Communications to the EOC via Amateur Radio - Revision history

BruceSchafer: Added a few words

2025-08-03T19:43:03Z

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	* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.		* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
	* Second, the ARO must have a means to communicate with a regional subnet control operator who is in touch with the EOC radio room. See [[ARO Standard Operating Procedures]].		* Second, the ARO must have a means to communicate with a regional subnet control operator who is in touch with the EOC radio room. See [[ARO Standard Operating Procedures]].
	* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the EOC.		* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the EOC via a regional subnet.

	Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. The common solutions are listed below from most common to least common.		Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. The common solutions are listed below from most common to least common.

BruceSchafer: Added clarification and link.

2025-08-03T19:40:50Z

Added clarification and link.

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	* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.		* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
	* Second, the ARO must have a means to a subnet control who is in touch with the EOC radio room.		* Second, the ARO must have a means to communicate with a regional subnet control operator who is in touch with the EOC radio room. See [[ARO Standard Operating Procedures]].
	* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the EOC.		* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the EOC.

BruceSchafer: Replaced ECC with EOC

2024-10-21T01:22:49Z

Replaced ECC with EOC

BruceSchafer: BruceSchafer moved page Communications to the ECC via Amateur Radio to Communications to the EOC via Amateur Radio

2024-10-21T01:19:24Z

BruceSchafer moved page Communications to the ECC via Amateur Radio to Communications to the EOC via Amateur Radio

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BruceSchafer: Updated subsection to match current practice.

2023-12-17T05:30:45Z

Updated subsection to match current practice.

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	b. The ARO checks in with the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Resource Net Controller on the Resource Net MC-2. Checking in with MC-2, the ARO gives his or her FCC call sign and frequency, and waits for acknowledgement from the net control operator. Once recognized, the ARO then provides ~~the following information:~~		b. The ARO checks in with the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Resource Net Controller on the Resource Net MC-2. Checking in with MC-2, the ARO gives his or her FCC call sign and frequency, and waits for acknowledgement from the net control operator. Once recognized, the ARO then provides their name and any other information requested by the net control operator.
	* Name
	* FCC Call Sign		c.The ARO then declares that she or he already has an assignment (which is to support the NET).
	* Any other information ~~deemed necessary~~ by the ~~ARO or requested by~~ net control
	c. The ARO then declares that she or he already has an assignment (which is to support the NET) ~~and is switching to the PBEM tactical net~~.		d. If no contact is possible on the Multnomah County ARES Resource Net (MC-2), AROs should attempt to make contact with a Multnomah County ARES Net Controller via Multnomah Resource Net
	d. If no contact is possible on the Multnomah County ARES Resource Net (MC-2), AROs should attempt to make contact with a Multnomah County ARES Net Controller via Multnomah Resource Net
	Simplex (MC-12).		Simplex (MC-12).
	e. ~~After checking in with the~~ Resource Net ~~Controller (~~or ~~attempting~~ to ~~check in)~~ the ~~ARO switches over to~~ the ~~tactical net reserved for PBEM at MC 8, followed by MC 9 if there is no answer at MC 8. The ARO~~ will check in with ~~the PBEM Tactical Net Controller, sited at the ECC, and repeat the same information given for the Multnomah County Resource Net check in~~.
	f. Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The ~~NET Tactical Net Controller will contact each team periodically~~ for ~~status~~ reports ~~and issue deployment authorization messages or assignments as necessary. AROs should use~~ the NET ~~Tactical Net also to request resources and information.~~ AROs ~~will handle life threat radio traffic on a different tactical net: MC-6~~. ~~This~~ ~~s the only circumstance under which an ARO should communicate~~ NET ~~activities on a frequency other than~~ the ~~NET Tactical Net unless directed differently by~~ the ~~Net Controller~~.		e. The Resource Net controller or another operator will then provide information about regional subnets and any recent changes to those subnets frequencies. When the subnet controller releases the NET AROs each of them will change to their regional subnet frequency and check in with that subnet.

			f. Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The ECC radio room may route informational bulletins or request for situation reports to the NET AROs via their regional subnets. The NET AROs may route situation reports and requests to the ECC or replies to previous messages from the ECC.

