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* After the VCC assigns your post, they will assign an XP5 to that post and attach the XP5's number to that Parade Guide and volunteer. | * After the VCC assigns your post, they will assign an XP5 to that post and attach the XP5's number to that Parade Guide and volunteer. | ||
* When the Parade Guide receives the XP5 but ''before'' leaving the VCC, they should turn it on and test the talk function to make sure it works properly. They should report problems to the VCC personnel and receive a different device if necessary. | * When the Parade Guide receives the XP5 but ''before'' leaving the VCC, they should turn it on and test the talk function to make sure it works properly. They should report problems to the VCC personnel and receive a different device if necessary. | ||
* Next, ensure the channel is switched to the channel for | * Next, ensure the channel is switched to the channel for emergency talk. | ||
* The talk protocol will call you by your post number, NOT the number on the XP5 device. '''For example:''' let's say a Parade Guide is sent to post #P-14 and issued radio #20. If the EOC wants to reach that Parade Guide, they should expect to hear ''"P-14, this is the EOC".'' | * The talk protocol will call you by your post number, NOT the number on the XP5 device. '''For example:''' let's say a Parade Guide is sent to post #P-14 and issued radio #20. If the EOC wants to reach that Parade Guide, they should expect to hear ''"P-14, this is the EOC".'' | ||
* If a Parade Guide cannot communicate using the XP5, they should attempt to reach the VCC by texting or calling from a cell phone. | * If a Parade Guide cannot communicate using the XP5, they should attempt to reach the VCC by texting or calling from a cell phone. | ||
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Parade Guides should know how to switch between channels on the XP5. For the 2024 Rose Festival, there will be two channels: | Parade Guides should know how to switch between channels on the XP5. For the 2024 Rose Festival, there will be two channels: | ||
* '''Channel 1:''' this channel is reserved for emergency traffic (equivalent to making a 911 call). This channel is monitored by police/fire at the EOC. | * '''Channel 1:''' this channel is reserved for emergency traffic (equivalent to making a 911 call). This channel is monitored by police/fire at the EOC. Keep your radio on this channel and switch to non-emergency when necessary. | ||
* '''Channel 2:''' this channel is reserved for all non-emergency talk (e.g. requesting a bathroom break, asking a question, etc). This channel is monitored by the VCC. | * '''Channel 2:''' this channel is reserved for all non-emergency talk (e.g. requesting a bathroom break, asking a question, etc). This channel is monitored by the VCC. | ||