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Canadianized Versionof the

Auxiliary Communicator’s Field

Operations Guide(AUXFOG)

Preface to the Canadianized Version of the AUXFOGThis is a personal (not an official or endorsed) attempt to turn the document originally produced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (http://www.publicsafetytools.info/auxfog/start_auxfog_info.php) into a document useful for Auxiliary Communicators (primarily but not restricted to Amateur Radio operators).

Information which was specific to the United Sates was removed and the Canadian equivalent (where applicable) was substituted. (Some websites which were US specific yet contained useful information were retained). Other useful EmComm information (HF-ALE frequencies and suggested software for example) which was not in the original was also added.

The suggestions of the original document are echoed here:

Feel free to turn this into a localized with the information for your region or province.

Suggestions or corrections to this document are welcome.

It is recognized that the COMU/COML/AUXCOM roles have not become firmly established in the Canadian implementation of the IMS structure. However this does not make the concept any less valuable. Similarly Canada sees Disaster Management as a Provincial/Territorial issue and so little guidance is provided.

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Introduction The Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide (AUXFOG) is a collection of technical reference and training information to aid trained volunteer Auxiliary Communications (AuxComm) personnel, and the agencies they serve, to supplement local emergency communications when AuxComm support is requested.

AuxComm is an all-inclusive term used to describe the many organizations and personnel that provide various types of communications support to emergency management, public safety, and other government agencies.

Auxiliary Communicators have been assisting the public safety community for over 100 years. These uniquely qualified communicators give their time and resources freely, without hesitation, providing auxiliary communications to NIMS/ICS personnel and public safety partners. Additionally, Auxiliary Communicators frequently provide communications support during planned events, community functions, and training exercises.

The contents of this guide are for training and reference, and should support the goals of your local, county, region or state government officials. It should not be used in any way to circumvent or override those established goals. Direction for the use of auxiliary communications, under NIMS/ICS, will come from either a Communications Leader (COML) or a member of the public safety agency being supported.

Auxiliary Communications (AuxComm) covers a broad range of systems that could potentially be used during an incident to include: High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), satellite communications (SATCOM), microwave, Wi-Fi, digital, video, photos, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and other modes.

Trained Auxiliary Communicators are a valuable communications resource tool that can be used by local, county, regional, tribal or state agencies/organizations. We hope you will find this document a useful guide as you provide communications support to these various groups. To download copies of the AUXFOG, please visit www.publicsafetytools.info. Please send comments, updates, suggestions, or corrections regarding the AUXFOG to the following point of contact: John E. Peterson DHS/Office of Emergency Communications Telecommunications Specialist

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About this Guide The purpose of the Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide (AUXFOG) is to increase efficiency in establishing communications during incidents, create a consistent knowledge base of communications channels and networks, and provide a helpful tool for pre-planning and communications training and exercises. This AUXFOG is the property of:

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Other :Users adding information to this AUXFOG (e.g., telephone numbers for government officials, or other potentially sensitive information) should review their local public records requirements. If the nature of information added to the AUXFOG changes the handling instructions or sensitivity level of the document (such as “For Official Use Only”), then the appropriate classification should be added prior to printing or publishing.

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Table of Contents

Contents

Preface to the Canadianized Version of the AUXFOG..................................................................2

Introduction....................................................................................................................................3

Record of Change..........................................................................................................................4

About this Guide............................................................................................................................5

Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................7

Contents........................................................................................................................................7

Table of Figures...........................................................................................................................10

1 Safety.......................................................................................................................................12

1.1 Family Safety.....................................................................................................................12

1.2 Personal Safety..................................................................................................................12

1.3 Situational Awareness.......................................................................................................13

1.4 Local hazards.....................................................................................................................13

1.5 Power Safety......................................................................................................................13

1.6 RF Safety...........................................................................................................................14

1.7 Equipment Safety...............................................................................................................14

2 Auxiliary Communications....................................................................................................15

2.1 Radio Service Rules and Regulations...............................................................................15

3 Deployments, Mobilization, and Demobilization.................................................................17

3.1 Definitions..........................................................................................................................17

3.2 Activation Etiquette............................................................................................................17

3.3 Pre-deployment..................................................................................................................19

3.3.1 Go Kit...........................................................................................................................19

3.4 Mobilization........................................................................................................................21

3.5 Deployment........................................................................................................................21

3.6 Demobilization...................................................................................................................21

Appendix A Auxiliary Communications (AuxComm) Point of Contact (POC) Information....24

A.1 AuxComm Contact List....................................................................................................24

A.2 Communication Unit Contact List...................................................................................24

A.3 Local EMA Unit Contact List..........................................................................................25

A.42 Provincial EMA Contact List.........................................................................................26

Appendix B Telephone Network Communications....................................................................27

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B.1 Wireless Priority Service (WPS)........................................................................................27

B.2 Text Messaging.................................................................................................................27

B.2 Environment Canada Weatheradio Broadcasts................................................................30

B.2.1 EC WxRadio SAME codes.............................................................................................30

B.3 Standard Time and Frequency Broadcasts.......................................................................33

Appendix C Canadian Amateur Radio Band Plan......................................................................34

C.1 HF 1-8-30MHz..................................................................................................................35

C.1.1 RAC HF Tactical Frequencies....................................................................................37

C.1.2 Band Recommendations Based on Time of Day........................................................37

C.1.3 HF ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) Frequencies................................................38

C2 50-54 MHz (6m) Band Plan...............................................................................................39

C.3 144-148 MHz (2m) Band Plan...........................................................................................40

C.4 220 MHz (135cm) Band Plan............................................................................................42

C.5 432 MHz (70cm) Band Plan..............................................................................................43

C.6 1240 MHz (23cm) Band Plan............................................................................................45

C.7 Amateur Radio Frequencies..............................................................................................46

C.7.1 VHF Amateur Radio Frequencies...............................................................................47

C.7.2 HF Amateur Radio Frequencies.................................................................................51

C.7.3 FRS/GMRS/Business Radio Frequencies.................................................................53

Appendix D Other Reference Frequencies................................................................................54

D.1 Interoperability Voice/Data Channels- Public Safety & Mutual Aid (Nationwide and for US-Canada Interop).......................................................................................................................54

D.1.1 Miscellaneous...........................................................................................................54

D.1.2 220 Mhz Band...........................................................................................................54

D.1.3 700 Mhz Band (768-776 & 798-806 Mhz)................................................................55

D.1.4 800 Mhz Band...........................................................................................................56

D.2 Aviation Frequencies & Search & Rescue (SAR) Frequencies.........................................57

D.3 Marine Frequencies...........................................................................................................58

D.4 General Radio Service (GRS) (Citizens Band – CB)........................................................64

D.5 Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service(GMRS).........................64

D.6 Railway Frequencies.........................................................................................................66

Appendix E - Field Expedient Antennas and Antenna Improvements......................................67

E.1 Field Expedient Antennas..................................................................................................67

E.1.1 Ground Plane Antennas (VHF/UHF)...........................................................................67

Figure 1 Ground Plane Design for VHF and UHF.......................................................................68

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Figure 2 Example of Field Expedient VHF Ground Plane Antenna.............................................69

E.1.2 Coaxial Sleeve Antennas (VHF).....................................................................................70

Figure 3 Coaxial Sleeve Antenna Design....................................................................................70

Figure 4 Example of VHF Coaxial Sleeve Antenna.....................................................................71

E.1.3 Counterpoises and Improving Range for Hand-held Radios......................................72

E.1.4 Dipole Antennas (HF).................................................................................................73

Appendix F - Connectors..........................................................................................................75

F.1 RJ-45 Wiring.....................................................................................................................75

F.2 Anderson PowerPole Connectors......................................................................................75

F.3 RS-232 Connectors (DB9 and DB25)................................................................................76

F.4 RF connectors...................................................................................................................77

Appendix G – Cable Properties..................................................................................................79

Appendix H Coded Squelch Systems........................................................................................80

H.1 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Tones and Codes.........................80

H.2 Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)............................................................................................81

Appendix I Incident Command System (ICS).............................................................................82

I.1 Basic ICS Organization.......................................................................................................82

I.1.1 ICS Organizational Chart.............................................................................................82

I.1.2 ICS Organizational Chart.............................................................................................83

I.1.3 Expanded ICS Organization.........................................................................................84

I.1.4 Logistics Section Communications Unit.......................................................................85

I.1.5 Communications Unit Organizational Structure...........................................................86

I.1.6 ICS Position Titles........................................................................................................87

I.2 Communications Unit Position Descriptions.......................................................................88

I.2.1 Auxiliary Communications............................................................................................88

I.2.2 Communications Unit Leader (COML).........................................................................88

I.2.3 Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM).....................................................88

I.2.4 Radio Operator (RADO)...............................................................................................88

I.2.5 Incident Communications Technician (COMT).............................................................88

I.2.6 Technical Specialist (THSP).........................................................................................89

I.3 External Support to the Communications Unit....................................................................89

I.3.1 Communications Coordinator (COMC)........................................................................89

I.4 ICS Roles and Responsibilities...........................................................................................91

I.5 ICS Forms...........................................................................................................................94

Appendix J – Suggested Software...........................................................................................101

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Appendix K - Standard Phonetic Alphabet and its Equivalents.............................................102

Appendix L- AUXFOG URL/Website Listing...........................................................................103

Appendix M- Glossary and Terms...........................................................................................106

Credits.......................................................................................................................................111

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1 Safety 1.1 Family Safety Your number one concern in safety is the protection of you, your family and your property. Taking action on this just after being activated is too late. Depending on the nature of the incident or your deployment schedule, you may be required to respond directly to your assignment and not have an opportunity to go home first. You need to plan for your family and property’s safety now, before an event occurs. A basic checklist of items is listed below, but you should add additional items based on your personal circumstances:

Does your entire family have at least three days of non-refrigerated food and bottled water to sustain them?

Do you have a medical kit that is easily accessible to your family?

Do you have fully functioning fire extinguishers in the house?

Does your family have a method of escape out of the immediate area?

Does your family have maps indicating their primary and alternate escape routes?

Does your family have an alternate place to go if necessary? This may be another family member’s house or a designated meeting point. Are alternate phone numbers written down and in your wallet/purse? (Note: cell phones/texting and regular phones may be down. Do you have an alternate way of communicating?)

Designate a family member or other person outside the affected area to serve as the primary point of contact for all family members to call. Consider using the Red Cross “Safe and Well” resource located at www.redcross.org/safeandwell

Do you have copies of your valuable documents packaged and ready to quickly take with you? Items such as marriage license, mortgage paperwork, deeds, insurance paperwork, any wills, a listing of bank and credit card contacts along with account numbers?

Do you have access to additional cash? ATMs will likely be down, and banks closed, during a major event.

