Southeastern Asterisk Radio Networks

Dynamic Paths

Jun 21

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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?

URI Connection Guide

May 20

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The URI Connection Guide (pdf) is available. Included in the URI Connection Guide is information for connecting the URI to Maxon LMR Transceivers (SM2500, SM6000, SD170) and Icom LMR Transceivers (F121/221) . Additional radios will be added as needed.

ARMAD – Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day 24MAY08

Apr 15

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ARMAD is an annual NON – POLITICAL Amateur Radio Public Service project that stands for Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day. We work with National Military Appreciation Month during the Month of May.

We ask Amateur Radio Operators from around the world to team up during this effort to allow the people from our communities to gather at public locations such as shopping centers, parks, VA hospitals, and sporting events to express verbal positive support “LIVE” over two way radio for members of the Military, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard, Retired, Coalition Forces, First Responders, and Military Support Groups.

Many of us have friends, relatives, and neighbors that are active duty, and past members of the armed forces. ARMAD gives us the chance to support one another, and to express our thanks and appreciation to those that sacrifice and serve in the Armed Forces.

For more information about ARMAD visit http://www.armad.net/

Key Words used in Voice Operations

Mar 12

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KEY WORDS USED IN VOICE OPERATION

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 »

Digital Frontiers

Feb 23

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In the 1800s there was the frontier of West. Today we have digital frontiers to explore. The digital frontiers may not always be digital voice or data that appears within this new frontier. Read the rest of this entry »

FDMDV – Digital Voice on HF SSB

Feb 23

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FDMDV – Frequency Division Multiplex Digital Voice
Digital Audio over HF SSB

FDMDV is the latest digital voice mode on HF – it caters to high quality digital voice under poor band conditions, in only 1100Hz bandwidth!. Read the rest of this entry »

URI – USB Radio Interface

Feb 3

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This is a interface for the Asterisk app_rpt radio control.

URI – USB Radio Interface

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dBm to mW

Jan 14

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dBm to mW

What if? A short list to readiness.

Oct 16

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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.

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Oct 1

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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.

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