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=== VHF Channel Assignments === | === VHF Channel Assignments === | ||
The two primary channels used by BEECN amateur radio operators at fire stations are Channel 2 for the Resource NET and Channel 20 for the BEECN Tactical Net. | The two primary channels used by BEECN amateur radio operators at fire stations are Channel 2 for the Resource NET and Channel 20 for the BEECN Tactical Net. | ||
The primary resource for | * The primary purpose of the '''Resource NET''' is to coordinate amateur radio resources throughout Multnomah County. As such, it should be a valuable resource for amateur radio operators at fire stations, when it is active. | ||
For more information on the channels available on BEECN VHF radios see [[Media:MCARES 2023 Frequency Template for BEECN VHF Radios.pdf|'''Channel Assignments Used in BEECN VHF Radios''']]. | * The primary resource for direct communication between radio communications between fire stations and the Portland Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a '''BEECN Tactical Net''' operated on Channel 20 on the BEECN VHF Amateur Radios found in the Orange go kits at the stations. Channel 20 uses the simplex frequency 144.410 Megahertz, which is also known as PBEM NET-Tac 13 and BEECN Simplex. This channel does not rely on repeaters being available. | ||
* For more information on the channels available on BEECN VHF radios see [[Media:MCARES 2023 Frequency Template for BEECN VHF Radios.pdf|'''Channel Assignments Used in BEECN VHF Radios''']]. | |||
=== Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities === | === Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities === | ||
