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BruceSchafer: Updated links to stations participating log

2025-11-08T18:11:18Z

Updated links to stations participating log

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	* Print these Standard Operating Procedure or otherwise have them available even when Internet is unavailable.		* Print these Standard Operating Procedure or otherwise have them available even when Internet is unavailable.
	* Print a copy of the [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|NET Form 6]] or load it with Adobe Acrobat Reader so you can fill it in using your computer.		* Print a copy of the [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|NET Form 6]] or load it with Adobe Acrobat Reader so you can fill it in using your computer.
	* Print or otherwise have available a copy of a [~~https~~:~~//docs.google~~.~~com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8~~ Stations Participating ~~log form~~].		* Print or otherwise have available a copy of a [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]].
	* Select at least two regional subnets according to your location. See [[Map of Simplex Regions\|'''Map of Simplex Regions''']].		* Select at least two regional subnets according to your location. See [[Map of Simplex Regions\|'''Map of Simplex Regions''']].
	* Consider updating your radio’s memory channels using one of the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ 2023 Multnomah County ARES templates] if you haven’t already done so.		* Consider updating your radio’s memory channels using one of the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ 2023 Multnomah County ARES templates] if you haven’t already done so.
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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing~~ Stations Participating ~~form~~], log other stations’ readability. Using that form allows you to keep track of who you can hear and how well you can hear them. Such information can be very valuable during a deployment because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for some of the other AROs in your region.		* Using your separate [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]], log other stations’ readability. Using that form allows you to keep track of who you can hear and how well you can hear them. Such information can be very valuable during a deployment because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for some of the other AROs in your region.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

BruceSchafer: /* What to do during an exercise or deployment */ Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

2025-09-03T04:10:21Z

What to do during an exercise or deployment: Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://~~docs~~.google.com/~~document~~/d/~~1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8~~ Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability. Using that form allows you to keep track of who you can hear and how well you can hear them. Such information can be very valuable during a deployment because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for some of the other AROs in your region.		* Using your separate [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability. Using that form allows you to keep track of who you can hear and how well you can hear them. Such information can be very valuable during a deployment because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for some of the other AROs in your region.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

BruceSchafer: /* What to do during an exercise or deployment */ Added two sentences of explanation.

2025-09-03T04:05:34Z

What to do during an exercise or deployment: Added two sentences of explanation.

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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.		* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability. Using that form allows you to keep track of who you can hear and how well you can hear them. Such information can be very valuable during a deployment because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for some of the other AROs in your region.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

BruceSchafer: Reverted edits by BruceSchafer (talk) to last revision by BrianScott

2025-09-03T04:03:28Z

Reverted edits by BruceSchafer (talk) to last revision by BrianScott

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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://~~drive~~.google.com/~~file~~/d/~~1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing~~ Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability. The reason for using that form is knowing who you can hear and how well can be very valuable because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for the other AROs in your region.		* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

BruceSchafer: /* What to do during an exercise or deployment */ Added a sentence

2025-09-03T03:55:41Z

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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.		* Using your separate [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability. The reason for using that form is knowing who you can hear and how well can be very valuable because you may need to communicate with other teams in your region or provide relays for the other AROs in your region.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

BruceSchafer: Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

2025-09-01T18:16:12Z

Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

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	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://~~docs~~.google.com/~~document~~/d/~~1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8~~ Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.		* Using your separate [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.

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2025-07-03T21:31:03Z

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	** As soon as possible, wait for your subnet frequency to become quiet and then say "<Region name> <your tactical call sign> Over" and wait to be acknowledged.		** As soon as possible, wait for your subnet frequency to become quiet and then say "<Region name> <your tactical call sign> Over" and wait to be acknowledged.
	* During the exercise your team may ask you to communicate with another team or another team may contact you. See [[Communicating with Other Teams]].		* During the exercise your team may ask you to communicate with another team or another team may contact you. See [[Communicating with Other Teams]].
	* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check o		* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check out.
	----* A tactical message is one that is not a form.		----* A tactical message is one that is not a form.
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2025-05-25T23:02:49Z

