Radio
Emergency Communications Protocol
POEM ⌠
Fire Station Centers (supported by ARES) ⌠
NETs – HAMS ⌠
Field NETs using FRS radios
Radio types
Three primary radio types:
| FRS | Family Radio Service: small pocket-style walkie talkies; inexpensive, readily available |
| GMRS | General Mobile Radio Service: moderately more expensive, requires $80 no-test FCC license/tax (License covers immediate family or business members) |
| HAM | FCC license required, test to obtain license |
SW NET Radio Communication Plan
The Southwest Emergency Preparedness Group is working on a communications plan to formulate “best practices” for communication between NET team members within a NET team and communication between neighboring NETs.SW NET Communication Plan. The basis for this document is the extensive work already done by the Multnomah NET, and in particular Chris Vardas and Gary St. Hilaire who shared what they have done to date.
NET to NET Communication
Perhaps we should consider a test with different NETs in the area. I think this would be very valuable. And the only way we can do that is by testing some simplex frequencies since the repeaters may not be functional after a Cascadia quake. However it's wise to have some established repeaters to use and check on in the event of Cascadia just in case they are working.<!--break-->
Local HAM Communications
