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This section steps volunteers through what to do when deployed to a fire station to support BEECNs in an emergency or during an exercise. Operations for volunteers who deploy to BEECN sites are covered in Operations at BEECN Sites.

Relevant Documents Updated
BEECN Response Framework Form 2025.01.01
Response Framework Sample
BEECN Radio Log 2019.04.09




Fire Station Operations Basics

The BEECN system is a hierarchical network of communication nodes, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The foundation of the network is the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the VHF Orange Go-Kit at the nearest fire station. Radio messages are then relayed from the fire station up to the EOC. Radio messages also come from the EOC to the BEECNs.

BEECN fire station volunteers have only one primary response objective: to pass radio traffic between BEECNs and the EOC. All other response objectives are secondary to this.

The diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network.

A basic part of the BEECN network. In this example, BEECN-19 is sending radio traffic to Fire station 02 (FS-02). However, FS-02 must also exchange radio traffic with BEECNs NE-18 and NE-20. All radio traffic at the fire station level is relayed to the EOC.



Deployment Planning: Fire Station Response Framework

PBEM recommends that each cohort of fire station volunteers collaborate on an annual process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned fire station. To aid in that process and share the plan with PBEM staff, a form is linked at the start of this article. PBEM can provide email addresses of fellow cohort members so that a volunteer can organize the process.

The Framework should be turned in annually every March 31st at minimum, though volunteers can turn them in more frequently if they wish. PBEM encourages cohorts to hold a planning session with all the other volunteers assigned to their fire station in person, virtually, or over email once a year. The planning session serves several purposes:

  • Ensures that all volunteers in a fire station cohort are on the same page and coordinating;
  • Helps volunteers revisit and review their responsibilities;
  • Ensures adequate staffing between Shifts A and B;
  • Offers space for volunteers to check in and get to know one another;
  • The completed Framework confirms to PBEM that volunteers are still managing the fire station's Orange Kit.

The Framework form is a Smartsheet survey. When the cohort talks over the different questions and completes it, the volunteer completing it can indicate to email an electronic copy. That document can then be forwarded out to the other cohort members for printing. The Framework surveying questions include:

Required? Question Explanation
Fire Station Select your assigned fire station from the drop down list.
Has this fire station been seismically retrofitted? If you are unsure and have time to, PBEM encourages volunteers to find this out from the station's Captain. Possible answers are Yes, No, Don't know.
Shift One Time Start The post-earthquake timeframe the BEECN cohort agrees to begin operations. See: Shift One.
Shift One FRS/GMRS Channel Optional. The FRS/GMRS channel BEECN volunteers will coordinate on leading up to the start of operations.
Last Inventory Year The cache should be inventoried once a year at least, and preferably carried out as a team activity so all volunteers can get acquainted with the equipment. This question helps the cohort schedule an inventory as needed.
Last Inventory Month
Shift A Roster List of BEECN volunteers who plan to deploy for Shift A from 0600 - 1400.
Shift B Roster List of BEECN volunteers who plan to deploy for Shift B from 1400 - 2200.

In addition to completing the Framework, we encourage fire station volunteers to research whether their assigned station has been seismically retrofitted if they have not already done so. They may be able to get this information from the captain at the station, or by reviewing information available on PortlandMaps.

Sharing out the fire station Response Framework

At the end of the survey is a checkbox reading "Send me a copy of my responses". The volunteer completing the survey should check the box, input their email address, and click "Submit". An electronic copy of the Framework will arrive in the volunteer's email (check spam if you do not receive it inside five minutes). They can then forward it out to other cohort members via email.

The cohort's Framework is shared automatically with PBEM when the form is submitted. The volunteer should also forward the Framework via email to the fire station that serves as their Primary Relay as an FYI. To find the email address for a fire station, click the appropriate fire station link in the Fire Station Directory.

BEECN Operational Periods and shifts

A single BEECN operational period is 24 hours and divided into three eight hour sections:

Shift A: 0600 - 1400 Shift B: 1400 - 2200 Inactive Period: 2200 - 0600


Shift One

So when should a cohort first activate their Orange Kit? The first shift of an activation is called "Shift One". PBEM does not expect to activate the BEECN system from the EOC side for 24 to 48 hours after an earthquake. The fire station cohort should activate some time around that timeframe, but the starting point on the clock should either be 0600 or 1400. Therefore, in the Response Framework, volunteers can choose when they plan to activate their Orange Kit from the following options:

  • 24 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 0600
  • 24 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 1400
  • 36 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 0600
  • 36 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 1400
  • 48 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 0600
  • 48 hours post earthquake, rounded forward to 1400

For example: let's say a cohort selects "36 hours post event rounded forward to 0600". Now suppose the earthquake hits at 0248 in the morning on March 15. That means the team should aim to have the Orange Kit deployed by 0600 on March 17.