Do you have sufficient fuel?

1.2 Personal Safety Upon arrival at your assigned deployment location, go to the designated check-in point and report to the COML, EOC Manager, or other point of contact. If deploying as a single resource, identify the Safety Officer or Medical Unit Leader, and obtain location of emergency medical support resources. If deploying as part of a team, ask your leader for details on emergency medical support. Also consider these items:

Prepare for health issues

Have sufficient supply of medications

Environmental concerns

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Best routes for access, departure, or rapid evacuation/escape to/from your deployment location

Bring plenty of water and drink it

Fatigue leads to inattention and accidents. Take short breaks

If Fire/EMS are on-scene, note their locations

Include your medications in your “Go Kit” along with a list of your medical conditions and required medications. Make your Team Leader/Safety Officer aware of these along with any limitations in the ability to carry out assignments.

1.3 Situational Awareness Be sure that you know exactly where you are going for your assignment.

If you are going to an unfamiliar site, be sure you can locate it on your map, GPS, or other resource prior to departure. Field operations often occur at sites with esoteric names that do not appear on a map.

During a deployment, if you encounter a problem or emergency situation, it may be necessary to request assistance from public safety via your radio network. Know where you are located.

Locate exits and escape routes and mark them.

1.4 Local hazards Survey the local area

Locate any existing power or overhead wires

Identify potential hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

Wildlife (snakes, scorpions, etc.)

Make sure wires/cables are secured/taped-down either underfoot or above 8 ft. elevation, use flagging/caution tape or cones to clearly mark hazards

Guy wires marked with tape and glow-sticks

Look for trip and fall hazards

Ad-hoc power distribution.

Water hazards

Vehicle traffic

1.5 Power Safety Inspect everything

Isolate/mark generators and power sources with hazard tape

Use GFI protected circuits

Verify safety ground connections

Check/test before you touch or attach anything

Verify every connection before you energize the circuit

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1.6 RF Safety HF – Antenna should be at least 50 feet away from humans and radio equipment. More separation may be required to reduce Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Use minimum necessary RF power for effective communications

Keep antenna elements away from personnel and elevated beyond finger/touch range

Mark/flag antennas and feedlines

1.7 Equipment Safety Generators should always be used outside, in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows, and vent openings

Locate fuel away from personnel, tents/buildings and vehicles

Place fire extinguisher at a location between the area of operations and the primary power source

DO NOT refuel a running or hot generator

Have a second person standing-by during refueling operations

Route all power cables/cords safely and away from pathways, identify with visible markers, flags, etc.

DO NOT locate antennas near overhead wires

When installing HF antennas watch for people, animals, vehicles

If using ballistic means (slingshot, bow, compressed air gun, etc.) for installing HF antennas, consider any hazards that you might create

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2 Auxiliary Communications 2.1 Radio Service Rules and Regulations Auxiliary communicators are required to obtain and maintain current licenses to operate on frequencies in the applicable radio services (e.g., Amateur Radio Service, Personal Radio Services, Private Land Mobile Radio Service, etc.). Auxiliary communicators must comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the specific radio service where they will be operating. An exception that allows operating outside of normal licensing requirements in cases of imminent threat to life or property is clearly defined in the rules and regulations.

Some forms of auxiliary communications require licensing from the Industry Canada (IC), others are licensed by rule, and some are unlicensed. Auxiliary communications personnel are expected to be familiar and comply with the applicable rules, regulations, and restrictions pertaining to the use of various forms of auxiliary communications.

This AUXFOG contains listings of frequencies used by several different radio service users and agencies. These listings are for reference purposes only. Prior to operating on any radio frequency, proper licensing and/or authorization must first be obtained. The IC described in this section contain all relevant rules, policies, and procedures for operating on any radio frequency

Rules and regulations can be found in the following documents:

Amateur Radio OperatorsRIC-3 — Information on the Amateur Radio Service

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01008.html

RBR-3 — Technical Requirements Respecting Identification of Radio Stations

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01221.htmlRBR-4 — Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service


Professional Radio Operators (Maritime, Aeronautical and General)RIC-16 — Professional Radio Operator Certificates


AllRIC-22 — General Radio Operating Procedures


Non-Licensed UsersRSS-210 — Licence-exempt Radio Apparatus (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment

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http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10211.htmlRSS-236 — General Radio Service Equipment Operating in the Band 26.960 to 27.410 MHz (Citizens Band)


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3 Deployments, Mobilization, and Demobilization 3.1 Definitions

Demobilization The orderly, safe, and efficient return of an incident resource to its original location and status.

Deployment To move strategically into a position ready for use.

Mobilization The process and procedures used by all organizations (local, provincial and federal) for activating, assembling, and transporting resources that have been requested to respond to or support an incident

3.2 Activation Etiquette Over the years, emergency managers have sometimes been reluctant to use volunteers within their area of operations for a variety of reasons. It may stem from a situation that happened years, or maybe decades prior, and they haven’t forgotten about it. It is important to be sensitive to the needs of the organizations and personnel you hope to support. It can take a very long time to develop an effective working relationship with emergency management or other public safety officials. The items below are listed in no particular order, and are provided to assist with relationship building efforts.

1. Activation and deployment of AuxComm resources must be requested and authorized by public safety, emergency management, or other government organizations. When activated, AuxComm personnel will be tasked with specific responsibilities provided through an established chain of command for the incident or event. This AUXFOG does not provide any form of direction or policy, but is solely intended to serve as resource guide that may be used for reference when executing assigned tasks

2. In a NIMS/ICS environment you may be asked to do things that have nothing to do with AuxComm. Since you will be part of the NIMS/ICS team, do what you are asked. Seek out other opportunities, via the COML, to assist in any way possible.

3. When you have told people that you, and/or, your group will support them in case of an emergency, be prepared to do just that. One missed event may give the impression that you were not really serious about your commitment.

4. Make sure your family is well prepared prior to your activation, which may not allow you to come home right away. Your family is your first priority, and needs to be taken care of prior to an event occurring.

5. Professional appearances are important. Before responding to your assigned location ensure that you know what the expected dress code or uniform (shirts, badges, vest, etc.) requirements are and ensure your attire falls within those guidelines when reporting for duty.

6. Never take your own personal equipment or tools into an EOC, or other emergency operations area without first receiving approval from the local manager of that area. Government agencies often have equipment and resources needed to perform the requested tasks and functions. Adding to or changing existing equipment configurations and installations

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can result in a multitude of complications. Mixing personal equipment with government owned equipment without proper authorization and accountability may lead to additional issues.

7. Before setting up any equipment or deciding on a workspace location, you must first find out exactly where the emergency manager or COML wants you to set up. The person responsible for the facilities and/or your tasking must coordinate among multiple functions which are occurring in the same area, and there may be specific locations designated for certain functions.

8. Once activated, arrive at or shortly before the specified reporting time. By arriving too early, you may be in the way of setup or other operations that must be completed before you can safely and effectively work at that location. Arriving late may negatively impact the ability to effectively provide the requested support, and will damage future relationships or opportunities. If the assignment is for a pre-planned event, arrive early enough to complete the necessary equipment set up and testing. You must be ready to go at the designated start time. When the event is over or your shift has ended, do not leave until you are released, and have completed the specified demobilization process with your incident supervisor, COML, or other designee.

9. If there are any requirements, such as badges, ID or other verification type paperwork, needed to get into an area, make sure you coordinate with the COML or the emergency manager prior to the event to obtain the necessary access instructions and authorization.

10. Have a minimum three day supply of food, water, medications, sleeping needs and cash available to you either at the site you will be supporting or readily available to you, such as in your vehicle or other approved storage location. If you feel additional items are needed, make sure they are readily available to you as well.

11. Always have separate headphones / headsets readily accessible for every radio you will be responsible for operating. Without headphones, the noise level in an EOC, or other similar location, increases over time. If your radios are too loud, you may be asked to turn them down or off. Your radios are a low priority when normal communications are working, so take every step to be considerate of other personnel in the same room by using headphones to minimize unnecessary distraction to others.

12. As an Auxiliary Communications resource, your primary mission is to provide support to the COML or the Emergency Manager. These positions are in your supervisory chain of command for the incident or event. Failure to follow their direction may prevent you or your organization from being utilized in the future for emergency communications support.

13. AuxComm personnel are often viewed as general communications resources. AuxComm personnel may be asked to perform tasks or use equipment other than radios, e.g., assisting with telephone calls, monitoring scanners, serve as message runners, review various websites, enter/track data using emergency management software applications, or other information sources that are providing situational awareness data to an Emergency Manager.

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Prior to activating for an event, make sure you have already taken care of your family with regard to planning, sufficient supplies, and alternate methods of contact should phones/internet fail. You may not have an opportunity to go home once an activation occurs.

3.3 Pre-deployment Never self-deploy. Any deployment should be at the direction of an agency/organization of competent authority and jurisdiction. Prior to deployment, you should request and be given the following basic Information by the requesting agency/organization:

Name and any subdivision of the requesting agency and Point of Contact (POC)

Name of the Incident/Event

Nature of the Incident/Event

Deployment destination, contact information for POC at that location or alternate staging area

Expected duration of the deployment (hours, days)

Expected weather conditions

Local resources and conditions (equipment on-hand, power, etc.)

Availability of transportation and type

Fuel type and availability for vehicles and generators

Specific known equipment needs (VHF/UHF radios, antennas, HF radio/antenna, generator set)

Food, sleeping, hygiene accommodations available

Special personal needs (food, water, etc.)

Suggested route of travel

Frequencies/call signs for travel and destination

3.3.1 Go Kit

Personal Care Cash (potentially no working ATMs in the area)

Alarm Clock (manual or battery powered)

Appropriate clothing with 3 or more changes

Personal items, toiletries, toilet paper

Insect repellant, sunscreen, moisturizer, and hand wipes/gel

First aid kit, medications/prescriptions

Flashlight and extra batteries

Keys (including site access cards/keys)

Foul weather gear

Sustenance and Shelter Beverages (water) and food for 9 meals minimum

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Snack items

Candles/electric lantern

Waterproof matches

Mess kit with cleaning materials

Portable stove with extra fuel

Shelter (mattress, pillow, sleeping bag, tent)

Communications Equipment Pads of paper, pencils, pens, tape, sticky-notes

ICS Forms (201, 205, 213, 214, 217A, and 309)

24-hour clock

Hand-held GPS

Mobile and portable radio(s) as appropriate for the assignment, radio manuals, batteries, headset

AuxComm radio programming equipment (adapters, cloning cable and/or computer, software, manuals for front panel radio programming)

Patch cords

Power supplies, chargers

Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) bridge(s), antenna analyzer

Safety glasses

Multi-purpose knife

Volt-Ohm Milliammeter (VOM/Multi-meter)

Climbing harness, if applicable and appropriate

Communications tool kit including soldering iron & solder (other than 110 volt)

Electrical, duct, and flagging tape

Antennas, coax, RF connectors, and proper tools

AuxComm Mobilization Guide

Local or Provincial Field Operation Guides

Current Repeater Directory

Local system coverage maps

Specifically added “Go Kit” items for the AuxComm Manager are: Availability, capability and contact information for local and regional AuxComm personnel

Current Regional Communications Interoperability Plan (RCIP) and Tactical Interoperability Communication Plan (TICP) for area(s) being served

ICS Forms 211, 221 and 225

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3.4 Mobilization Prepare your family and pets for safety and comfort

Advise family members of your planned route and destination and emergency contact numbers/information

Employ your checklist

Gather the items on your checklist and verify that all are complete

Inspect your transport vehicle for safety

Load your Go Kit and other items into your transport vehicle

Gather your credentials, ID, licenses, ICS forms, maps, money, and medications into a secure container and load that in plain sight

Review your checklist again.

