Jun 12
Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day – ARMAD 2011 will be held on 28 May 2011 (the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend).
The purpose for having Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day is to give a shout out in support of those serving on the Front Line as First Responders and Military Personnel. As well as those that have served and families that have given their all in support of Freedom around the World.
May 3
Do you know what 711 TRS is?
711 is the nationwide telephone number for accessing Telephone Relay Service (TRS). TRS permits persons with a hearing or speech disability to use the telephone system via a text telephone (TTY) or other device to call persons with or without such disabilities.
Making TRS Calls
Apr 12
It’s time again for Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day (ARMAD) on 23 May 2009, here in Madison/Huntsville, AL. We will be setting up at a new site this year. When more information come available we will announce the site location.
The Asterisk Amateur Radio Network will be join with the Drake State Technical College Amateur Radio Club promoting the use of amateur radio along with giving thanks and appreciation to our men and women who have served and who are serving now in the Arm Forces. This will be a great day for all to come out and support the troops on a job that continues to be at the fore front of our mission for the country and the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 12
ALERTradio ERC | Operations web site is operational.
Dec 9
The Digital Analog Radio Network is near.
DARN defined as to mend by weaving thread across a gap that is what is being done. Those that want to see flexibility will go with the DARN approach, as a improvement while there will be others that find it to be just annoyance. DARN definitely fits the new Digital Analog Radio Networks.
Sometimes logic can indeed be simple (send in most potentially linkable exchange).
Jun 21
Just like other living things there are good and bad times for dynamic paths that are taken.
One can opt to be static yet knowing dynamic paths will move you.
What does this mean to those that work in the area of emergency response?
Be flexible with the methods that are used, yet maintain the basic standards that allow a incident operation to be conducted safely. Standards which remain static can be used as a basis for operation integrity and also represent a road map to a successful mission.
Standard Operation Procedures provide the static portion for operational planning yet they should also be dynamic so that when new methods are presented they can be placed into the Standard Operation Procedures as soon as possible.
Every situation, every incident is different, thus the need for being dynamic in operational style. At times incidents will take place that are not amongst the normal operational situations. This indeed is one of the times that we need to be dynamic in readiness and response.
Flexibility is a key ingredient to readiness and the “all hazard” approach to emergency response and planning.
As a organization which path are you opting for: static or dynamic flexibility?
The following words should be used by all voice operators during an emergency or exercise. Note that all use of jargon or “Q” signals is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All voice communication must be done in plain language ONLY. Please observe the following key words. Typically, most communicators use these words every day however, if you are not in the habit of using them then please be mindful of them when using voice during an event or incident operation. Read the rest of this entry »
What if? That is the question often asked as a starting point to preparedness. Ask yourself, what if we loose all electricity, a tower site, Telco, microwave or network infrastructure, our ability to recharge radio batteries? What if we have a lack of fuel for our back up generators and emergency response vehicles or a lack of basic life supporting essentials? While this is an extremely short list, answering such questions before an emergency is a proven way to ensure our success during an emergency.
While most emergency situations are handled locally, when there’s a major incident help may be needed from other jurisdictions, the state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. NIMS benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management.
Emergency Operations – Regulations regarding radio communications.
A station in, or within 50 nautical miles of Alaska may transmit emissions J3E and R3E on the channel at 5.1675 MHz (assigned frequency 5.1689 MHz) for emergency communications. The channel must be shared with stations licensed in the Alaska-Private Fixed Service. The transmitter power must not exceed 150 W PEP. A station in, or within 92.6 km of, Alaska may transmit communications for tests and training drills necessary to ensure the establishment, operation, and maintenance of emergency communication systems.
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