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== BEECN Operations Basics == | |||
BEECN is a hierarchical network of communication intersections, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The most fundamental part of the network are the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting and receiving from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the VHF radio 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 diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network. | |||
== Deployment Planning: the BEECN Response Framework == | == Deployment Planning: the BEECN Response Framework == | ||
PBEM recommends that each BEECN Coordinator (BC) lead an annual process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned BEECN. To aid in that process and to share the plan with PBEM staff, a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/24270adbbc63432693f35fa4c526520c form] is linked at the start of this article. The Framework should be turned in annually every March 31st ''at minimum'', though BCs can turn them in more frequently if they wish. PBEM encourages BCs to hold a planning session with all the other volunteers assigned to their BEECN in person, virtually, or over email once a year. The planning session serves several purposes: | PBEM recommends that each BEECN Coordinator (BC) lead an annual process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned BEECN. To aid in that process and to share the plan with PBEM staff, a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/24270adbbc63432693f35fa4c526520c form] is linked at the start of this article. The Framework should be turned in annually every March 31st ''at minimum'', though BCs can turn them in more frequently if they wish. PBEM encourages BCs to hold a planning session with all the other volunteers assigned to their BEECN in person, virtually, or over email once a year. The planning session serves several purposes: | ||