Retain your checklist for demobilization checkout.

Review weather conditions

Make one last walk-through and review

3.5 Deployment Follow any instructions regarding route and travel conditions

Remain aware of your situation, weather, road conditions, etc.

Contact stations along the route, as appropriate, for situation updates and changes

Maintain adequate vehicle fuel levels

Upon arrival, contact your POC and begin your assignment

Maintain situational awareness at all times

Remain aware of any safety and health issues that exist or arise

Follow the safety guidelines in this guide book

3.6 Demobilization

Follow any event/incident-specific procedures for demobilization as directed

Notify your designated supervisor that you are beginning demobilization

Participate in debriefings and hot-wash sessions

Complete and submit demobilization forms

Return any equipment that was issued and get a receipt

Account for all equipment using your checklist

If you are leaving any personal equipment behind, get a receipt noting the condition

Inspect your vehicle for any damage and roadworthiness

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Load your equipment and check off each item as you load it

Make a final walk-through of the site to be sure that your demobilization is complete

Obtain current weather and road conditions

Advise your POC of your intended route and ETA at your stated destination

Depart

If you change your route or ETA, advise your designated contacts

Upon arrival, notify the appropriate parties

Begin inspection and rehab of equipment and make-ready for future use

Replace consumables (batteries, glow-sticks, etc.)

Re-inventory according to your checklist

Make note of equipment and procedural changes, additions or deletions that will satisfy future deployments

Prepare and submit relevant information to be included in an After Action Report and participate in reviews

Submit any applicable expense reimbursement documents

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Appendix A Auxiliary Communications (AuxComm) Point of Contact (POC) Information

A.1 AuxComm Contact List Name/Position/Organization Contact Method

Name/Position: Contact1:

Organization Contact2:























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A.2 Communication Unit Contact List

Name/Position/Organization Contact Method



























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A.3 Local EMA Unit Contact List




























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A.42 Provincial EMA Contact List




























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Appendix B Telephone Network Communications B.1 Wireless Priority Service (WPS)http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/et-tdu.nsf/eng/h_wj00016.html

Wireless Priority Service (WPS) is a priority services available to authorized government and industry personnel and critical infrastructure / key resources providers. Being an AuxComm volunteer does not qualify one to have a WPS account. AuxComm volunteers may y be expected to use WPS on an authorized cellular telephone to make emergency or high-priority telephone calls.

WPS provides priority access to wireless channels in the cellular network where the call originates, placing WPS calls in queue for the next available channel if a radio channel is not immediately available

WPS is available to customers of Rogers (2G-GSM) and MTS (CDMA- Manitoba only). Additionally it will work if these customers are roaming on US Carriers (T-Mobile and AT&T only)

WPS calls receive priority processing across the cellular network (“High Probability of Completion” special handling and routing)

At the destination network, WPS calls receive priority to both wireless or landline circuits. The phone receiving the call does not need WPS to receive the prioritized call

WPS is an add-on feature subscribed on a per cellphone basis; there are per-minute usage charges and there may be a monthly subscription charge

To use WPS on an authorized cellphone

Dial [*272] + [destination number] + [send]

B.2 Text Messaging It is possible to send an e-mail to a cellular phone which will appear as a text message. This is an alternate method which can be used if a text-capable cellular phone is not available to send a text message directly, or when the sender’s cellular network is disrupted for any reason. Text messages are sent via control/data channels and may have a higher probability of reaching the desired recipient(s) when voice channels are at capacity or congested.

Using this method is a one-way format, and the sender may have no confirmation that the message was received on the desired cellular phone(s). Not all cellular phones are capable of receiving text messages. Additionally, cellular phones receiving text messages via e-mail may behave differently if the number of characters sent exceeds designated lengths. In some cases, part of the message may be stripped away, or in other cases, it may result in the message being broken into multiple text messages. The best practice is to keep the message as short as possible and include only essential information.

To send an e-mail to a cellular phone and have it appear as a text message, the sender must know the recipient’s wireless carrier and cell phone number, and the recipient must be capable of receiving a text message. To send an e-mail, address the message using the list below. Substitute “number” with the recipient’s 10-digit wireless telephone number. If there is more than one option for a particular wireless carrier, it is advisable to send the message to each of them.

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TEXT MESSAGING

Selected Canadian Cellular Text Messaging Carriers

“Number’ is the 10-digit telephone number of the cel phone

Carrrier Suffix comments

Fido number @fido.ca National

Rogers number @pcs.rogers.ca National

Chatr NOT OFFERED National

Windmobile number @txt.windmobile.ca. National

Telus number @msg.telus.com National

Mike number @ National

Koodo number @ msg.koodomobile.com National

ClearNet number @msg.clearnet.com National

Bell number @txt.bell.ca National

President’s Choice

number @txt.bell.ca National

Solo number @txt.bell.ca National

Virgin number @vmobile.ca National

Bell Aliant number @sms.wirefree.informe.ca

National

Northwestel number @ National

PC Telecom

number @mobiletxt.ca National

Mobilicity NOT OFFERED

Public Mobile

NOT OFFERED

EastLink number @ Atlantic

Lynx Mobility

number @ sms.lynxmobility.com N. Qu, Labrador, Nu

Telebec number @ Quebec

VideoTron number @ Quebec/Eastern On

Northern Tel

number @ NE Ontario

TBayTel number @ pcs.rogers.ca Thunder Bay

MTS number @text.mts.net Manitoba

SaskTel number @@sms.sasktel.com Saskatchewan

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Ice Wireless

number @ Yukon, NWT, Nu

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B.2 Environment Canada Weatheradio Broadcasts

EC broadcasts warnings, watches, forecasts and other non-weather related hazard information 24 hours a day. Channels WX1-WX7 are used in the US & Canada; channels WX8-WX9 are used for Canada Marine Weather broadcasts in some areas. These channels should be programmed as wideband FM (16K0F3E) receive only. Some radio manufacturers number the US weather channels in the order they came into use, others number them in frequency order. For programming in land-mobile radios, frequency order is recommended.

Weatheradio Broadcasts – Receive Only

WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7

162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500 162.525 162.550

Marine 21B Marine 83B

Wx8 Wx9

161.650 161.775

B.2.1 EC WxRadio SAME codes http://www.ec.gc.ca/meteo-weather/default.asp?lang=En&n=1C86C296-1

Code Bulletin Status

BZW Blizzard Warning Now Implemented

DSW Dust Storm Warning Now Implemented

FSW Flash Freeze Warning Now Implemented

FZW Frost Warning Now Implemented

HUA Hurricane Watch Now Implemented

HUW Hurricane Warning Now Implemented

HWW High Wind Warning Now Implemented

SVA Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now Implemented

SVR** Severe Thunderstorm Warning Now Implemented

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To protect equipment during a lightning storm, disconnect the coax, power, ground, and any other connections. Move the coax and other cables safely away from the equipment

http://www.ec.gc.ca/meteo-weather/default.asp?lang=En&n=1C86C296-1

TOA Tornado Watch Now Implemented

TOR** Tornado Warning Now Implemented

TRA Tropical Storm Watch Now Implemented

TRW Tropical Storm Warning Now Implemented

WSA Winter Storm Watch Now Implemented

WSW Winter Storm Warning including... Now Implemented

Blowing Snow Warning

Freezing Drizzle Warning

Freezing Rain Warning

Snowfall Warning

Snow Squall Warning

??A Unrecognized Watch Now Implemented

??E Unrecognized Emergency Now Implemented

??S Unrecognized Statement Now Implemented

??W Unrecognized Warning Now Implemented

** Note: Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings are also accompanied by a 1050 Hz warning tone to trigger basic tone alert receivers.

SMW Special Marine Warning Being Tested

SVS Severe Weather Statement Being Tested

TSA Tsunami Watch Being Tested

TSW Tsunami Warning Being Tested

AVA Avalanche Watch Future Implementation

AVW Avalanche Warning Future Implementation

BHW Biological Hazard Warning Future Implementation

BWW Boil Water Warning Future Implementation

CAE Child Abduction Emergency Future Implementation

CDW Civil Danger Warning Future Implementation

CEM Civil Emergency Future Implementation

CFA Coastal Flood Watch Future Implementation

CFW Coastal Flood Warning Future Implementation

CHW Chemical Hazard Warning Future Implementation

CWW Contaminated Water Warning Future Implementation

DBA Dam Watch Future Implementation

DBW Dam Break Warning Future Implementation

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DEW Contagious Disease Warning Future Implementation

EAN Emergency Action Notification Future Implementation

EAT Emergency Action Termination Future Implementation

EQW Earthquake Warning Future Implementation

EVA Evacuation Watch Future Implementation

EVI Immediate Evacuation Future Implementation

FCW Food Contamination Warning Future Implementation

FFA Flash Flood Watch Future Implementation

FFS Flash Flood Statement Future Implementation

FFW Flash Flood Warning Future Implementation

FLA Flood Watch Future Implementation

FLS Flood Statement Future Implementation

FLW Flood Warning Future Implementation

FRW Fire Warning Future Implementation

HLS Hurricane Statement Future Implementation

HMW Hazardous Materials Warning Future Implementation

HWA High Wind Watch Future Implementation

IBW Iceberg Warning Future Implementation

IFW Industrial Fire Warning Future Implementation

LAE Local Area Emergency Future Implementation

LEW Law Enforcement Warning Future Implementation

LSW Land Slide Warning Future Implementation

NUW Nuclear Power Plant Warning Future Implementation

POS Power Outage Statement Future Implementation

RHW Radiological Hazard Warning Future Implementation

SPS Special Weather Statement Future Implementation

SPW Shelter In-Place Warning Future Implementation

TOE 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Future Implementation

VOW Volcano Warning Future Implementation

WFA Wild Fire Watch Future Implementation

WFW Wild Fire Warning Future Implementation

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B.3 Standard Time and Frequency Broadcasts The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates radio stations WWV from Ft. Collins, Colorado and WWVH from Kauai, Hawaii. WWV and WWVH broadcast time and frequency information on a 24/7 basis. Broadcast information includes time announcements, standard time intervals, standard frequencies, UT1 time corrections, a BCD time code, geophysical alerts, and marine storm warnings.

