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LDS Emergency LDS Emergency Communications Communications
Specialists’Specialists’CourseCourse
Priesthood Leader’s Priesthood Leader’s ResponsibilityResponsibility
“Maintain means of emergency communication that will enable local Church leaders to communicate with members and other leaders during an emergency.”
Church Emergency Communication Guidelines (May 2004)
Wireless Voice Wireless Voice CommunicationsCommunications
Cell PhoneSatellite PhoneCBFRSAmateur RadioGMRS
Cell PhoneCell Phone
Shared infrastructure with Telephone (landlines)When telephones are out, cell phones usually are also
Short range (Cell tower must be relatively close)Battery life limitedCall volume overload very common in emergenciesCell phone inexpensive $“Air Time” usage can get expensive
Satellite PhoneSatellite Phone Is a telephone that utilizes satellites orbiting the Earth
Assigned a telephone number for incoming calls Requires a telephone number to dial out
Cannot be used indoors, without outside antenna Call volume overload possible in a major emergency Battery life limited Satellite phones expensive $$$ “Air Time” usage is very expensive
CBCB
Citizens Band Radios Been around for years Radio Equipment: not expensive $$ 5 watts legal limit
Range: 4-5 mile range (normally) 40 Channels
Channel 9 – for Emergencies only FCC license not required Most conversations not fit for family
consumption!
FRSFRS
Family Radio ServiceRadio Equipment: Inexpensive $Millions in use!Very low power – ½ watt
range (1-2 miles unobstructed)
14 channelsNo FCC license required
Amateur Radio (‘Hams’)Amateur Radio (‘Hams’)
FCC License and call sign required to transmit on Amateur Radio Bands
Lots of Amateur Radio FrequenciesPower: 1,500 watts on some bandsRange: worldwide on some bandsWide range of cost for equipment,
handheld radio can be relatively inexpensive $$$
Amateur Radio BandsAmateur Radio Bands(most used bands)(most used bands)
Very High Frequency (VHF) Band– Local Communication– Handheld radios very popular $$– 2 meter – most popular Ham band
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Band– Local Communication– Handheld radios very popular $$– 440 Mhz – very popular Ham band
High Frequency (HF) Band– Worldwide communication– Base station $$$$– 10, 15, 20, 40, 80 meters
Amateur Radio LicenseAmateur Radio License Technician Class
Entry level Written Exam UHF & VHF bands – local communications
General Class Written Exam HF – worldwide communications
Extra Class Written Exam All frequencies in the Amateur Radio Bands
** NO More Morse Code requirements **Written Examination ($15)
Emergency CommunicationsEmergency CommunicationsAmateur Radio in ActionAmateur Radio in Action
Hurricane Katrina - September 2005Northeast blackout - August 2003Shuttle Columbia recovery effort -
February 2003World Trade Center and Pentagon
terrorist attacks-September 2001Hurricane Floyd - September 1999Oklahoma City Bombing - April 1995
Amateur Radio Operator WTC 2001
GMRSGMRS General Mobile Radio Service Readily available Radio equipment: Not very expensive $$ Power:
5 watts max on a Handheld (Portable) Radio50 watts max on a Base (Mobile) RadioRange: 5-25 miles (Extended by Repeaters)
Channels7 shared FRS channels plus…8 GMRS Repeater channels
FCC License required: $85 for 5 yearsCovers the whole extended family
Radio BasicsRadio Basics
Repeaters Duplex vs Simplex Privacy Tones (PL) Normal Radio Etiquette Emergency Communications Etiquette GMRS Call Sign Required GMRS Net GMRS Radio (one example)
What is a Repeater?What is a Repeater?
A Repeater rebroadcasts the radio signal, thus increasing the distance you can communicate.
Duplex:Duplex: GMRS Repeaters GMRS Repeaters
CH Listen Freq Talk Freq 1 462.5500 MHz 467.5500 MHz2 462.5750 MHz 467.5750 MHz3 462.6000 MHz 467.6000 MHz4 462.6250 MHz 467.6250 MHz5 462.6500 MHz 467.6500 MHz6 462.6750 MHz 467.6750 MHz7 462.7000 MHz 467.7000 MHz8 462.7250 MHz 467.7250 MHz
Simplex: Simplex: GMRS & FRS Shared FreqGMRS & FRS Shared Freq
Channels Listen Freq & Talk Freq
FRS-1 462.5625 MHz National SOS ChannelFRS-2 462.5875 MHzFRS-3 462.6125 MHzFRS-4 462.6375 MHzFRS-5 462.6625 MHzFRS-6 462.6875 MHzFRS-7 462.7125 MHz
(GMRS 5 Watts Allowed )
Privacy TonesPrivacy Tones
Privacy Tones (also called: Privacy Codes, PL, CTCSS or Tone Squelch)
Like an Electronic FilterYou do not hear themBut they can still hear you
Privacy TonesPrivacy Tones
Repeater (Duplex) Standardized for LV Valley
PT: 141.3 Hz on Talk Freq
(Required for Repeaters to Hear You!)