Shift One establishes the timeline and cadence for the incident going forward at that fire station. When a cohort chooses their start time, it is recorded to a schedule kept by PBEM so that EOC staff know around when they can expect to hear from specific BEECNs. In the aftermath of an earthquake a cohort may begin their operations sooner than their Shift One time, but should avoid starting later if possible.

Shift One FRS/GMRS Channel: If fire station volunteers have access to FRS/GMRS radios, they could be used to speak amongst each other to check in before shift. If the cohort decides to take this route, they should choose an agreed FRS/GMRS channel to speak on.

Shift One for the BEECNs served by your fire station: The BEECN cohorts who use a fire station as a Primary Relay should share their Shift One start time with the fire station volunteers. That will allow fire station volunteer crews to sync their Shift One with theirs. If possible, a fire station cohort should activate at the same time as the first BEECN to activate served by that Primary Relay. PBEM can help fire station volunteers reach their served BEECN cohorts.

Operational cadence

The timing of Shift One establishes the operational cadence at the fire station that follows. Provided there are no events that interrupt BEECN operations, a response timeline at the fire station will look like this (in this example, Shift One begins at 0600:

Time Day Activity
0530 - 0600 Operational Period 1 Shift One volunteers meet at predetermined meeting point and conduct BEECN site assessment to make sure hazards are clear.
0600 - 1400 Operational Period 1 The Shift One volunteers move the cache from its secure location and set up to begin Shift A operations.
1330 - 1400 Operational Period 1 Shift B volunteers arrive to relieve Shift A. Shift A turns over message logs and other important information to Shift B.
1400 - 2130 Operational Period 1 Shift B volunteers commence operations.
2130 - 2200 Operational Period 1 Shift B volunteers wrap up operations and secure the cache. BEECN operations have concluded for the day.
2200 - 0600 Operational Period 1 No activity.
0600 - 1400 Operational Period 2 Shift A volunteers arrive for Operational Period 2. They pull the cache from its storage and begin operations.
1330 - 1400 Operational Period 2 Shift B volunteers arrive to relieve Shift A. Shift A turns over message logs and other important information to Shift B.
1400 - 2130 Operational Period 2 Shift B volunteers commence operations.
2130 - 2200 Operational Period 2 Shift B volunteers wrap up operations and secure the cache. BEECN operations have concluded for the day.
...and the cycle continues until BEECNs are de-activated by PBEM or the BEECN cohort can no longer continue.



Deployment Protocols at Fire Stations

A catastrophic earthquake will shut down communications systems such as cell phones and landlines. Therefore, BEECN volunteers must expect to self deploy without a direct request from PBEM or other government authority. Volunteers should self-deploy and follow their Response Framework if, and only if, the following conditions are met:

  1. A major earthquake has occurred in the Portland area.
  2. The volunteer and their family are not in immediate danger, and are not injured.
  3. Communication systems (such as land lines) are inoperative.

Self determination to deploy

Individual volunteers have personal discretion to deploy when the self-deployment protocols are met as described above. The decision to deploy following a disaster is a volunteer’s own, and a volunteer may never be coerced into deploying. A volunteer who chooses not to deploy will not be subject to any consequences related to his or her standing in the BEECN program.

Deployment Guiding Principles

During the course of any deployment or exercise, BEECN volunteers must ensure that all chosen actions conform to the following guiding principles:

  1. Safety is always the top priority.
  2. Always use the buddy system and always work in pairs. It takes at least two volunteers to operate at a fire station.
  3. If you see something unsafe, say so. Everyone has permission to say, “That does not seem safe” or “I do not feel safe.”
  4. If someone points out an unsafe condition at the fire station, stop operations and ask for help from PF&R personnel to correct it.

Conduct

When operating from a fire station, volunteers should act as guests on the property. Please be respectful and avoid damaging the grounds or any property at the location. If PF&R personnel are present, volunteers should follow any and all instructions given by them. Please represent PBEM professionally and respectfully.

