Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN): Difference between revisions
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| style="background:white; border:1px solid white;"|[[File:2025.05.16.BEECN Diagram.png|none|thumb|941x941px|''In the BEECN system, messages start at the BEECN site and are passed to the nearest fire station via UHF radio. The message is received by another UHF radio operator at the fire station, and they relay the message to a VHF HAM radio operator. The HAM radio operator relays the message to the radio room in the EOC. Messages can also travel in the opposite direction (i.e. from radio room to BEECN). Illustration by [https://www.hughnewell.com/ Hugh Newell].'']] | | style="background:white; border:1px solid white;"|[[File:2025.05.16.BEECN Diagram.png|none|thumb|941x941px|''In the BEECN system, messages start at the BEECN site and are passed to the nearest fire station via UHF radio. The message is received by another UHF radio operator at the fire station, and they relay the message to a VHF HAM radio operator. The HAM radio operator relays the message to the radio room in the EOC. Messages can also travel in the opposite direction (i.e. from radio room to BEECN). Illustration by [https://www.hughnewell.com/ Hugh Newell].'']] | ||
| style="background:white; border:1px solid white;"|[[File:BEECN site locations.png|thumb|300x300px|''There are 50 BEECN sites spread throughout Portland.'']] | | style="background:white; border:1px solid white;"|[[File:BEECN site locations.png|thumb|300x300px|''There are 50 BEECN sites spread throughout Portland. Click on the map to enlarge it.'']] | ||
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