PT: 141.3 Hz on Listen Freq (Filters out others talking)
FRS Shared Channels (Simplex)
No Privacy Tones – Recommended
GMRS Repeater Channel #6GMRS Repeater Channel #6
– National Calling Frequency– REACT (LVMPD Volunteer Org)
Monitoring Dispatch REACT personnel
– Not for normal chit-chat– Move to another GMRS Repeater
Frequency
GMRS Repeater Channel #3GMRS Repeater Channel #3
– Located at LV Bishop’s Storehouse– Can be used for daily radio traffic– During an emergency, for
communications between Local Stakes Local Bishop’s Storehouse
GMRS RepeatersGMRS Repeaters
GMRS repeaters are private property– GMRS frequencies are shared
frequencies, but repeaters are not – Use of repeaters is with owners’
permission
GMRS Communications GMRS Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Listen before you transmit.
Make sure you aren’t interrupting a conversation.
GMRS Communications GMRS Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Do not use the radio to advertise the sale of goods
or services.
GMRS Communications GMRS Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Use lowest power needed to communicate–FRS (1/2 watt)–GMRS simplex–GMRS repeater
GMRS Communications GMRS Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Do not use obscene, indecent, or profane words, language,
or meaning.
Emergency Communications Emergency Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Good News - You’ll be heard by anyone monitoring the radio frequency! This increases your chances of getting the help you need.
Bad News - You’ll be heard by anyone monitoring the radio frequency! No radio communication is truly private, so don’t broadcast sensitive information.
Emergency Communications Emergency Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
Use plain language.
Although you may know the meanings of all the “10 codes” and other radio jargon, the folks you’re trying to talk to may not, or they may know a different meaning altogether.
Emergency Communications Emergency Communications EtiquetteEtiquette
If you must interrupt for a bona fide emergency, say “Break for a medical emergency” or other appropriate language. The other parties should yield the frequency to you or attempt to assist you.
GMRS Call Sign RequirementGMRS Call Sign Requirement
GMRS requires FCC Call SignEvery GMRS station must transmit a
station identification:
(1) Following the transmission of communications or a series of communications; and
(2) Every 15 minutes during a long transmission.
(FCC code Part 95.119)
GMRS NetGMRS Net
Every Monday night Check-ins start around 7:15 pmCurrently on GMRS Repeater CH #7
(462.7000 MHz with a PT 141.3 Hz)Great time to test your radio equipment
on the GMRS repeatersGet to know other GMRS operators
– Some are with Volunteer Organizations– Some are Amateur Radio operators
GMRS Radio EquipmentGMRS Radio Equipment
ICOM IC-F21GM Radio– 16 channels
8 GMRS Repeater Channels 7 GMRS / FRS shared channels Channel 16 – Scan all Channels
– $130 at Amateur Electronics Supply (647-3114)– Optional:
Extra AA Battery Pack (Strongly Recommended) Lithium-ion Battery Pack Headset with Microphone
Emergency Communications Emergency Communications Amateur Radio OrganizationsAmateur Radio Organizations
Amateur Radio Emergency Services (A.R.E.S.)
Skywarn (National Weather Service)
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (R.A.C.E.S.)
Em Communications TrainingEm Communications Training
Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course
Level 1 Certification
ITU Phonetic AlphabetGo KitsICS Command OrganizationMessage Handling Various Digital Methods of Radio
Communications
Emergency Communications ChannelsEmergency Communications ChannelsOutsideBuildingSecurity
Search Party
(GMRS / FRS Radios)
Ward CommunicationsSpecialist
Ward CommunicationsSpecialist
Stake Communications Specialist
Local Bishop’s StorehouseCommunications Specialist
Regional Bishop’s StorehouseCommunications Specialist
Church HQ EmergencyCommunications Specialist
Cultural HallSecurity
OutsideBuildingSecurity
Search PartyCultural Hall
Security
(GMRS & Amateur Radio UHF/VHF Radios)
(GMRS & Amateur Radio UHF/VHF Radios)
(Amateur Radio HF Radios)
Hurricane Katrina & RitaHurricane Katrina & Rita
Response Amateur Radio (UHF/VHF) local communications Amateur Radio (HF) regional communications Communication Centers
Lessons Learned Satellite Phones (limitations) Amateur Radio workhorse
Remember . . .Remember . . .
It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.-- Howard Ruff --
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