Each frequency carries the same information. Multiple frequencies are used because the quality of HF reception depends on many factors. WWV and WWVH broadcast on the frequencies listed in the table below, using double sideband, amplitude modulation.

The National Research Institute of Canada operates radio station CHU to disseminate the official time on a 24/7 basis. Each minute, CHU broadcasts time data on the frequencies listed below and includes: time of day (UTC), day of year (1-366), Gregorian year (4 digits), and additional time details. CHU broadcasts time codes using full-carrier upper-sideband modulation that can be read by a computer with a Bell 103 compatible modem.

WWV/WWVH Frequencies CHU Frequencies

All in MHz2.5000 3.3300

5.0000 7.8500

10.0000 14.6700

15.0000 -----------

20.0000 (WWV only) -----------

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Appendix C Canadian Amateur Radio Band PlanThe frequency allocations for the different bands in the Amateur Radio Service are determined by Industry Canada (IC). IC does not determine specific uses for frequencies within the frequency bands. Specific frequency uses may be determined based on generally agreed-upon practices, or band plans established by Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC).

Band plans designate various frequencies for specific uses or purposes and include extensive listings of frequencies along with their intended use. AUXCOMM personnel should be familiar with established band plans for the applicable radio services where they are operating. It is important to recognize that band plans are generally agreed-upon practices and not a formal government designation, and therefore may be assigned differently when activated in support of an emergency incident or event.

There are frequencies agreed upon for use as nationwide simplex or calling channels as well as many other purposes. These frequencies are not consistently monitored; however monitoring responsibility may be assigned when AuxComm resources are activated during an incident or event. For coordination purposes, AuxComm personnel should refer to the desired band plan for a complete listing of frequency uses within the applicable radio service.

AuxComm personnel should use AUXFOG Appendix C.7, Amateur Radio Frequencies; list the desired frequencies that correspond to local, regional, province-wide, or inter-provincial use.

NOTES:

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C.1 HF 1-8-30MHz

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C.1.1 RAC HF Tactical Frequencies https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/frequencies/

Single Sideband CW Digital

Band Frequency Tactical Frequency Tactical Frequency Tactical

80 M 3.675 MHz LSB Alfa 3.535 MHz Golf 3.596 MHz Mike40 M 7.135 MHz LSB Bravo 7.035 MHz Hotel 7.096 MHz November20 M 14.135 MHz USB Charlie 14.035 MHz India 14.096 MHz Oscar17 M 18.135 MHz USB Delta 18.075 MHz Juliet 18.096 MHz Papa15 M 21.235 MHz USB Echo 21.035 MHz Kilo 21.096 MHz Quebec10 M 28.235 MHz USB Foxtrot 28.035 MHz Lima 28.096 MHz Romeo

C.1.2 Band Recommendations Based on Time of DayBand DX NVIS Regional Local

1.8-2.0 Night-Late Night

3.4-4.0 Night Night Day

5.3-5.45 Night Dusk & Dawn Day

7.0-7.3 Night Day Day Day

10.1-10.15 Night & Day

14.0-14.35 Day

18.068-29.7 Mid Day

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C.1.3 HF ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) Frequencies

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C2 50-54 MHz (6m) Band Planhttps://wp.rac.ca/50-mhz-6m-page/

50 - 54 MHz Spectrum allocated 4 MHz

Amateur Exclusive Primary

50.0 - 50.6 NARROW BAND MODES (SSB, AM )

50.0 - 50.050 CW / BEACONS / MOONBOUNCE

50.050 - 50.1 CW / BEACONS

50.1 CW CALLING FREQUENCY

50.1-50.6 SSB and AM MODES (BANDWIDTH less than or= 2.3 kHz)

50.105 - 50.115 DX WINDOW (LISTEN FOR DX HERE)

50.110 DX WINDOW CALLING FREQUENCY

50.125 NATIONAL SSB CALLING FREQUENCY

50.4 AM CALLING FREQUENCY

50.6 - 51.0 EXPERIMENTAL MODES (1)

50.7 RTTY, AMTOR CALLING FREQUENCY

50.8 - 50.98 RADIO CONTROL OF MODELS

51 - 51.1 PACIFIC (ZL) DX WINDOW (SSB/CW ONLY)

51.1 - 52 FM VOICE SIMPLEX, AND PACKET (1)

51.7 NATIONAL SIMPLEX PACKET CALLING FREQ

52 - 52.05 PACIFIC (VK) DX WINDOW (SSB/CW ONLY)

52.525 NATIONAL FM CALLING FREQUENCY

52 - 53 FM VOICE REPEATER INPUTS

53 - 54 FM VOICE REPEATER OUTPUTS

Footnotes

1) In North America the following frequencies are suggested for Packet digipeater and packet scatter operation:50.62/51.62 50.68/51.68 50.76/51.76 50.64/51.64 50.72/51.72 50.78/51.78 50.66/51.66 50.74/51.74

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https://wp.rac.ca/50-mhz-6m-page/

For co-located voice and packet repeaters, use high (input) and low (output) to provide maximum mutual frequency isolation

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C.3 144-148 MHz (2m) Band Planhttps://wp.rac.ca/144-mhz-2m-page/

144-148 MHz Spectrum allocated 4 MHz

Amateur Exclusive Primary

144.000 - 144.100

MOONBOUNCE AND TERRESTRIAL CW

144.100 CW CALLING FREQUENCY

144.100 - 144.200

CW/SSB WEAK SIGNAL

144.200 - 144.275

AM NARROW BAND MODES EXCLUSIVE SSB)other modes with bandwidth less than 3 kHz -FAX, SSTV, RTCALLING FREQUENCY (1)

144.275 - 144.300

PROPAGATION BEACON NETWORK EXCLUSIVE

144.300 - 144.500

DIGITAL (2)

144.340 NATIONAL ATV COORDINATION FREQUENCY (1)

144.390 NATIONAL APRS FREQUENCY (9)

144.500 - 144.600

REPEATER INPUTS PRIMARY, LINEAR TRANSLATOR INPUTS SECONDARY(10)

144.600 - 144.900

REPEATER INPUTS(10)

144.900 - 145.100

DIGITAL (3)

145.100 - 145.200

DIGITAL (3)

145.100 - 145.200

REPEATER OUTPUTS PRIMARY, LINEAR TRANSLATOR OUTPUTS SECONDARY (10)

145.200 - 145.500

REPEATER OUTPUTS(10)

145.500 - 145.590

SAREX/ARISS LINKS

145.590 - 145.790

DIGITAL (4)

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145.800 - 146.000

EXCLUSIVE AMATEUR SATELLITE SERVICE, ARISS

146.010 - 146.370

REPEATER INPUTS(10)

146.400 - 146.580

FM SIMPLEX (5)(6)

146.520 NATIONAL FM CALLING FREQUENCY (1)

146.610 - 147.390

REPEATER OUTPUTS (10)

147.420 - 147.570

FM SIMPLEX (30 kHz raster)(7)

147.435 - 147.585

DIGITAL (30 kHz raster)(8)

147.600 - 147.990

REPEATER INPUTS (10)

Footnotes:

(1) Once communications are established QSY off the frequency.

(2) Seven (7) frequencies on a 20 kHz channel raster 144.37, 144.39, 144.41, 144.43, 144.45, 144.47, 144.49. Occupancy to occur ONLY when available Digital frequencies within the sub bands 144.9 - 145.1 MHz and 145.59 - 145.79 MHz are exhausted. Consult with your local digital coordination body regarding maximum ERP, Bandwidth and coverage area within this sub band. Operation may occur on 144.31 MHz provided operating bandwidth, ERP do NOT cause harmful interference within the propagation beacon network sub band.

(3) Ten (10) frequencies on a 20 kHz channel raster. 144.91, 144.93, 144.95, 144.97, 144.99, 145.01, 145.03, 145.05, 145.07, 145.09. Consult with your local coordination body.

(4) Eleven (11) frequencies on a 20 kHz channel raster 145.59, 145.61, 145.63, 145.65, 145.67, 145.69, 145.71, 145.73, 145.75, 145.77, 145.79 MHz. Consult with your local coordination body.

(5) The frequencies 146.40, 146.43, 146.46 MHz continue to be used as repeater inputs in some areas. Consult with your local coordination body.

(6) Thirteen (13) Channels on a 15 kHz channel raster 146.415, 146.430, 146.445, 146.460, 146.475, 146.490, 146.505, 146.520, 146.535, 146.550, 146.565, 146.580, 146.595 MHz.

(7) Six (6) Channels on a 30 kHz channel raster, 147.420, 147.450, 147.480, 147.510, 147.540, 147.570 MHz.

(8) Six (6) Channels on a 30 kHz channel raster 147.435, 147.465, 147.495, 147.525, 147.555, 147.585 MHz. Consult your local coordination body for available frequencies, ERP and bandwidth.

(9) Consult with your local coordination body.

(10) Repeaters may include FM, ACSSB or digital modes of modulation. Consult with your local coordination body for frequency and modulation scheme allocations.

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C.4 220 MHz (135cm) Band Planhttps://wp.rac.ca/144-mhz-2m-page/

220-225 MHZ Spectrum allocated 5 MHz

Amateur Primary Exclusive 222-225 MHz (1)Public Safety Mutual Aid Primary 220-222 MHz (2)

220.00 - 221.00HIGH DATA RATE DIGITAL (>=4800 B)**MAX BW 100 kHz, raster starting at 220.15

220.55 - 220.95 DUPLEXED TO 430.05 430.45 MHz

221.01 - 221.09 PACKET (<=24OO B), 20 kHz CHANNELING

221.10 - 221.95 DIGITAL

222.00 - 222.30 CW, SSB

222.00 - 222.05 EME Exclusive

222.05 - 222.10 CW

222.1 National CW Calling Frequency

222.10 - 222.275 SSB

222.2 National SSB Calling Frequency

222.275 - 222.30 Propagation Beacons

222.31 - 223.37 Repeater Inputs

223.390 - 223.490High Speed Data(Local option cross band duplexed to 430 MHz, or 1300 MHz.)