BruceSchafer: Added new subsection based on NET Guidelines Section 900

2023-12-17T05:21:40Z

Added new subsection based on NET Guidelines Section 900

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			b. The ARO checks in with the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Resource Net Controller on the Resource Net MC-2. Checking in with MC-2, the ARO gives his or her FCC call sign and frequency, and waits for acknowledgement from the net control operator. Once recognized, the ARO then provides the following information:
			* Name
			* FCC Call Sign
			* Any other information deemed necessary by the ARO or requested by net control
			c. The ARO then declares that she or he already has an assignment (which is to support the NET) and is switching to the PBEM tactical net.
			d. If no contact is possible on the Multnomah County ARES Resource Net (MC-2), AROs should attempt to make contact with a Multnomah County ARES Net Controller via Multnomah Resource Net
			Simplex (MC-12).
			e. After checking in with the Resource Net Controller (or attempting to check in) the ARO switches over to the tactical net reserved for PBEM at MC 8, followed by MC 9 if there is no answer at MC 8. The ARO will check in with the PBEM Tactical Net Controller, sited at the ECC, and repeat the same information given for the Multnomah County Resource Net check in.
			f. Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The NET Tactical Net Controller will contact each team periodically for status reports and issue deployment authorization messages or assignments as necessary. AROs should use the NET Tactical Net also to request resources and information. AROs will handle life threat radio traffic on a different tactical net: MC-6. This s the only circumstance under which an ARO should communicate NET activities on a frequency other than the NET Tactical Net unless directed differently by the Net Controller.

BruceSchafer: Updated descriptions to match current practice.

2023-12-17T05:15:52Z

Updated descriptions to match current practice.

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	* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.		* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
	* Second, the ARO must have a means to ~~contact~~ the ECC.		* Second, the ARO must have a means to a subnet control who is in touch with the ECC radio room.
	* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ECC.		* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ECC.

	Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. ~~Examples:~~		Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. The common solutions are listed below from most common to least common.

	1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the portable ~~HAM~~ equipment (see “Staging Area” in figure below).		1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the handheld or portable radio equipment (see “Staging Area” in figure below).

	2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ECC with the radio equipment located in their home (see “Home” in figure below).		2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ECC with the radio equipment located in their home (see “Home” in figure below).
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	3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ECC from the fire station (see “Fire Station” in figure below).		3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ECC from the fire station (see “Fire Station” in figure below).

	Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that ~~messages can be relayed from~~ the ~~NET~~ to the ~~ECC~~.		Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio).

			In all of the above cases the ARO will normally communicate with the ECC via a regional subnet controller. The subnet controllers have radio equipment and a communication path that allows them to use simplex communication with the ECC Radio Room without the use of a repeater. In many cases the subnet controller will use Winlink digital communication to increase the speed and accuracy of communication with the Radio Room..

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2023-12-17T04:42:02Z

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	Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that messages can be relayed from the NET to the ECC.		Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that messages can be relayed from the NET to the ECC.

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BruceSchafer: Added graphic and updated references to figure

2023-12-17T04:10:30Z

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	a. In the event mobile phone service is disrupted, NET AROs can attempt to communicate with the ECC via the VHF Amateur Radio system. Optimally, every team will have an Amateur Radio Operator and a backup operator in case the primary ARO is not available.In an emergency deployment, an ARO using VHF radio must accomplish three goals:		a. In the event mobile phone service is disrupted, NET AROs can attempt to communicate with the ECC via the VHF Amateur Radio system. Optimally, every team will have an Amateur Radio Operator and a backup operator in case the primary ARO is not available.In an emergency deployment, an ARO using VHF radio must accomplish three goals:

	* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.		* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
	* Second, the ARO must have a means to contact the ECC.		* Second, the ARO must have a means to contact the ECC.
	* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ECC.		* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ECC.

	Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. Examples:		Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. Examples:

	1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the portable HAM equipment (see ~~Figure~~ below~~, “Neighborhood A”~~).		1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the portable HAM equipment (see “Staging Area” in figure below).

	2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ECC with the radio equipment located in their home (see ~~Figure~~ below~~, “Neighborhood B”~~).		2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ECC with the radio equipment located in their home (see “Home” in figure below).

	3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ECC from the fire station (see ~~Figure~~ below~~, “Neighborhood C”~~).		3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ECC from the fire station (see “Fire Station” in figure below).

	Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that messages can be relayed from the NET to the ECC.		Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that messages can be relayed from the NET to the ECC.

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BruceSchafer: Added initial content from NET Guidelines Section 900

2023-12-17T03:12:11Z

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a. In the event mobile phone service is disrupted, NET AROs can attempt to communicate with the ECC via the VHF Amateur Radio system. Optimally, every team will have an Amateur Radio Operator and a backup operator in case the primary ARO is not available.In an emergency deployment, an ARO using VHF radio must accomplish three goals:

* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
* Second, the ARO must have a means to contact the ECC.
* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ECC.

Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. Examples:

1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the portable HAM equipment (see Figure below, “Neighborhood A”).

2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ECC with the radio equipment located in their home (see Figure below, “Neighborhood B”).

3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ECC from the fire station (see Figure below, “Neighborhood C”).

Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio) so that messages can be relayed from the NET to the ECC.

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	a. In the event mobile phone service is disrupted, NET AROs can attempt to communicate with the ~~ECC~~ via the VHF Amateur Radio system. Optimally, every team will have an Amateur Radio Operator and a backup operator in case the primary ARO is not available.In an emergency deployment, an ARO using VHF radio must accomplish three goals:		a. In the event mobile phone service is disrupted, NET AROs can attempt to communicate with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) via the VHF Amateur Radio system. Optimally, every team will have an Amateur Radio Operator and a backup operator in case the primary ARO is not available.In an emergency deployment, an ARO using VHF radio must accomplish three goals:

	* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.		* First, the ARO must be able to communicate with the Incident Team Leader. The first assignment of every NET ARO is to support the Incident Team Leader and take direction from that person.
	* Second, the ARO must have a means to a subnet control who is in touch with the ~~ECC~~ radio room.		* Second, the ARO must have a means to a subnet control who is in touch with the EOC radio room.
	* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the ~~ECC~~.		* Third, the ARO must be prepared to relay messages between the Incident Team Leader and the EOC.

	Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. The common solutions are listed below from most common to least common.		Team Leaders and AROs should work out ahead of time how to accomplish these three goals, to prepare an approach that best suits resources available to the NET, and to include that information in the NET’s Operation Plan. The common solutions are listed below from most common to least common.
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	1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the handheld or portable radio equipment (see “Staging Area” in figure below).		1. In the event of a disaster, the NET ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area with a portable radio and works face to face with the Incident Team Leader, and relays messages with the handheld or portable radio equipment (see “Staging Area” in figure below).

	2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the ~~ECC~~ with the radio equipment located in their home (see “Home” in figure below).		2. An ARO has radio equipment at home that is more powerful than any portable amateur radio. Therefore, the ARO plans to shelter in place during a disaster if safe to do so, use FRS/GMRS to communicate with the Incident Team Leader, and relay messages to the EOC with the radio equipment located in their home (see “Home” in figure below).

	3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the ~~ECC~~ from the fire station (see “Fire Station” in figure below).		3. In another scenario, the NET ARO deploys to the nearest fire station to use the Fire Station Orange Go-Kit and antenna located there. The ARO reaches the Incident Team Leader via handheld GMRS and relays messages between the NET Staging Area and the EOC from the fire station (see “Fire Station” in figure below).

	Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio).		Whether an ARO deploys to the NET Staging Area, remains at home with radio equipment, or deploys to the nearest fire station to use the radio kit available is a decision that the ARO and TL must consider in operations planning. Any option that works best for the team is appropriate, so long as the ARO and the TL are in communication with each other (e.g. by FRS radio).

	In all of the above cases the ARO will normally communicate with the ~~ECC~~ via a regional subnet controller. The subnet controllers have radio equipment and a communication path that allows them to use simplex communication with the ~~ECC~~ Radio Room without the use of a repeater. In many cases the subnet controller will use Winlink digital communication to increase the speed and accuracy of communication with the Radio Room..		In all of the above cases the ARO will normally communicate with the EOC via a regional subnet controller. The subnet controllers have radio equipment and a communication path that allows them to use simplex communication with the EOC Radio Room without the use of a repeater. In many cases the subnet controller will use Winlink digital communication to increase the speed and accuracy of communication with the Radio Room..

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	e. The Resource Net controller or another operator will then provide information about regional subnets and any recent changes to those subnets frequencies. When the subnet controller releases the NET AROs each of them will change to their regional subnet frequency and check in with that subnet.		e. The Resource Net controller or another operator will then provide information about regional subnets and any recent changes to those subnets frequencies. When the subnet controller releases the NET AROs each of them will change to their regional subnet frequency and check in with that subnet.

	f. Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The ~~ECC~~ radio room may route informational bulletins or request for situation reports to the NET AROs via their regional subnets. The NET AROs may route situation reports and requests to the ~~ECC~~ or replies to previous messages from the ~~ECC~~.		f. Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The EOC radio room may route informational bulletins or request for situation reports to the NET AROs via their regional subnets. The NET AROs may route situation reports and requests to the EOC or replies to previous messages from the EOC.