Credentials are required in order to access to the VHF kit. Fire station staff are instructed NOT to give volunteers access unless they possess an official PBEM volunteer badge.

Except in highly unusual circumstances (i.e. potential life safety situation at the fire station, or the building has collapsed), the Go-Kit should never leave the premises of the fire station.

Personal security

  1. As indicated in the Volunteer Code of Conduct, volunteers must never carry firearms or other weapons when volunteering at a BEECN. A folding knife or knife with less than a twelve-inch blade is acceptable as a tool.
  2. If confronted by a person at any time who intends to take the equipment and/or harm the volunteers, volunteers must not engage physically or verbally. Take the handheld UHF radio if it is safe to do so, leave all other equipment and walk away, and call out for help. Do not attempt to confront any threatening person.

Media requests

It is critical that public messaging be kept consistent and only government representatives should talk with the press during an emergency. All requests from the media to speak on the record about an emergency must be relayed to PBEM for approval. Unless authorized by PBEM, BEECN volunteers may not interview with media representatives or answer media questions about the emergency.


Fire Station On-site Operational Flow

Step 1: Fire station site assessment

When volunteers arrive at their assigned fire station, they should make an assessment of the site. Not all Portland fire stations have undergone seismic retrofits, and they may not be safe places to operate.

  • Utilities: Note the status of all utilities. If you smell gas, leave the area. If you see downed wires, assume they are live.
  • Look for PF&R personnel on site. Firefighters on site have probably already conducted a safety assessment and determined whether the building is safe.
  • Try to determine if the antenna is still standing. Can you see the antenna still standing on the roof? If volunteers can confirm it has fallen down, they will not be able to broadcast.
  • Stay out of the collapse zone. The collapse zone of a building is 1.5 x building height. If the fire station is dangerous to be inside of, it is dangerous to operate near it as well.

If the fire station is not a tenable location to operate from, volunteers should attempt to recover the Orange Kit only if it is safe to do so. Volunteers should not enter a building at risk for collapse; always assume earthquake aftershocks. An ARO may be able to set up the kit at a safer nearby location and begin passing radio traffic.

Step 2: Orange Go-Kit set up and initial check ins

  1. With a minimum of two volunteers, one of whom is an ARO:
    • Amateur Radio Operator (FCC licensed): responsible for setup and operation of the amateur radio and communicating with the ECC. All amateur radio use and transmission must be in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.
    • UHF Radio Operator (no license necessary): Responsible for setup and operation of the UHF handheld radio and communicating with nearby BEECN sites.
  2. Volunteers next establish the written log of communications to and from their station using the BEECN Radio Log Form.
  3. The ARO checks in with the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Resource Net Controller on the Multnomah County Secondary Repeater MC-2, which is stored in memory channel 2 of VHF radio. Checking in with the Resource Net, the ARO gives his or her FCC call sign and waits for acknowledgement from the net control operator. Once recognized, the ARO may be asked to provide additional information such as:
    • Name
    • Location
    • Available equipment, including communications and transportation resources
    • Other information deemed necessary by the ARO or requested by net control
  4. If no contact is possible on the Multnomah County ARES Resource Net via the MC-2 repeater, AROs should attempt to make a simplex contact with the Resource Net using the output frequency of the MC-2 repeater: 147.280 MHz, which can be accomplished using MC-12 stored in memory channel 12.
  5. After checking in with the Resource Net Controller (or attempting to check in) the ARO should switch over to the BEECN simplex frequency: 144.410 MHz, which should be stored in memory channel 20.[1] The ARO will use 144.410 MHz to check in with the BEECN Tactical Net Controller sited at the ECC and provide any requested information.
  6. Once the ARO has connected with the BEECN Tactical Net Controller, the fire station volunteer operating the UHF handheld radio should power up their radio and set it to the correct channel, and ask all BEECNs to check in.
  7. The operator of the UHF handheld is responsible for regularly checking in with the BEECNs on their channel. This includes BEECNs on the channel not normally associated with the fire station (e.g. a BEECN whose operators cannot reach their Primary Relay and need assistance from their Backup Relay).

Step 3: Commence exchanging radio traffic

Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The BEECN Net Controller will contact each fire station periodically for status reports.

Exchanging Radio Traffic: Fire Stations

Prowords

VHF radio operators should use the most current radio prowords. A table is available at: Prowords for Traffic Handling (which is a more detailed table than BEECN handheld radio operators are expected to use).