223.490 - 223.590 FM Voice Simplex

223.59 - 223.89 DATA

223.592 - 223.69High Speed DataLocal Option 1 100 kHz channel, orthree 30 kHz Channels, 223.605, 223.635, 223.665

223.685 - 223.805Narrow Band Packet4 channels, Max BW of 30 kHz eachcentered at 223.7, 223.73, 223.76, 223.79

223.790 - 223.890High Speed Datalocal option as 223.39 - 223.49

223.91 - 225 Repeater Outputs

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C.5 432 MHz (70cm) Band Planhttps://wp.rac.ca/144-mhz-2m-page/

430-450 MHZ Spectrum allocated 20 MHz

432 - 438Radiolocation primaryAmateur secondary(432 - 438 Remote Sensing Satellite Radar also secondary

430.025 - 431.500 DIGITAL MODES (1) (6) (7)

431.500 - 433.000CW, SSB, MOONBOUNCE (Global Allocation), Amplitude Modulation narrow band modes

432.000Centre frequency for EME, globally coordinated frequency allocations exist above and below 432.0 MHz

432.100 - National CW Calling Frequency (2)

432.200 - National SSB Calling Frequency (2)

432.300 - 432.400 Propagation Beacon Network Exclusive (10)

432.400 - 433.000 Experimental Narrow bandwidth modes

433.000 - 434.800 DIGITAL MODES (1) (7)

434.800 - 434.900 Analog Repeater Links (4)

434.900 - 435.000 Guard Band

435.000 - 438.000Amateur Satellites (Global Secondary Allocation)Remote Sensing Satellite Radar secondary

438.000 - 444.000 Amateur Television (NTSC, Vestigial Sideband, Digitally Enhanced Video) (3) (6) (8)

439.250 Video Carrier Frequency

442.000 - 445.000 Repeater Outputs (5) (4) (11)

444.000 Spread Spectrum (9)

445.000 - 445.775 Analog and Digital Links (4) (1)

445.800 - 445.975 DIGITAL (1)

446.000 - 446.175 FM Simplex

446.000 National FM Calling Frequency (2)

446.200 - 446.375 FM Remote Base (Uncoordinated)

446.400 - 446.775 Analog and Digital Links (4) (1)

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446.800 - 446.975 DIGITAL MODES (1)

447.000 - 450.000 - Repeater Inputs (5) (4) (11)

Footnotes:

(1) Digital Channeling 25 kHz "minimum" raster, contiguous multiples of 25 kHz should be released based on required Digital System Bandwidth. (Data Rate and Modulation scheme will govern bandwidth). Consult with your local coordinating body, or RAC where no coordination exists.

(2) Once communications has been established, QSY off frequency to allow others to call.

(3) ATV operations may be for point to point, or repeater input operations. Note that any non ATV activity below 444.0 MHz must be coordinated with ATV users to minimize or eliminate interference to the video signal. Consult with RAC for advice on administrative and technical means to achieve this. Note that Double Sideband Video is NOT sanctioned from a technical, spectrum, interference and power conservation viewpoint. Note that non video Digital operations in this sub-band should only occur if other frequencies allocated are full, consult with your local coordination body. RAC supports development of spectrally efficient video transmission techniques in this band.

(4) Local Option - consult with your local coordinating body.

(5) Repeaters - includes Narrowband FM, Digital (Voice, video and data) modes. Frequencies must be coordinated with your local coordinating body, or RAC VHF-UHF Advisory where no coordination body exists.

(6) Non conforming analog links on 70 cm are grandfathered provided that their existence does not cause harmful interference with amateur operations designated for that sub-band. In the case of interference, coordination discussions must be held to resolve the problem. Note grandfathering ceases once that link goes out of service, consult with your local coordinating body.

(7) Digital operations may include repeater operation, crossband duplex operation, links or simplex. Consult with your local coordination body.

(8) RAC encourages development of Digital compression techniques to reduce video bandwidth within this sub-band.

(9) Spread Spectrum centre frequency, secondary, operations per IC bandwidth limit of 12 MHz (max. spreading), may occur within these sub-bands, but must not cause interference to primary Amateur systems.

(10) Propagation Beacon frequencies are to be coordinated through the RAC VHF UHF Advisory Committee.

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(11) RAC encourages the use of CTSS encoding where spectral congestion occurs.

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C.6 1240 MHz (23cm) Band Planhttps://wp.rac.ca/144-mhz-2m-page/ Most likely use - D-Star

1240 - 1300 MHZ Spectrum allocated 60 MHz

GPS, Remote Sensing, Satellite Radars,Radiolocaton and Space Research PRIMARYAmateur Radio Secondary

1240 - 1246 ATV CHANNEL 1

1246 - 1248 NB FM LINKS, DIGITAL, DUPLEXED TO 1258

1248 - 1252 HIGH RATE DATA (≥ 4800 B)


1258 - 1260 NB FM LINKS, DIGITAL , DUPLEXED TO 1246

1260 - 1270SATELLITE UPLINKS (PRIMARY)

WIDEBAND EXPERIMENTS (SECONDARY)

1270 - 1276 FM REPEATER INPUTS (25 kHz SPACING)


1282 - 1288 REPEATER OUTPUTS

1288 - 1294 WIDEBAND EXPERIMENTAL

1294 - 1295 NB FM SIMPLEX, DIGITAL (25 kHz channelling, 1294.025 to 1294.175)

1294.500 NATIONAL FM CALLING FREQUENCY

1295 - 1295.8 SSTV, FAX, ACSSB EXPERIMENTAL

1295.8 - 1296 RESERVED FOR EME/CW/SSB EXPANSION

1296 - 1296.05 EME EXCLUSIVE

1296.100 NATIONAL CW/SSB CALLING FREQUENCY

1296.4 - 1296.6 CROSSBAND LINEAR TRANSLATOR INPUT

1296.6 - 1296.8 CROSSBAND LINEAR TRANSLATOR OUTPUT

1296.8 - 1297.0 EXPERIMANTAL BEACONS

1297.0 - 1299.0 DIGITAL (≤ 2400 B)

1299.0 - 1300.0 1. HIGH RATE DATA (≥4800 B) (100 kHz channelling, 1299.05 t0 1299.95

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C.7 Amateur Radio Frequencies

Document the AuxComm frequencies for your region using ICS Form 217A Communications Resource Availability Worksheet(s).

The following tables are abbreviated for AUXFOG formatting, and are designed for write-in and quick reference purposes.

NOTES:

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C.7.1 VHF Amateur Radio Frequencies

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C.7.2 HF Amateur Radio Frequencies

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C.7.3 FRS/GMRS/Business Radio Frequencies

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Appendix D Other Reference FrequenciesD.1 Interoperability Voice/Data Channels- Public Safety & Mutual Aid (Nationwide and for US-Canada Interop) Industry Canada TB-8 http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf10976.html#t1

D.1.1 Miscellaneous

Designation

MHz Usage

VLAW31 155.475 Interoperability Montana-Alberta (eventually Saskatchewan.....Canada-Wide?)

D.1.2 220 Mhz Band15 paired channels (each 5KHz wide), to be used only for the coordination of tactical communications between different public safety agencies or for similar emergency communications.

Channel Base Station

Mobile Notes

161 220.8025 221.8025

162 220.8075 221.8075

163 220.8125 221.8125

164 220.8175 221.8175

165 220.8225 221.8225

166 220.8275 221.8275

167 220.8325 221.8325

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168 220.8375 221.8025

169 220.8425 221.8425

170 220.8475 221.8475

181 220.9025 221.9025

182 220.9075 221.9075

183 220.9125 221.9125

184 220.9175 221.9175

185 220.9225 221.9225

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D.1.3 700 Mhz Band (768-776 & 798-806 Mhz)Base/Mobile to Base/Mobile

DesignationChs# F(center) Chs# F(center)

23 / 983 769.140625/799.140625 to 24 / 984 769.146875/799.146875 I/O

39 / 999 769.240625/799.240625 to 40 / 1000 769.246875/799.246875 I/O Calling (1)

63 / 1023 769.390625/799.390625 to 64 / 1024 769.396875/799.396875 I/O

79 / 1039 769.490625/799.490625 to 80 / 1040 769.396875/799.396875 I/O

103 / 1063 769.640625/799.640625 to 104 / 1064 769.646875/799.646875 I/O

119 / 1079 769.740625/799.740625 to 120 / 1080 769.746875/799.746875 I/O

143 / 1103 769.890625/799.890625 to 144 / 1104 769.896875/799.896875 I/O

159 / 1119 769.990625/799.990625 to 160 / 1120 769.996875/799.996875 I/O

183 / 1143 770.140625/800.140625 to 184 / 1144 770.146875/800.146875 I/O

199 / 1159 770.240625/800.240625 to 200 / 1160 770.246875/800.246875 I/O

223 / 1183 770.390625/800.390625 to 224 / 1184 770.396875/800.396875 I/O

239 / 1199 770.490625/800.490625 to 240 / 1200 770.496875/800.496875 I/O

263 / 1223 770.640625/800.640625 to 264 / 1224 770.646875/800.646875 I/O

279 / 1239 770.740625/800.740625 to 280 / 1240 770.746875/800.746875 I/O Mobile Data (2)

303 / 1263 770.890625/800.890625 to 304 / 1264 770.896875/800.896875 I/O

319 / 1279 770.990625/800.990625 to 320 / 1280 770.996875/800.996875 I/O

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641 / 1601 773.003125/803.003125 to 642 / 1602 773.009375/803.009375 I/O

657 / 1617 773.103125/803.103125 to 658 / 1618 773.109375/803.109375 I/O

681 / 1641 773.253125/803.253125 to 682 / 1642 773.259375/803.259375 I/O Calling

697 / 1657 773.353125/803.353125 to 698 / 1658 773.359375/803.359375 I/O

721 / 1681 773.503125/803.503125 to 722 / 1682 773.509375/803.509375 I/O

737 / 1697 773.603125/803.603125 to 738 / 1698 773.609375/803.609375 I/O

761 / 1721 773.753125/803.753125 to 762 / 1722 773.759375/803.759375 I/O

777 / 1737 773.853125/803.853125 to 778 / 1738 773.859375/803.859375 I/O

801 / 1761 774.003125/804.003125 to 802 / 1762 774.009375/804.009375 I/O

817 / 1777 774.103125/804.103125 to 818 / 1778 774.109375/804.109375 I/O

841 / 1801 774.253125/804.253125 to 842 / 1802 774.259375/804.259375 I/O

857 / 1817 774.353125/804.353125 to 858 / 1818 774.359375/804.359375 I/O

881 / 1841 774.503125/804.503125 to 882 / 1842 774.509375/804.509375 I/O

897 / 1857 774.603125/804.603125 to 898 / 1858 774.609375/804.609375 I/O

921 / 1881 774.753125/804.753125 to 922 / 1882 774.759375/804.759375 I/O Mobile Data

937 / 1897 774.853125/804.853125 to 938 / 1898 774.859375/804.859375 I/O

23 / 983 769.140625/799.140625 to 24 / 984 769.146875/799.146875 I/O

39 / 999 769.240625/799.240625 to 40 / 1000 769.246875/799.246875 I/O Calling (1)

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1) Calling channels are used to establish contact between public safety entities in order for the parties to move to an interoperability channel. These channels are not used as traffic channels.

