Emergency Communications Agenda Emergency Communications – Single Station - Spontaneous situation Equipment Resource Material Life Support Preparation Tips Emergency Communications – Communication Unit - Large scale problem and all hands on deck The various responding organizations Training Requirements and Suggestions Getting Started Assume they have not read the write up

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Preparation Tips Depends on commitment level Plan Implement – Train or Experience Review and Start Over

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Handi Talkie Two – if you can Primary / dual band Most Options Programmable Durable / Robust / Simple min features to go wrong Less battery draw

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Batteries Power Batteries: Type Nicad Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – HT Batteries #1 4.1. Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries were the standard technology for years, but today they are out of date and new laptops don't use them anymore. They are heavy and very prone to the "memory effect". When recharging a NiCd battery that has not been fully discharged, it "remembers" the old charge and continues there the next time you use it. The memory effect is caused by crystallization of the battery's substances and can permanently reduce your battery's lifetime, even make it useless. To avoid it, you should completely discharge the battery and then fully recharge it again at least once every few weeks. As this battery contains cadmium, a toxic material, it should always be recycled or disposed of properly. NiCad batteries, and to a some degree NiMH batteries, suffer from what's called the memory effect. Memory Effect means that if a battery is repeatedly only partially discharged before recharging, the battery will forget that it can further discharge. The best way to prevent this situation is to fully charge and discharge your battery on a regular basis. www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Battery-Powered/battery.html

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – HT Batteries #2 4.2. Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are the cadmium-free replacement for NiCad. They are less affected by the memory effect than NiCd and thus require less maintenance and conditioning. However, they have problems at very high or low room temperatures. And even though they use less hazardous materials (i.e., they do not contain heavy metals), they cannot be fully recycled yet. Another main difference between NiCad and NiMH is that NiMH battery offers higher energy density than NiCads. In other words, the capacity of a NiMH is approximately twice the capacity of its NiCad counterpart. What this means for you is increased run-time from the battery with no additional bulk or weight. www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Battery-Powered/battery.html

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – HT Batteries #3 4.3. Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Lithium Ion (Li-ion) are the new standard for portable power. Li-ion batteries produce the same energy as NiMH but weighs approximately 20%-35% less. They do not suffer significantly from the memory effect unlike their NiMH and Ni-Cd counterparts. Their substances are non-hazardous to the 0. Because lithium ignites very easily, they require special handling. Unfortunately, few consumer recycling programs have been established for Li-ion batteries at this point in time. www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Battery-Powered/battery.html

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Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Equipment In the vehicle VHF Radio Best is cross band – Kenwood V71 Must be comfortable with it Emails???? Signalink Computer Power Car Battery Isolator Run radio off of separate batteries Transportation Antenna Mag Mount – Spare? Pizza Pan Ground

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Equipment In the vehicle / Portable HF REALLY? Radio: All Band Yaesu 857D, ($ 750) 817/8* Icom 7100, 7000, 706 MkIIG ($ 820) Icom 7200* Why Personal Local / Long Distance Portable ops (Red Cross) Challenges Require added infrastructure

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Equipment Vehicle / Portable Antenna Depends on purpose –? Ham Stick – Vehicle mount (Single Band) NVIS / Single Band Dipole 40/80 Mast requirements Painters pole Yard Stakes Parachute Cord Tripod? Tuner? Manual / Auto Radio/Freq Compatible?

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Go Boxes Gator Cases: Ammo Boxes

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Equipment - Portable Power Battery Isolator (marine pictured) Run radio off of separate batteries Battery & Solar Deep Cycle / Marine Solare Panel (100watt, 8amp)

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Resource Material Items to Carry Contacts, including Lat and Long for family and friends Full information, including class, of all known amateur operators Full contact information for County and State officials Local repeater information including public safety Known frequencies on non-amateur radio – CB Channel 9 and 19 Maps and Compass Winlink frequencies Spare Forms 214 213 205 Others? Format of Material Hard bound binder Flash Card – requires a computer

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Maps

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Life Support Critical Items Water and food Medication and First Aid Sun Protection Identification and Cash How many days? Spare clothes and shoes Time of Year Cold vs Hot Others?

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Single Station Preparation Tips Depends on commitment level Plan Implement – Train or Experience Review and Start Over

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Established by the ARRL in 1935 ARRL signed an MOU with FEMA in 2014 with an update due soon ARES is the chosen organization for emergency communications ARES provides a majority of communications training on behalf of FEMA ARESMAT – ARES member ready, willing and able to travel to support local ARES efforts

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Established by the FCC in 1952 Allows President to order radio silence All frequencies devoted to use by the President Only registered operators may communicate when national unrest is declared Not an actual organization RACES is an group of people that: Offer their equipment and expertise to be used when national unrest is declared Certified by Local Safety Organization . . .County / City

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Organizations - Others Cal OES - Communications Reserve Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) - Military Shared Resource System (SHARES) – Little known US Government sponsored coordination for HF Federal Emergency Management Agency (FNARS) – FEMA HF network tested daily Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams (REACT) – Operators on CB, GMRS, FRS & MURS American Red Cross and Salvation Army Communications Units Local Amateur Radio Clubs like PARS

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Organizations – ICS Structure

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Sheriff’s Communication Reserve Comm Reserve is an on-demand team of communications professionals. BCSCR members set up tactical repeaters and IP infrastructure, program / keyload subscribers, maintain repeater sites and draft incident communications plans.

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Sheriff’s Communication Reserve

Emergency Communications Emergency Communications – Communications Unit Preparation Tips FEMA Training - FEMA Identification Number ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 Free On-Line and at own pace FEMA courses Formal Message Handling Get involved

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