Radio Communication Procedures

General Radio Operator (GRO) Procedures for using FRS/GMRS Radios

• GRO Task List
• Guidelines for Using FRS and GMRS Radios
• Training slides
• Exercise 1 Script
• Exercise 2 Script
• Sample NET Form 8 used with Exercise 2
• Map of FRS/GMRS channels used by NET Teams [Note the 'Ch. #' filter buttons above the map.]
• Communicating between teams
• How to Create a NET Radio Map (one-page summary)
• FRS/GMRS Radio Mapping Guide (step-by-step guidance)

Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) Resources

• Obtaining an Amateur Radio License
• Enrolling in NET ARO Email Communications
• Participating in Weekly NET ARO Radio Communications
• Participating in Monthly NET ARO Simplex Exercises

BEECN Radio Procedures

• Amateur Radio Operations at Fire Stations
  • Channel Assignments Used in BEECN VHF Radios
• Radio Voice Procedure
  • BEECN Tactical Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities
  • BEECN UHF Radio Channels

Team Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) Procedures

• ARO Task List
• ARO Standard Operating Procedures
• Becoming an Official NET Amateur Radio Operator
• Check-in and Check-out Procedures
• Communicating with Net Control Operator
• Communicating with Other Teams
• Frequency Tables
• Message Precedence
• ITU Phonetic Alphabet
• Logging Voice Traffic
• Latitude and Longitude
• Operating Simplex
• Prowords for Traffic Handling
• Radio Communication with Emergency Coordination Center
• Relays During Radio Communication
• Reporting Message Counts
• Readability and Signal Strength
• Simplex Advice
• Simplex Regions
• Tactical Call Signs
• Tactical Communication Examples
• Use of FCC Call Signs when Tactical Call Signs Are Being Used
• Voicing a NET Form 8 or its Reply

Subnet Control (SNC) Procedures

Radio Communication between ECC and Staging Areas.

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Standard Operating Procedure

• Subnet Control Operator Standard Operating Procedure
• Definitions of Amateur Radio Nets That We Use
• ICS 205 with Frequencies for Subnet Control Operators

Voice Procedures

• Logging Procedures for Subnet Control Operators
• Net Control Operator Task List for Advanced Certification
• Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators
  • Script for Checking in a Small Number of Stations
  • Script for Checking in Stations Alphabetically by Tactical Call Signs

Winlink Procedures

• Checklists for Winlink Tasks
• Using Winlink Tactical Addresses
• Winlink Procedures for Subnet Controllers
• Winlink Task List for Advanced Certification

Other Resources for NET Amateur Radio Operators

• Sources of Amateur Radio Training, Learning, Supplies and Equipment for Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams
• Multnomah County ARES Frequency Lists and Radio Programming Templates
• CHIRP Radio Programming Software
• NET Radio Training Liaisons