NET Communications Protocols - Revision history

BruceSchafer: Added link

2025-08-03T19:50:57Z

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	# Mobile phone system disruption		# Mobile phone system disruption
	#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.		#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.
	#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment)]], teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in ~~YYYY~~.		#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment)]], teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in [[Communications to the EOC via Amateur Radio]].
	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM EOC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM EOC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.

BruceSchafer: Replaced ECC with EOC

2024-10-21T01:25:34Z

Replaced ECC with EOC

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	# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very crowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommended. See [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.		# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very crowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommended. See [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.

	b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency ~~Coordination~~ Center (~~ECC~~):		b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Operationrs Center (EOC):

	# Mobile phone communication available:		# Mobile phone communication available:
	#* Team Leaders should check in with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency ~~Coordination~~ Center (~~ECC~~) via mobile phone as detailed in the deployment authorization message. To keep lines of communication open, teams and Team Leaders should avoid contacting the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (~~ECC~~) unless specifically requested in the deployment authorization message		#* Team Leaders should check in with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) via mobile phone as detailed in the deployment authorization message. To keep lines of communication open, teams and Team Leaders should avoid contacting the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (EOC) unless specifically requested in the deployment authorization message
	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (~~ECC~~) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (EOC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.
	# Mobile phone system disruption		# Mobile phone system disruption
	#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.		#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.
	#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment)]], teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency ~~Coordination~~ Center (~~ECC~~) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.		#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment)]], teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.
	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ~~ECC~~ via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM EOC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.

BruceSchafer: Fixed link

2023-12-02T05:25:41Z

Fixed link

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	# Mobile phone system disruption		# Mobile phone system disruption
	#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.		#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.
	#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self ~~Deployment~~\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment]]), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.		#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment)]], teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.
	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ECC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ECC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.

BruceSchafer: Added links

2023-12-02T05:23:17Z

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	# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.		# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.
	# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very ~~c7rowded~~ during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommended. See [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.		# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very crowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommended. See [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.

	b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):		b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):
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	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.
	# Mobile phone system disruption		# Mobile phone system disruption
	#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (~~800.20~~) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.		#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (See [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.
	#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see ~~section 800.25 -~~ Activation Protocols: Self Deployment), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.		#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see [[Activation Protocols: Self Deployment\|Activation Protocols: Self-Deployment]]), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.
	#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ECC via Amateur Radio. ~~See ZZZZ.~~ Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ECC via the team's Amateur Radio Operator. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.

BruceSchafer: Improved link

2023-12-02T03:02:08Z

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	# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.		# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.
	# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very c7rowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is ~~recommend~~ See [[Frequency Tables\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.		# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very c7rowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommended. See [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.

	b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):		b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):

BruceSchafer: Added reference to table providing UHF frequencies for teams that choose to use amateur radio for intra-team communication

2023-12-02T02:59:46Z

Added reference to table providing UHF frequencies for teams that choose to use amateur radio for intra-team communication

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	# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.		# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.
	# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. See ~~XXXX~~ for the ~~band plan with city and county designated frequencies~~.		# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. As the 2-meter VHF band will be very c7rowded during a major disaster, use of the 70-cm UHF band is recommend See [[Frequency Tables\|UHF Frequency Table]] for UHF frequencies that should be available to NET teams based on the channel number they have chosen for FRS/GMRS communication.

	b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):		b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):

BruceSchafer: Reformatted

2023-12-02T02:33:59Z

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	a. Team support communications: If feasible, PBEM recommends that teams use a personal mobile radio system as their primary means to communicate between team Members and team leaders.That radio system may be Family Radio Service (FRS), or General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).		a. Team support communications: If feasible, PBEM recommends that teams use a personal mobile radio system as their primary means to communicate between team Members and team leaders.That radio system may be Family Radio Service (FRS), or General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).

	~~1. As~~ a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.		# As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.
			# Teams can use amateur radio for team support communications if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team-support communications should not interfere with city and county-level amateur radio communications. See XXXX for the band plan with city and county designated frequencies.
	~~2. Teams~~ can use amateur radio for team support ~~comms~~ if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team support ~~comms~~ should not interfere with city and county-level amateur

	radio communications. See ~~Section 900.35~~ for the band plan with city and county designated frequencies.

	b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):		b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):

	~~1. Mobile~~ phone communication available:		# Mobile phone communication available:
			#* Team Leaders should check in with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone as detailed in the deployment authorization message. To keep lines of communication open, teams and Team Leaders should avoid contacting the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) unless specifically requested in the deployment authorization message
	~~I. Team~~ Leaders should check in with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone as detailed in the deployment authorization message. To keep lines of communication open, teams and Team Leaders should avoid contacting the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) unless specifically requested in the deployment authorization message.		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.
			# Mobile phone system disruption
	~~II. Any~~ team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.		#* In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (800.20) and proceed with operations as indicated in their Team Operations Plan.
			#* If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see section 800.25 - Activation Protocols: Self Deployment), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in YYYY.
	~~2. Mobile~~ phone system disruption		#* Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or route a message to PBEM ECC via Amateur Radio. See ZZZZ. Flag a public safety responder as soon as possible.

	~~I. In~~ the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (800.20) and proceed with operations as indicated in

	their Team Operations Plan.

	~~II. If~~ no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see section 800.25 - Activation Protocols: Self Deployment), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in ~~900.40~~.

	~~III. Any~~ team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or ~~the life safety frequency~~ via Amateur Radio (See ~~section 900.35 for the life safety frequency)~~. Flag a public safety responder as ~~quickly~~ as possible.

BruceSchafer: Added initial content from NET Guidelines Section 900

2023-12-02T02:22:27Z

Added initial content from NET Guidelines Section 900

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a. Team support communications: If feasible, PBEM recommends that teams use a personal mobile radio system as their primary means to communicate between team Members and team leaders.That radio system may be Family Radio Service (FRS), or General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).

1. As a backup, or if Members do not have access to personal radios, Members should use cell phones to communicate between Members. If cell phones are the primary means for team Members to communicate, the team should develop protocols that consider cell phone service may not be available immediately following a disaster.

2. Teams can use amateur radio for team support comms if they wish. However, teams using amateur radios for team support comms should not interfere with city and county-level amateur

radio communications. See Section 900.35 for the band plan with city and county designated frequencies.

b. Communications with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC):

1. Mobile phone communication available:

I. Team Leaders should check in with the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone as detailed in the deployment authorization message. To keep lines of communication open, teams and Team Leaders should avoid contacting the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) unless specifically requested in the deployment authorization message.

II. Any team that encounters a threat to life safety or property should immediately call 911. Only after speaking with a 911 operator should you contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via mobile phone to notify them of the circumstances of the 911 call.

2. Mobile phone system disruption

I. In the event of a mobile phone disruption, teams should rely on information provided in the deployment authorization message (800.20) and proceed with operations as indicated in

their Team Operations Plan.

II. If no deployment authorization message is available, and all conditions for self deployment have been met (see section 800.25 - Activation Protocols: Self Deployment), teams may self deploy and then attempt to contact the PBEM NET Coordinator or Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) via VHF Amateur Radio following the procedure described in 900.40.

III. Any team that encounters a threat to life, safety or property should immediately call 9-1-1 or the life safety frequency via Amateur Radio (See section 900.35 for the life safety frequency). Flag a public safety responder as quickly as possible.