Channel Assignments

For channel assignments, please go to:
Channel Assignments Used in BEECN VHF Radios

Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities

As much as possible volunteers should keep radio traffic minimal and avoid transmitting nonessential radio traffic. Members of the public will have many different purposes for relaying messages through the BEECN network. If messages compete for priority, volunteers should use the rubric below to decide which messages get relayed soonest:

PRIORITY Explanation
1 Scene Stabilization HIGHEST Equivalent to a 9-1-1 call. Radio traffic concerning major incidents that are causing/threatening to cause widespread casualties and property damage. This can include large and spreading fires, stopping hazardous material leaks, de-energizing electric lines and shutting off gas lines. This information should interrupt all other radio traffic.
2 Life Safety Equivalent to a 9-1-1 call. Radio traffic reporting injuries of imminent threat to the life of a survivor or survivors.
3 Damage Assessments and Casualty Reports Members of the public reporting significant damage to property and infrastructure, or reports of injuries and casualties.
4 Government Employee Check-in Government employees may use the BEECN system to check in with their employers via the EOC. If necessary there are “Post Earthquake Employee Check In” forms included in the loose leaf notebook in each BEECN cache.
5 Person Location This is a request from someone to help find a missing loved one. BEECN volunteers can direct people to resources but will not facilitate reunification of families, house mates or loved ones.
6 All Other Traffic LOWEST Any traffic that does not fall into the above categories. As a general rule, no traffic other than the above should go over the BEECN system. However, this rubric cannot predict all situations and PBEM expects BEECN volunteers to execute appropriate judgement whether the content of a message justifies reporting it to the EOC.

Amateur Radio Script for Fire Station ARO to Net Control

OPERATIONS SCRIPT 1: Resource Net Control to Fire Stations

During BEECN exercises and operations, please listen for and use the following script. Text in [ALL CAPITAL LETTERS] should be replaced by specific information. Other [text in square brackets] describes an action to be taken by the operator. Click "Expand" to view the script.

OPENING Good [morning/afternoon], this is [NAME], [CALLSIGN],net control for the Multnomah County ARES/Portland NET team resource net.

This is a directed net, and all stations are asked to remain on frequency until directed by net control. This net will run until approximately [TIME] today and is a coordinating hub for Portland NET radio operators deploying to fire stations for the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management BEECN [drill/operations] today.

This is only an exercise. Stations are asked to check in with their callsign spelled phonetically and their fire station number. Station wishing to check into the net please come now.

[Record each check in callsign and fire station number]

Do we have any other stations wishing to check in to this resource net?

TO TACTICAL [When all stations are checked in, call [TACTICAL NET CONTROLLER CALLSIGN] and ask if they are ready to open he Tactical Net on 144.410 Megahertz.]

All stations should now move to 144.410 Megahertz, which should be Channel 20 on your radio. Please return to this frequency at the end of the [drill/operational period] to check out.

CHECK-INS Every 10 minutes recite: This is [NAME], {CALLSIGN], net control for the Multnomah County ARES/Portland NET team drill resource net. Are there any stations wishing to check in?

When stations return from the [tactical net], tell them they are free to secure and thank them for their participation today. Record check outs and time.

CLOSING NET This is [NAME], [CALLSIGN], net control for the Multnomah County ARES/ Portland NET teams resource net. Thank you to all stations who participated in this [drill/operation] and to all other stations who stood by to give us a clear operating frequency. We also thank the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club for the use of this repeater. All stations may now secure. This net is closed at [TIME] and the frequency is now returned to normal amateur radio use. [CALLSIGN] clear.

OPERATIONS SCRIPT 2: Tactical Net Control to Fire Stations

During BEECN exercises and operations, please listen for and use the following script. This script is used when fire stations checking into the control net are moved to the tactical net. Text in [ALL CAPITAL LETTERS] should be replaced by specific information. Other [text in square brackets] describes an action to be taken by the operator. Click "Expand" to view the script.

OPENING This is [NAME], [CALLSIGN] as W7ECC, City of Portland Emergency Coordination Center establishing net control for a Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node exercise. This exercise will last until approximately [TIME] and will involve communication between the City of Portland Emergency Coordination Center and various Fire Stations located in the city of Portland. This is only an exercise.

This is a directed net, and all stations are asked to remain on frequency until excused by net control. Only stations directly involved with this training exercise are asked to check in.