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	* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.		* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.
	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]].		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]] at the beginning of the Subject field.
	** Keep track of your messages by precedence by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.		** Insert the letters "OS" and your tactical call sign at the end of the "From" field of outgoing Net Form 8s. ("OS" stands for Originating Stations.)
			** Keep track of your messages by precedence and time by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.
	** Each time you read a message to your subnet controller, mark it with the time and move it to a sent basket or equivalent.		** Each time you read a message to your subnet controller, mark it with the time and move it to a sent basket or equivalent.
	*** If you receive a reply to any of these messages later you will need to transcribe the reply in the bottom section of the Form 8 and deliver the reply to the orginal sender.		*** If you receive a reply to any of these messages later you will need to transcribe the reply in the bottom section of the Form 8 and deliver the reply to the orginal sender.
	* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.		* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.
	** ~~Deliver~~ tactical messages* or messages on NET Form 8 to your Incident Team Leader or their delegate.		** Transcribe and deliver tactical messages* or messages on NET Form 8 to your Incident Team Leader or their delegate.
	** When your subnet controller asks for message counts provide those counts by precedence. See [[Reporting Message Counts]].		** When your subnet controller asks for message counts provide those counts by precedence. See [[Reporting Message Counts]].
	** When your subnet controller asks for messages of a particular precedence provide them. See [[Voicing a NET Form 8 or its Reply]].		** When your subnet controller asks for messages of a particular precedence provide them. See [[Voicing a NET Form 8 or its Reply]].
	* During the exercise your team ~~make~~ ask you to communicate with another team or another team may contact you. See [[Communicating with Other Teams]].		* During exercises and deployments you may be faced with more messages and other business than you have time.
			** Use message precedence and your judgement to decide the order in which you complete tasks.
			** If your subnet controller hails you while you are talking with another team member use your best judgement to decide where your attention should be focused.
			** If you can't respond to a hail or request from your subnet controller right away, try to say something like "Net control, please stand by, <your tactical call sign>".
			** As soon as possible, wait for your subnet frequency to become quiet and then say "<Region name> <your tactical call sign> Over" and wait to be acknowledged.
			* During the exercise your team may ask you to communicate with another team or another team may contact you. See [[Communicating with Other Teams]].
	* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check o		* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check o
	----* A tactical message is one that is not a form.		----* A tactical message is one that is not a form.
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	* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,		* If your team gives you messages on NET Form 8 or a reply on a Form 8,
	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]].		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]].
	** Keep track your messages by precedence by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.		** Keep track of your messages by precedence by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.
			** Each time you read a message to your subnet controller, mark it with the time and move it to a "sent pile".
			*** If you receive a reply to any of these messages later you will need to transcribe the reply in the bottom section of the Form 8 and deliver the reply to the orginal sender.
	* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.		* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.
	** Deliver tactical messages or messages on NET Form 8 to your Incident Team Leader or their delegate.		** Deliver tactical messages* or messages on NET Form 8 to your Incident Team Leader or their delegate.
	** When your subnet controller asks for message counts provide those counts by precedence. See [[Reporting Message Counts]].		** When your subnet controller asks for message counts provide those counts by precedence. See [[Reporting Message Counts]].
	** When your subnet controller asks for messages of a particular precedence provide them. See [[Voicing a NET Form 8 or its Reply]].		** When your subnet controller asks for messages of a particular precedence provide them. See [[Voicing a NET Form 8 or its Reply]].
	* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check ~~out~~.		* During the exercise your team make ask you to communicate with another team or another team may contact you. See [[Communicating with Other Teams]].
			* When the subnet controller asks for check outs follow their instructions and then log that check o
			----* A tactical message is one that is not a form.
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	===What to do during an exercise or deployment===		===What to do during an exercise or deployment===

	* [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures#Checking_into_the_Resource_Net\|Check into the Resource Net]] unless you have received instructions that a Resource Net will not be used.		* [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures#Checking_into_the_Resource_Net\|Check into the Resource Net]] unless you have received instructions that a Resource Net will not be used. Use your FCC call sign during this check in.
	* Tune your radio to the frequency for your region. Use this [[Frequency Tables#VHF_Frequency_Table_-_Frequencies_in_the_2_meter_Amateur_Radio_Band\|'''VHF Frequency Table''']] using either a pre-programmed memory channel or by using VFO mode.		* Tune your radio to the frequency for your region. Use this [[Frequency Tables#VHF_Frequency_Table_-_Frequencies_in_the_2_meter_Amateur_Radio_Band\|'''VHF Frequency Table''']] using either a pre-programmed memory channel or by using VFO mode.
	* Set your transceiver’s transmit power to a power level that should allow you to be heard by your subnet controller.		* Set your transceiver’s transmit power to a power level that should allow you to be heard by your subnet controller.
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	* If you do not hear anything on the VHF frequency associated with your region after about 10 minutes, consider moving to the VHF frequency for a different region.		* If you do not hear anything on the VHF frequency associated with your region after about 10 minutes, consider moving to the VHF frequency for a different region.
	* If you hear the formal opening of the subnet log it. In any case log the name of the subnet on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|NET Form 6]].		* If you hear the formal opening of the subnet log it. In any case log the name of the subnet on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|NET Form 6]].
	* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]].		* The subnet controller will check in operators. See [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures]]. Use your tactical call sign during this check in. See [[Tactical Call Signs]].
	* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].		* Log your check in on your [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET_Form_6:_Communications_Log\|Form 6]].
	* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.		* Using your separate [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8 Stations Participating form], log other stations’ readability.
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	** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]].		** Make sure they are properly filled out and include a [[Message Precedence]].
	** Keep track of your messages by precedence by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.		** Keep track of your messages by precedence by sorting them in order of precedence and their origination times.
	** Each time you read a message to your subnet controller, mark it with the time and move it to a "sent ~~pile"~~.		** Each time you read a message to your subnet controller, mark it with the time and move it to a sent basket or equivalent.
	*** If you receive a reply to any of these messages later you will need to transcribe the reply in the bottom section of the Form 8 and deliver the reply to the orginal sender.		*** If you receive a reply to any of these messages later you will need to transcribe the reply in the bottom section of the Form 8 and deliver the reply to the orginal sender.
	* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.		* Follow the instructions of your subnet controller.