911 even just to provide additional information.

48. Are there any questions?

49. That’s All For Now
Have a pleasant drive!

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