Stations are asked to check in with their tactical call sign, amateur operator call signs at their location, power source and presence or absence of the BEECN UHF radio operator at their location.

Call for first fire station, e.g. “Fire station 04 (‘zero four’)?”

FS CHECK-IN Per example [FS 04:] This is Fire Station 04, [CALLSIGN]. Operating on [battery power (or 120V mains, generator or other as appropriate)]. The BEECN UHF Operator is on station and ready/the BEECN UHF operator is not on station at this time]. Fire station #, {amateur call}.

[Net Control continues for each Fire station.]

Net Control: Are there any other fire stations that haven’t checked in yet? Please check in now. [all other fire stations begin checking in]

Net Control: All stations, please monitor your UHF radio and be ready to receive check-ins from your assigned BEECNs and monitor this frequency for further instructions from net control. This is net control, W7ECC. This is an exercise.

CHECK-INS [ID Every 10 Minutes] This is W7ECC, net control for the PBEM BEECN net. This is an exercise.

[ID Every 30 Minutes] Exercise, Exercise. This is W7ECC, net control for the Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node exercise. This net will be active until approximately [TIME] and will involve communication between the City of Portland Emergency Coordination Center and various Fire Stations located in the City of Portland. Amateur operators not involved in the exercise are asked to use an alternate frequency unless they have emergency traffic. This is only an exercise. Net Control, W7ECC.

CLOSING NET [As stations secure, remind them to call net control on MC-2 and check themselves out of the resource net, and remove the batteries from UHF radios.]

This is W7ECC, Net Control station, closing the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node exercise net. After your station has secured from this tactical net please check out on the resource net on the MC-2 frequency. Thanks to all stations who participated today and to those who stood by to give us a clear operating frequency. The K7RPT repeater is owned and operated by the Amateur Radio Relay Group and permission for its use is greatly appreciated by Multnomah County ARES.

This is [CALLSIGN], signing the net clear at [TIME] local. This repeater is now returned to general amateur use.



BEECN Demobilization at Fire Stations

  1. Use the CLOSING NET scripts in the BEECN scripts.
  2. Re-pack all equipment inside the orange Pelican case. If any equipment is missing, volunteers should indicate that at the end of the log along with any explanation as to why the equipment is missing. Volunteers may then leave the log inside the orange Pelican case, for PBEM to pick up later.
  3. Volunteers should next return the Go-Kit to its storage area at the fire station and let PF&R staff at the station know that BEECN activities have ceased.



Orange Go-Kits

An Orange Go-Kit.
Video: How to set up an Orange Go-Kit

Every fire station in Portland is equipped with a VHF amateur radio called an "Orange Go-Kit" and an external antenna. This is the radio that an ARO at a fire station uses to communicate with Portland's EOC.

Each kit includes a notebook with setup and operations instructions; therefore, set up information is not covered here. A video covering kit setup is also available in this article.

Each Go-Kit fits into an orange 1550 Pelican Case (spec sheet) and includes:

Go-Kit Inventory
Image Item Image Item
VHF radio (Icom IC-2100H/IC-2200H)

User manual

J-pole roll-up VHF Antenna
Microphone BNC to SO-239 adapter (for J-pole roll-up antenna)
AC power supply (Astron SS-25M)

Spec sheet

Extension cord, 50' (qty. 2)
Coax cable, 25'
Extension cord, 100'
SO-239 female-to-female barrel adapter (for combining coax cable)
Zippered pouch (container for small items; includes pencils and pencil sharpeners)
Small screwdrivers (1 flat, 1 Phillips) AC ground adapter plug
DC power cable (links power supply to radio) AC power cable
20 amp fuse (for radio power cables) Radio operation manual
Car battery power cable (w/clips for powering radio from a car battery) Notebook with inventory, operations instructions frequency list, city map
Cigarette lighter adapter (to install the radio in a car)
Magnetic mount whip antenna
UHF handheld BEECN radio
Battery tester

Fire Station Antenna Hookup

An antenna hookup box outside a fire station, for use with the Orange Go-Kit.

Every fire station is also equipped with a hookup to the antenna installed on the fire station roof. Almost always, these hookups are in a metal box on the outside of the fire station.