2) Mobile data channels are generally intended for transmitting data.

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D.1.4 800 Mhz Band Within Canada (821-824 & 866-869 MHz)

Designation Ch# Center Frequency

Calling Channel and Calling Direct (1)

I-CALL BA1 (601) 821.0125 paired with 866.0125

I-CALL 1D BA1 821.0125 paired with 866.0125

Tactical Channels and Tactical Directs (2)

ITAC-1 BA39 (639) 821.5125 paired with 866.5125

ITAC-1D BA39 866.5125 paired with 866.5125







Notes:1) Calling channels are used to establish contact between public safety entities in order for the parties to move to an interoperability channel. These channels are not used as traffic channels.

2) Tactical channels are used as traffic channels

US- Canada Interoperability (806-821 & 851-866 MHz)

For use within 30Km of the border.

Designation Ch# Center Frequency

Calling Channel and Calling

8CALL90 AA1 806.0125 paired with 851.0125

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Direct 8CALL90D AA1 851.0125 paired with 851.0125

Tactical Channels and Tactical Direct

8TAC-91 AA21 806.5125 paired with 851.5125

8TAC-91D AA21 851.5125 paired with 851.5125







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D.2 Aviation Frequencies & Search & Rescue (SAR) Frequencies

Freq (MHz)

Use

123.1 International voice SAR on-scene

123.4 Gliding Operations

123.45 Inter AC Communication

173.64 Hang Gliding Club Use (FM)

121.5 International-voice distress and distress beacon frequency (COSPAS-SARSAT)

406-406.1 International-distress beacon frequency

243.0 NATO-combined voice aeronautical distress, international lifeboat and liferaft frequency and distress beacon frequency.

246.2 Canadian-voice SAR on-scene

252.8 NATO-voice combined SAR training

282.8 NATO-voice combined SAR on-scene

2.216 CF Ground Search Parties/Crash Guard Teams



5.717 Canadian-voice SAR air/ground/air








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Ch

Frequencies(MHz) Area of Operation Nature

ofService & TypeofTraffic

Restrictions(Notes and Remarks)Refer tolegend for abbreviations

ShipTx

Ship Rx

EC

NL

AC

GL

WC

BC

C

INLD

BC

INLD

PR

A

1 156.050 160.650 X PC

2 156.100 160.700 X PC

3 156.150 160.750 X X PC

04A 156.200 X X IS, SS, C, S

DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area. Commercial fishing in EC area.

05A 156.250 X X X X X X X SM

6 156.300 X X X X X X X X IS, C, NC, S

May be used for search and rescue communications between ships and aircraft.

International –voice SAR on scene

07A 156.350 X X X X X X X IS, SS, C

8 156.400 X X X IS, C, S Also assigned for intership in the Lake Winnipeg area.

9 156.450 X X XIS, SS, C, NC, S, SM

Commercial — BCC area.May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.

10 156.500 X X X IS, SS, C, NC, S, SM

Commercial — BCC area.May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations.

11 156.550 X X X IS, SS, C, NC, SM

VTS — BCC area.Also used for pilotage purposes.

12 156.600 X X X X IS, SS, C, NC, SM

VTS — BCC area.Port operations and pilot information and messages.

13 156.650 X X X X X X X IS, C, NC, SM

VTS — BCC area.Bridge-to-bridge navigational traffic.

14 156.700 X X X IS, SS, C, NC, SM

VTS — BCC area.Port operations and pilot information and messages.

15 156.750 X X X X X X X IS, SS, C, NC, SM

Port operations and Ship Movement — BCC area.All operations limited to 1-watt maximum

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ShipTx

Ship Rx E

C

NL

AC

GL

WC

BC

C

INLD

BC

INLD

P

RA

16 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling. AA

17 156.850 X X X X X X X IS, SS, C, NC, SM

Port operations and Ship Movement — BCC area.All operations limited to 1 watt maximum power. May also be used for on board communications.

18A 156.900 X X X X X X X IS, SS, C Towing — BCC area.

19A 156.950 X X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard. Pacific Pilots — BCC area.

20 157.000 161.600 X X X X X X X SS, S, SM Port operations only with 1 watt maximum power.

21A 157.050 X X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only.

21B ------- 161.650 X X X X X X X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.

22A 157.100 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, C, NC

For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-Canadian Coast Guard stations only.

23 157.150 161.750 X X SS, PC

23B --------- 161.750 X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.

24 157.200 161.800 X X X X X X X X SS, PC

25 157.250 161.850 X SS, PC Also assigned for operations in the Lake Winnipeg area.

25B ------- 161.850 X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.

26 157.300 161.900 X X X X X X X X S, PC

27 157.350 161.950 X X X SS, PC

28 157.400 162.000 X SS, S, PC

28B ------- 162.000 X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service.

60 156.025 160.625 X SS, PC

61A 156.075 X X IS, SS, CDFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area.Commercial fishing only in EC area.

62A 156.125 X X IS, SS, C DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area.

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Commercial fishing only in EC area.

63A 156.175 X IS, SS, C Tow Boats — BCC area.

64 156.225 160.825 X SS, PC

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ShipTx

Ship Rx E

C

NL

AC

GL

WC

BC

C

INLD

BC

INLD

P

RA

64A 156.225 X IS, SS, C Commercial fishing only.

65A 156.275 X X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, C, NC

Search and rescue and antipollution operations on the Great Lakes. Towing on the Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River areas with 1 watt maximum power. Intership in INLD PRA.

66A 156.325 X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, C, NC

Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas with 1–watt maximum power. 1 watt marina channel — BCC area.

67 156.375 X X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, C, NC

May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations. Commercial fishing only in EC and INLD PRA areas. Pleasure craft — BCC area.

68 156.425 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, NC For marinas, yacht clubs and pleasure craft.

69 156.475 X X X X X X X IS, SS, C, NC

Commercial fishing only — EC area.Pleasure craft — BCC area.

70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling for Distress, Safety and Calling.

71 156.575 X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, SM, C, NC

Ship Movement — BCC area.Marinas and yacht clubs — EC and on Lake Winnipeg.

72 156.625 X X IS, C, NC

May be used to communicate with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations.Pleasure craft — BCC area.

73 156.675 X X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, C, NC

May also be used for communications with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations. Commercial fishing only in EC and INLD PRA areas.

74 156.725 X X IS, SS, SM, C, NC

VTS and Ship Movement — BCC area.

75 156.775 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, SM, C

Simplex port operation, ship movement and navigation related communication only.1 watt maximum.

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76 156.825 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, SM, C

Simplex port operation, ship movement and navigation related communication only.1 watt maximum.

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ShipTx

Ship Rx E

C

NL

AC

GL

WC

BC

C

INLD

BC

INLD

P

RA

77 156.875 X X X X X X X S, IS, SS, SM

Pilotage — BCC area; 25 watts. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes areas with 1 watt maximum power.

78A 156.925 X X IS, SS, C Fishing Industry — BCC area.

79A 156.975 X X IS, SS, C Fishing Industry — BCC area.

80A 157.025 X X IS, SS, C Whale Watching — BCC area.

81A 157.075 X X X X X X X S, IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard use only.

82A 157.125 X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard use only.

83A 157.175 X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.

83B ------- 161.775 X X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.

84 157.225 161.825 X SS, PC

85 157.275 161.875 X X X X SS, PC

86 157.325 161.925 X SS, PC

87 157.375 X X X X IS, SM, NC

Port operation and ship movement -EC area.Pleasure craft — BCC area.

87B 161.975 X X X X X X X X -AIS- Automatic Ship Identification and Surveillance System.

88 157.425 X X X X IS, SM, C Port operation and ship movement — BCC area.

88B 162.025 X X X X X X X X -AIS- Automatic Ship Identification and Surveillance System.

WX1 ------- 162.550 X X X X X X X X S Weatheradio Broadcast.



Note 1: Please refer to the Canadian Coast Guard publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (RAMN), for channels (frequencies) appropriate to your area of operation.

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Note 2: For International Channel Designators please refer to Appendix 18 of the ITU Radio Regulations.

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Legend (Schedule I)Area of Operation:

AA All Areas

EC (East Coast): NL, AC, GL and Eastern Arctic areas

NL Newfoundland and Labrador

AC Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River up to and including Montréal

GL Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence above Montréal)

WC (West Coast): BCC, Western Arctic and Athabasca-Mackenzie Watershed areas

BCC British Columbia Coast (Pacific Coast)

INLD BC

Inland Waters of BC and the Yukon

INLD PRA

Inland Waters of MB, SK, and AB

Nature of Service & Type of Traffic:IS Intership

SS Ship/shore

C Commercial

NC Non-commercial

S Safety

SM Ship movement

PC Public correspondence

AIS Automatic Ship Identification and Surveillance System

VTS

Vessel Traffic Services

International Maritime Distress Frequencies

GMDSS - Global Martime Distress & Safety System

Frequency KHz

Usage

2187.5 kHz DSC distress and calling

2182 kHz voice

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2174.5 kHz NBDP (Narrow Band Printing Telegraphy = RTTY)

3023 kHz International-voice SAR on-scene (to be used between commercialaircraft & vessels if communications not established on 4125 kHz)


4125 kHz International-voice SAR on-scene (recommended between commercial aircraft & vessels)

4177.5 kHz NBDP (RTTY)

6312 kHz DSC distress and calling

6215 kHz voice

6268 kHz NBDP (RTTY)


8291 kHz voice

8376.5 kHz NBDP (RTTY)

12 577 kHz DSC distress and calling

12 290 kHz voice

12 520 kHz NBDP (RTTY)

16 804.5 kHz DSC distress and calling

16 420 kHz voice

16 695 kHz NBDP (RTTY)

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No licenses required; no requirement for callsigns to be used. Max output: 12W PEP for SSB; 4W (carrier) for other emission types

Ch Freq Typical Uses Ch Freq Typical Uses

1 26.965 21 27.215

2 26.975 22 27.225

3 26.985 23 27.235Land & Sea SAR ops

4 27.005 24 27.245

5 27.015 25 27.255

6 27.025 26 27.265

7 27.035 27 27.275

8 27.055 28 27.285

9 27.065Emergency communications

29 27.295

10 27.075 30 27.305

11 27.085Widely used as calling channel

31 27.315

12 27.105 32 27.325

13 27.115Land & Sea SAR ops

33 27.335

14 27.125 34 27.345

15 27.135 35 27.355

16 27.155 36 27.365

17 27.165 37 27.375

18 27.175 38 27.385

19 27.185Road information channel

39 27.395

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20 27.205 40 27.405

D.5 Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service(GMRS)RSS-210 — Licence-exempt Radio Apparatus (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment (Appendix 6)

Channels and Frequency Assignments

Frequency (MHz)

GMRS Ch

FRS Ch

Notes

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Future (Possible) Repeater Inputs – do not use for simplex comms!








