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VHF radio operators should use the most current radio prowords. A table is available at: [[Prowords for Traffic Handling]] (which is a more detailed table than BEECN handheld radio operators are expected to use). | VHF radio operators should use the most current radio prowords. A table is available at: [[Prowords for Traffic Handling]] (which is a more detailed table than BEECN handheld radio operators are expected to use). | ||
=== 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 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. | |||
[[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 === | ||
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=== Amateur Radio Script for Fire Station ARO to Net | === Amateur Radio Script for Fire Station ARO to the Resource Net and the Tactical Net === | ||
==== OPERATIONS SCRIPT 1: Resource Net Control to Fire Stations ==== | ==== OPERATIONS SCRIPT 1: Resource Net Control to Fire Stations ==== | ||
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This is [CALLSIGN], signing the net clear at [TIME] local. This repeater is now returned to general amateur use. | This is [CALLSIGN], signing the net clear at [TIME] local. This repeater is now returned to general amateur use. | ||
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== BEECN Demobilization at Fire Stations == | == BEECN Demobilization at Fire Stations == | ||
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# Re-pack all equipment inside the orange Pelican case. If any equipment is missing, volunteers should indicate that at the end of the log along with any explanation as to why the equipment is missing. Volunteers may then leave the log inside the orange Pelican case, for PBEM to pick up later. | # Re-pack all equipment inside the orange Pelican case. If any equipment is missing, volunteers should indicate that at the end of the log along with any explanation as to why the equipment is missing. Volunteers may then leave the log inside the orange Pelican case, for PBEM to pick up later. | ||
# Volunteers should next return the Go-Kit to its storage area at the fire station and let PF&R staff at the station know that BEECN activities have ceased. | # Volunteers should next return the Go-Kit to its storage area at the fire station and let PF&R staff at the station know that BEECN activities have ceased. | ||
== Orange Go-Kits == | == Orange Go-Kits == | ||
[[File:Orange Go Kit.jpg|thumb|''An Orange Go-Kit.''|430x430px]] | [[File:Orange Go Kit.jpg|thumb|''An Orange Go-Kit.''|430x430px]] | ||
