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The BEECN system is a ''hierarchical'' network of communication nodes, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The foundation of the network is the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the VHF Orange Kit at the nearest fire station. Radio messages are then relayed from the fire station up to the EOC. Radio messages also come ''from'' the EOC ''to'' the BEECNs. | The BEECN system is a ''hierarchical'' network of communication nodes, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The foundation of the network is the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the VHF Orange Kit at the nearest fire station. Radio messages are then relayed from the fire station up to the EOC. Radio messages also come ''from'' the EOC ''to'' the BEECNs. | ||
'''BEECN fire station volunteers have only one primary response objective: to pass radio traffic between BEECNs and the EOC.''' All other response objectives are secondary to this. | <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''BEECN fire station volunteers have only one primary response objective: to pass radio traffic between BEECNs and the EOC.'''</span> All other response objectives are secondary to this. | ||
The diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network. | The diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network. | ||
