1. GAREC 2007 SATERN Presentation
Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference (GAREC)
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ORIGINS
Began by Carl Lindstrom, W9JSF, over 40 years ago as SAROF– Salvationist Amateur Radio Operators Fellowship
Later, SAROF became Salvation Army Radio Operators Fellowship
First SATERN Net in June, 1988, following the SAROF Net.
Began as a Regional 40 Meter net based in Chicago, IL
Evolved into a national and international net on 20 meters
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PURPOSE
Health & Welfare – both outbound and inbound
Katrina: SATERN delivered 25,000 of the 50,000+ H&W Inquiries received.
Tactical Communications Support.
International
National
Territorial (Regional)
Divisional (State[s])
Corps (Local)
Richard Carey, KB8OTZ (Left)
Mark Griggs, KB8YMN, (Right)
in the EDS Director’s office at Divisional HQ for the Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi Division coordinating Hurricane Katrina response communications.
Technical Support
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COMMUNICATIONS FOR . . .
DISASTERS
EMERGENCIES
EXERCISES
SPECIAL EVENTS
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THE 21rst CENTURY . . .
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SATERN OPERATIONS
SATERN becoming well known nationally and internationally
within The Salvation Army.
by other emergency communications and disaster relief groups.
Need to improve our recognition internally.
within many of our Divisional offices.
within local The Salvation Army Corps
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7. Bill Feist – ALM EDS Director During Training Session
Salvation Army National Disaster Training Program (NDTP)
Incident Command System
Introduction to Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
Other courses – including SATERN?
Basic NIMS Courses
NIMS 700
ICS 100
Bill Feist – ALM EDS Director During Training Session
ARRL EmComm Courses
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8. INCREASED CAPABILITIES
PRIMARY TASKS
Transportation
Mobile Office
Mobile Command Post
First Response Service
Divisional EDS Command Vehicle
Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi Division
Divisional / Twin Cities Area Command EDS Command Vehicle
Northern Division (Minnesota & North Dakota)
Divisional EDS Command Vehicle Capabilities
SA UHF Business Band
HF Amateur Radio
Hands Free Cell Phone
VHF / UHF Amateur Radio
Satellite Phone
D-STAR – VHF / UHF / 1.2 GHz
GPS Capabilities
WinLink 2000 / D-Chat, etc.
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9. INCREASED CAPABILITIES
16’ Communications Trailer
2001 Suburban Tow & Assessment Vehicle
PRIMARY TASKS
PRIMARY TASKS
Supports Primary CP
Tow Vehicle
Satellite Internet
Mobile Assessment
VoIP Phone System
Mobile IT Support
Other Communications
Deploy Satellite Go-Kit
Territorial Communications Trailer Capabilities
Satellite Internet & WiFi
HF Amateur Radio
VoIP Phone System
VHF / UHF Amateur Radio
Satellite Phone
D-STAR – VHF / UHF / 1.2 GHz
SA Business Band
WinLink 2000 / D-Chat, etc.
ACU-1000 Communications InterPatch
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10. INCREASED CAPABILITIES Satellite Fly-Away Kit
Territorial Satellite Fly-Away Kit
Satellite Internet & WiFi
VoIP Phone System
Primary Tasks
Support multiple sites / disasters
Satellite Fly-Away Kit
Provide Satellite Internet WiFi System
VoIP for staff and victim H&W calls
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NATIONAL/STATE/
LOCAL
FEDERAL/STATE/
LOCAL
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Global Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference (GAREC)
GAREC 2007 SATERN Presentation