FRS/GMRS Radio Mapping Guide: Difference between revisions
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Taking measurements at too many locations is more advisable than skipping locations and introducing uncertainty into the results. | Taking measurements at too many locations is more advisable than skipping locations and introducing uncertainty into the results. | ||
=== Survey Command Post === | === Radio Mapping Roles === | ||
==== Survey Command Post ==== | |||
The Survey Command Post should be located at the Primary Incident Command Post as specified in the NET Operations Plan. However, radio coverage surveys may be used to evaluate the suitability of other locations if the Primary Incident Command Post has not been established or is being evaluated for relocation. | The Survey Command Post should be located at the Primary Incident Command Post as specified in the NET Operations Plan. However, radio coverage surveys may be used to evaluate the suitability of other locations if the Primary Incident Command Post has not been established or is being evaluated for relocation. | ||
The Command Post should be staffed with at least two participants: one person acts as the Survey Radio Operator (SRO), and the other acts as a Scribe. The SRO and Scribe collaborate to decide on a | The Command Post should be staffed with at least two participants: one person acts as the Survey Radio Operator (SRO), and the other acts as a Scribe. The SRO and Scribe collaborate to decide on a radio voice quality value and other rover team information being recorded on the Command/Listening Post Log form by the SRO. The Scribe complete a separate log form to help collaborate on the information received. The Scribe may also check off each reported Survey Location on a copy of the reporting team’s Survey Area Map. The SRO’s log form should be considered to be the official record and the Scribe’s copy as an aid. | ||
During initial sessions, it is preferable to have the Team’s Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) be the SRO. The ARO should brief participants on effective radio protocol. Other participants should act as the SRO during later sessions to gain experience in the Incident Command Post Neighborhood Radio Operator (NRO) role. If the workload overwhelms the ARO, the NRO role may be established. The NRO would be responsible for all NET FRS/GMRS communication in the Service Area. | During initial sessions, it is preferable to have the Team’s Amateur Radio Operator (ARO) be the SRO. The ARO should brief participants on effective radio protocol. Other participants should act as the SRO during later sessions to gain experience in the Incident Command Post Neighborhood Radio Operator (NRO) role. If the workload overwhelms the ARO, the NRO role may be established. The NRO would be responsible for all NET FRS/GMRS communication in the Service Area. | ||
==== Rover teams ==== | |||
Each Rover Team should have a minimum of two participants: the Driver/Scribe and the Navigator/Radio Operator who provides directions to each Survey Location. | |||
After arriving at a Survey Location and parking safely, the Navigator/Radio Operator steps out of the vehicle and radios the Command Post. Meanwhile, the Driver/Scribe records the time and location on the Rover Team Log form. After location information has been communicated to the Command Post, the Rover Team agrees on and records a Radio Voice Quality Value before proceeding to the next Survey Location. | |||
Measured locations are checked off on the Radio Survey Map as the Rover Team progresses through their assigned Survey Area. The Navigator/Radio Operator may use a map application on their mobile phone to clear up any ambiguity in Survey Locations or for any navigation issues. | |||
When the Rover Team reports its last Survey Location, it informs the Command Post that its survey is complete and that they are returning to the Command Post. | |||
== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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