APPENDIX: Fire Station BEECN Channel Guide

The following table indicates which BEECNs each fire station will communicate with and the UHF channel to use:

Fire Station FS Location BEECN Location UHF channel
1 - Old Town 55 SW Ash St. SW-22 Lincoln High School 5
2 - Parkrose 4800 NE 122nd Ave. NE-19 Parkrose High School 4
NE-20 Wilkes Park
3 - NW Pearl District 1715 NW Johnson St. NW-03 Chapman Elementary School 2
NW-04 The Fields City Park
4 - Portland State University 511 SW College St. SW-23 Portland State University 5
SW-25 Lair Hill Park
SE-35 Brooklyn Park
S-49 Elizabeth Caruthers Park
SW-50 SW Harbor Way Median
5 - Hillsdale 1505 SW DeWitt St. SW-27 Gabriel Park 1
SW-28 Ida B. Wells High School
S-29 Access Academy
6 - NW Industrial 3660 NW Front Ave. Serves as Backup Relay only
7 - Mill Park 1500 SE 122nd Ave. NE-21 Glenfair Park 2
SE-44 Ventura Park
SE-45 Mill Park
SE-46 Gilbert Heights Elementary School
SE-48 Parklane Church
8 - Kenton 7134 N Maryland Ave. N-08 Arbor Lodge Park 2
9 - Hawthorne 1706 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Serves as Backup Relay only 5
10 - Burlingame 451 SW Taylors Ferry Rd. SW-33 Riverdale High School 4
11 - Lents 5707 SE 92nd Ave. SE-41 Lents Park 2
SE-42 Flavel Park
12 - Sandy 8645 NE Sandy Blvd. Serves as Backup Relay only 3
13 - Lloyd District 926 NE Weidler St. NE-13 Irvington Elementary School 3
14 - Alberta Park 1905 NE Killingsworth St. NE-11 Woodlawn Park 3
NE-12 Alberta Park
15 - Portland Heights 1920 SW Spring St. SW-24 Ainsworth Elementary School 5
16 - Sylvan Heights 1715 SW Skyline Blvd. SW-26 Hamilton Park 1
17 - Hayden Island 848 N Tomahawk Island Dr. N-07 Jantzen Beach Mall 2
NE-10 Columbia Site Field
18 - Multnomah Village 8720 SW 30th Ave. SW-30 West Portland United Methodist Church 4
SW-31 Holly Farm Park
SW-32 Stephenson Elementary School
19 - Mount Tabor 7301 E Burnside St. NE-17 Montavilla Park 3
SE-40 Harrison Park
20 - Sellwood/Moreland 2235 SE Bybee Blvd. SE-36 Sellwood Middle School 1
SE-37 Duniway
21 - Eastbank 5 SE Madison St. SE-34 Colonel Summers Park 5
22 - St. Johns 7205 N Alta Ave. NW-01 Linnton Plywood Mill 2
N-05 St. Johns Park
24 - Overlook/Swan Island 4515 N Maryland Ave. N-09 Jefferson High School 2
25 - Woodstock 5211 SE Mall St. SE-38 Woodstock Park 3
SE-39 Clinton City Park
26 - Portsmouth/University Park 5247 N Lombard St. N-06 University of Portland Public Safety Parking Lot 2
27 - Forest Heights 3130 NW Skyline Blvd. NW-02 Forest Park Elementary School 2
28 - Hollywood 5540 NE Sandy Blvd. NE-14 All Saints School 3
NE-15 Rigler Elementary School
NE-16 Roseway Heights School
29 - Powellhurst 13310 SE Foster Rd. SE-43 Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2
SE-47 Clatsop Butte Park
30 - Gateway 13313 NE San Rafael St. NE-18 Knott City Park 4
31 - Rockwood 1927 SE 174th Ave. Serves as Backup Relay only 2

Notes and References

  1. If changing to channel 20 causes PNTC13 to appear on the radio's display, the channel is programmed with the BEECN simplex frequency. If PNTC13 doesn't appear, the ARO can use the radio's VFO mode to select 144.410 MHz. On Icom transceivers VFO mode is accessed by pressing the [V/MHz] key to select VFO mode when the transceiver is not already in VFO mode. The [V/MHz] key is the right-most key below the display. Hint: If a small M is displayed to the right of the frequency, the transceiver is in Memory mode rather than VFO mode. Once the transceiver is in VFO mode, rotate the tuning knob on the right to select 144.410. If the initial frequency is a long way from 144.410, you can save time by briefly telling the transceiver to change frequency 1 MHz at a time by tapping the [V/MHz] key. The display should change to show fewer digits. After the first three digits show “144”, tap the [V/MHz] again to return to the normal VFO tuning mode.