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D.6 Railway Frequencies https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01736.html

Railway Frequency Plan Ch (if Appl)

Frequencies (MHz) Frequency Conditions

From 160.170 to 161.580 (Band edges)

Except where noted below, this spectrum is reserved for the exclusive use of railway companies in Canada for core railway radiocommunications only. Please note Channels 161.550 MHz (16 kHz BW) and 161.565 MHz (16 kHz BW) are shared on a secondary basis with maritime stations.

159.810 159.930 160.050 160.185 160.200

From 452.8875 to 452.9625 paired with 457.8875 to 457.9625

Frequencies reserved for the exclusive use of railway companies in Canada for core railway radiocommunications.

262 812.5375 / 857.5375 Frequencies reserved for the exclusive use of railway companies in Canada for

core railway radiocommunications only.

The use of these frequencies must conform to Standard Radio System Plan 502 (SRSP-502).

272 812.7875 / 857.7875

331 814.2625 / 859.2625

902.000 to 928.000

Shared frequency band. Location and monitoring devices must conform to Radio Standards Specification 137 (RSS-137).

71 935.8875 / 896. 8875

Frequencies reserved for the exclusive use of railway companies in Canada for core railway radiocommunications only. The use of these frequencies must conform to Standard Radio System Plan 506 (SRSP-506).

75 935.9375 / 896.9375

79 935.9875 / 896.9875

151 936.8875 / 897.8875

155 936.9375 / 897.9375

159 936.9875 / 897.9875

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Appendix E - Field Expedient Antennas and Antenna Improvements

E.1 Field Expedient Antennas There are many antenna designs that are suitable for field-expedient use and some may be constructed on-site. Several simple types are depicted. Note, as in all circumstances, care must be given to safety implications when constructing and deploying any antennas, including those shown.

E.1.1 Ground Plane Antennas (VHF/UHF)

Field expedient antennas for VHF/UHF use are typically quarter-wavelength vertically polarized and consist of a radiating element and a counterpoise. These include a simple VHF “ground plane” vertical, using 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) of the center conductor of the coaxial cable as the radiator and four 19 inch (48.25 cm) wires attached to the coaxial cable shield as the counterpoise (ground plane) (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). The counterpoise wires can be fitted to an SO-239 connector if available, or may be simply wrapped around the braid and soldered. Form a loop or hook at the top of the center conductor for hanging the antenna. Counterpoise wires should be bent downward such that they form a 45 degree angle with respect to the horizontal plane.

A similar UHF antenna can be constructed by cutting the vertical element to 9 inches (22.9 cm), making the counterpoise wires 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) in length and also bent downward at a 45 degree angle.

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When installing dipole antennas between two trees, ensure that you leave enough slack to account for the trees moving in windy conditions.

If the dipole is too tight, the trees will not be forgiving.

Figure 1 Ground Plane Design for VHF and UHF

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Figure 2 Example of Field Expedient VHF Ground Plane Antenna

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E.1.2 Coaxial Sleeve Antennas (VHF) Another useful and simple antenna for VHF operation is a coaxial sleeve antenna that uses the center conductor of the coaxial cable as the radiating element and the shield braid of the coaxial cable as the counterpoise. In this example, the outer jacket is removed to expose 19.5 inches of the shield braid. The braid is compressed to expand its diameter and rolled inside-out over the outer jacket, forming a coaxial sleeve. This sleeve is stretched tightly downward and secured to the outer jacket with tape or a cable tie, The insulation surrounding the center conductor is trimmed away to expose the bare center conductor wire. Make a loop or hook at the top of the center conductor for hanging the antenna.

A similar UHF antenna can be constructed by cutting the vertical element to 9 inches and making the coaxial sleeve 8.5 inches in length.

Figure 3 Coaxial Sleeve Antenna Design

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Figure 4 Example of VHF Coaxial Sleeve Antenna

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E.1.3 Counterpoises and Improving Range for Hand-held RadiosThe range of a typical handheld radio can usually be improved by adding a counterpoise t replace the missing half of the vertical dipole. Use a piece of wire (Length to equal one quarter wavelength +5%) and attach it to the radio body or shell of the antenna connector

Range can also be improved by moving the antenna as high as possible – stand on a roof top or at least hold the radio over your head. Ensure there are no obstructions (especially metal ones) between you and the other station.

Hold the radio so the antenna is vertical.

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Band

Inches

CM

146 19.5 49.5

220 11.5 29.2

440 6.5 16.5

E.1.4 Dipole Antennas (HF) Field expedient HF antennas are often simple dipoles or inverted-V dipoles. Dipoles are typically made from 2 equal lengths of wire attached to a center insulator where the coaxial cable or ladder line is attached and the outer ends hung between 2 anchor points using insulators and cord or heavy nylon string-trimmer line which serves both as an end insulator and a support line. If available, a center support line can be used to relieve strain on the other support lines. Center and end insulators can be commercial items or made from any non-conducting material such as the plastic cap from a water bottle or from plastic strips cut from a disposable water bottle.

Single-band dipoles are among the easiest antennas to build. All you need is some stranded, copper wire (insulated or non-insulated) and three plastic or ceramic insulators. A 1/2-wavelength dipole is made up of two pieces of wire, each 1/4-wavelength long. (the “legs” of the dipole)

Calculating the lengths of the 1/4-wavelength wires is simple. Just grab a calculator and perform the following bit of division:

Length (feet) = 234/frequency (MHz) or Length (meters) = 75/frequency (MHz) Note: The functional difference between insulated and non-insulated wire is that the insulation adds dielectric loading. This results in the radial being electrically longer by roughly 4%.

You should add about six inches to the results of your calculations.

You’ll need that length margin to

1. Wrap the end of the wire around an insulator and wrap it around itself; and2. trim and tune for the lowest SWR. (SWR stands for Standing Wave Ratio). 3. It is measured with a device known as an SWR meter. Many modern transceivers

include SWR meters, or you can purchase them separately. An ideal SWR is 1:1.

Join the two wires in the center with an insulator, then place insulators at both ends. Solder the center conductor of your coaxial cable feed line to one side of the center insulator. (It doesn’t matter which side.) Solder the shield braid of your cable to the other side. Connect ropes, nylon string or whatever to the end insulators and haul your antenna skyward. Get it as high as you can and as straight as possible. Don’t hesitate to bend your dipole if that’s what it takes to make it fit.

Once your dipole is safely airborne, power up your transmitter and check the SWR at many points throughout the band. (It helps if you can plot the results on graph paper.) If you see that the SWR is getting lower as you move lower in frequency, your antenna is too long. Trim a couple of inches from each end and try again. On the other hand, if you see that the SWR is getting higher as you go lower in frequency, your antenna is too short. You’ll need to add wire to both ends and make another series of measurements.

When you’ve finished trimming your dipole, you’ll probably end up with an SWR of 1.5:1 or less at the center frequency, rising to 2:1 or somewhat higher at either end of the band. Don’t expect a 1:1 SWR across the entire band. By carefully trimming the antenna you can move the low-SWR portion to cover your favorite frequencies.

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MHz Non-Insulated Wire Insulated Wire

Feet Meters Feet Meters

1.90 123.2 39.5 128.1 41.1

3.80 61.6 19.7 64 20.5

3.90 60 19.2 62.4 20.0

5.37 43.6 14.0 45.3 14.5

7.20 32.5 10.4 33.8 10.8

14.20 16.5 5.3 17.1 5.5

Suggested Dipole Wire Length (Based on 14 AWG Wire)

Notes1. Lengths given are for the leg on each side antenna (1/4 wavelength) – entire antenna will be

twice this length (the lengths in feet are decimal not feet and inches ie: 16.5 is not 16’ 5” inches but 16’ 6”)

2. Legs need to be cut an extra 12-18 inches (30-45cms) longer to accommodate going through the insulator eye and then being wrapped around itself and soldered

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Appendix F - ConnectorsF.1 RJ-45 Wiring T586A is the predominant wiring scheme in Canada (T586Eh!)

Pin Pair T586A T586B

Color Name Color Name

1 2 White/Green RxData+ White/Orange TxData+

2 2 Green RxData- Orange TxData-

3 3 White/Orange TxData+ White/Green RxData+

4 1 Blue Blue

5 1 White/Blue White/Blue

6 3 Orange TxData- Green RxData-

7 4 White/Brown White/Brown

8 4 Brown Brown

F.2 Anderson PowerPole Connectors www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/powerpole/index.aspx

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Part Part NumberRed Shell 1327Black Shell 1327G6PP15 Connector (20-16ga) 1332PP30 Connector (14-12ga) 1331PP45 Connector (10ga) 261G2

“Red-Right/Tongue-Top”

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F.3 RS-232 Connectors (DB9 and DB25) “Front” refers to the ends with the pins; “rear” refers to the end with the cable. The following is a view of the pins. Looking at the front of the female connector (rear of male):

DB9 DB25 Signal

1 8 CD – Carrier Detect

2 3 RD – Receive Data

3 2 TD- Transmit Data *

4 20 DTR- Data Terminal Ready *

5 1 & 7 Ground**

6 6 DSR – Data Set Ready

7 4 RTS – Request to Send

6 5 CTS – Clear to Send

7 22 RI – Ring Indicator

* an output from the computer to the outside world

** on the DB 25 Pin 1 is the Protective Ground and Pin 7 is the Signal Ground

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F.4 RF connectors

UHF – PL259 SO 239

“Mini-UHF”

BNC

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SMA RP-SMA – found on some Wi-Fi radios

TNC RP-TNC - found on some consumer-grade Wi-Fi radios

FME –(for Mobile Equipment)

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Appendix G – Cable PropertiesWt per

50 ftAttenuation (dB per 100ft)

RG- Cable type Ω 1Mhz 30Mhz 150Mhz 500Mhz 1GHzRG-174 Belden 8216 50 0.4 0.77 4.46 10.76 21.81 33.64 TMS LMR-100A 50 0.5 0.71 3.92 8.91 16.68 24.12 TMS LMR-200 50 1.1 0.32 1.77 3.98 7.34 10.48RG-58 Belden 9201 50 1.2 0.36 2.10 5.12 10.54 16.44RG-58 Belden 8240 50 1.3 0.35 1.99 4.75 9.53 14.58RG-58A Belden 8219 50 1.3 0.39 2.30 5.60 11.51 17.94RG-58C Belden 8259 50 1.3 0.46 2.73 6.80 14.31 22.69RG-58 Wireman CQ125 50 1.4 0.41 2.35 5.56 10.97 16.57RG-58C Wireman CQ127 50 1.5 0.47 2.76 6.87 14.44 22.88RG-59 Belden 8212 75 1.5 0.30 1.67 3.85 7.36 10.84 TMS LMR-240 50 1.7 0.24 1.34 3.02 5.59 8.00RG-59B Belden 8263 75 1.8 0.32 1.81 4.19 8.04 11.88RG-62A Belden 9269 93 1.8 0.26 1.45 3.27 6.06 8.69RG-8X Belden 9258 50 1.9 0.27 1.64 4.15 8.88 14.23RG-141A Belden 83241 50 1.9 0.37 2.09 4.82 9.15 13.41 TMS LMR-400 50 3.4 0.12 0.67 1.52 2.84 4.11RG-6A Belden 8215 75 3.5 0.26 1.49 3.46 6.67 9.90RG-11 Belden 8213 75 3.9 0.11 0.67 1.62 3.32 5.17RG-8 Wireman CQ106 50 4.4 0.14 0.78 1.77 3.30 4.76RG-11A Belden 8261 75 4.8 0.17 1.02 2.54 5.35 8.48RG-8 Wireman CQ102 50 4.9 0.12 0.68 1.58 3.04 4.49RG-213 Belden 8267 50 5.2 0.19 1.10 2.65 5.33 8.17RG-8 Belden 8237 50 5.3 0.17 0.99 2.38 4.80 7.39RG-8 Belden 9913 50 5.8 0.12 0.68 1.58 3.02 4.47 TMS LMR-600 50 6.6 0.08 0.42 0.97 1.82 2.65Heliax Andrew LDF4-50A 50 7.5 0.06 0.36 0.82 1.53 2.22 TMS LMR-900 50 13.3 0.05 0.29 0.66 1.24 1.79Heliax Andrew LDF5-50A 50 16.5 0.04 0.20 0.45 0.85 1.25Heliax Andrew LDF6-50A 50 30.0 0.02 0.14 0.32 0.61 0.90RG-213 Wireman CQ110 50 48.5 0.14 0.86 2.23 4.91 8.01

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Appendix H Coded Squelch Systems

H.1 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) Tones and Codes Sorted by PL Sorted by Frequency

PL Freq Pl Freq Freq PL Freq PL1A 103.5 9Z 229.1 67 XZ 136.5 4Z

1B 107.2 M1 203.5 69.3 WZ 141.3 4A

1Z 100 M2 210.7 71.9 XA 146.2 4B

2A 114.8 M3 218.1 74.4 WA 151.4 5Z

2B 118.8 M4 225.7 77 XB 156.7 5A

2Z 110.9 M5 233.6 79.7 WB 162.2 5B

3A 127.3 M6 241.8 82.5 YZ 167.9 6Z

3B 131.8 M7 250.3 85.4 YA 173.8 6A

3Z 123 WA 74.4 88.5 YB 179.9 6B

4A 141.3 WB 79.7 91.5 ZZ 186.2 7Z

4B 146.2 WZ 69.3 94.8 ZA 192.8 7A

4Z 136.5 XA 71.9 97.4 ZB 203.5 M1

5A 156.7 XB 77 100 1Z 206.5 8Z

5B 162.2 XZ 67 103.5 1A 210.7 M2

5Z 151.4 YA 85.4 107.2 1B 218.1 M3

6A 173.8 YB 88.5 110.9 2Z 225.7 M4

6B 179.9 YZ 82.5 114.8 2A 229.1 9Z

6Z 167.9 ZA 94.8 118.8 2B 233.6 M5

7A 192.8 ZB 97.4 123 3Z 241.8 M6

7Z 186.2 ZZ 91.5 127.3 3A 250.3 M7

8Z 206.5 131.8 3B

CTCSS refers to sub-audible tones which are used to access a repeater or open the squelch on a receiver. The term “PL Code” is a registered trademark of Motorola.

These may be used when programming transmit and receive frequencies into a transceiver. CTCSS tones are used in order to minimize co-channel interference and/or to “mask” unwanted transmissions. A repeater configured to require a CTCSS tone will remain silent until it receives a transmission from a radio sending the correct CTCSS tone.

Likewise, a radio configured with a CTCSS tone on the receive side will not open squelch unless the transmitting station sends the correct tone. Communications Plans (ICS Form 205) should list any required CTCSS tones. Use the tables above when searching for the complete

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CTCSS tone frequency, or to determine a CTCSS tone frequency when provided with a PL Code

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H.2 Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)Normal Inverted Normal Inverted Normal Inverted Normal Inverted

23 47 155 731 325 526 516 432

25 244 156 265 331 465 523 246

26 464 162 503 332 455 526 325

31 627 165 251 343 532 532 343

32 51 172 36 346 612 546 132

36 172 174 74 351 243 565 703

43 445 205 263 356 212 606 631

47 23 212 356 364 131 612 346

51 32 223 134 365 125 624 632

53 452 225 122 371 734 627 31

54 413 226 411 411 226 631 606

65 271 243 351 412 143 632 624

71 306 244 25 413 54 654 743

72 245 245 72 423 315 662 466

73 506 246 523 431 723 664 311

74 174 251 165 432 516 703 565

114 712 252 462 445 43 712 114

115 152 255 446 446 255 723 431

116 754 261 732 452 53 731 155

122 225 263 205 454 266 732 261

125 365 265 156 455 332 734 371

131 364 266 454 462 252 743 654

132 546 271 65 464 26 754 116

134 223 274 145 465 331

143 412 306 71 466 662

145 274 311 664 503 162

152 115 315 423 506 73

DCS codes are a newer form of coded squelch that was added to offer additional options beyond the CTCSS tones. (These are referred to a Digital Private Line [DPL] by Motorola). Some older radios do not have the ability to utilize DCS codes. DCS codes function the same way and are utilized in a similar manner to CTCSS tones. Communications Plans documented

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Appendix I Incident Command System (ICS) I.1 Basic ICS Organization

I.1.1 ICS Organizational Chart The ICS organizational chart is a graphic representation of the incident, including:

Positions and functions activated

Chain of command

Reporting relationships

Responsibilities delegated

Information flow

By principle, NIMS is a framework for interoperability and compatibility. ICS is modular and scalable system suitable for incidents and events of all types and sizes. Common terminology, which covers organizational functions, resource descriptions, and incident facilities, is a central part of NIMS that is particularly important for good communications. Therefore, appropriate and consistent use of these terms and organizational elements is important when creating ICS organizations.

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I.1.2 ICS Organizational Chart

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I.1.3 Expanded ICS Organization

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I.1.4 Logistics Section Communications Unit

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I.1.5 Communications Unit Organizational Structure

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I.1.6 ICS Position Titles

Strike Team

/Task Force

Unit

Division/G

roup

Branch

General S

taff (Section)

Com

mand S

taff

Incident Com

mand

Organizational

Level

Leader

Leader

Supervisor

Director

Chief

Officer

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omm

ander

Title

Single R

esource B

oss

Manager

n/a

Deputy

Deputy

Assistant

Deputy

Support Position

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I.2 Communications Unit Position Descriptions

I.2.1 Auxiliary Communications Auxiliary Communications, or “AuxComm”, refers to organizations and personnel which provide various types of emergency communications support to emergency management, public safety, and other government agencies. AuxComm services are typically voluntary, and are commonly provided by amateur radio communicators, but may also include other volunteer organizations which have established relationships with the government organizations they support.

AuxComm services include emergency, backup, or supplemental communications support to government or non-government agencies during unexpected emergencies, planned events, or training exercises. AuxComm resources include a wide array of communications technology and personnel expertise which may be activated or deployed within the Communications Unit of the ICS organization. Auxiliary Communications personnel are considered Technical Specialists (THSPs) within the Communications Unit organizational structure.

I.2.2 Communications Unit Leader (COML) 1. Plans and manages the technical and operational functions of the Communications Unit during an incident or event

2. Supervises the Communications Unit. Manages Communications Unit personnel (INCM, RADO, COMT, THSP)

3. Participates in incident action planning.

4. Prepares the Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS Form 205)

I.2.3 Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) 1. Establishes and manages an Incident Communications Center (ICC)

2. Supervises RADO positions

3. Assists the COML

I.2.4 Radio Operator (RADO) 1. Staff positions in the ICC

2. Responsible for documenting radio and telephone messages

3. Incident Dispatchers, Tactical Dispatchers, and Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) team members may be assigned to RADO positions by a COML

4. RADOs, Incident Dispatchers, Tactical Dispatchers, and TERT team members typically receive specialized training to operate in an incident-based environment

I.2.5 Incident Communications Technician (COMT) 1. Responsible for supporting the technical functions of the Communications Unit

2. Install, test, troubleshoot communications systems

3. Identify requirements for radio system coverage

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4. Support battery needs

5. Resolve interference issues

6. Program radios

7. Maintain/repair equipment

I.2.6 Technical Specialist (THSP) 1. Possesses expertise in specific types of communications technology (e.g., audio gateways, radio caches, telephone, data, mobile communications assets, auxiliary communications)

2. Possess a particular skill or qualification involving communications technology, e.g., geographic information systems (GIS), Amateur Radio, information technology (IT), radio programming

I.3 External Support to the Communications Unit

I.3.1 Communications Coordinator (COMC) 1. The COMC is not technically part of the Communications Unit, but serves as an interface to COMLs in the field

2. Provides support to the Communications Unit and COML

3. Responsibilities frequently performed by ESF #2 representative in an EOC, or a Public Safety Communications Center supervisor. May operate at the local, regional, provicial, or federal levels

4. Performs frequency coordination responsibilities within a region or a state during an incident or event

5. Reviews Incident Radio Communications Plans to ensure communications channels / talkgroups are allocated and used effectively. Works with the COML to assign channel/talkgroup resources in support of the Incident Radio Communications Plan

6. Coordinates among multiple incident sites, dispatch centers, incident command personnel, etc., to prevent or resolve interference issues

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I.4 ICS Roles and Responsibilities

Incident Command - sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility at the incident or event. Command Staff Positions - assigned to carry out staff functions needed to support the Incident Commander. Public Information Officer - the conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media. Safety Officer - monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel. Liaison Officer - the primary contact for supporting organizations that are assisting at an incident, but are not participating within the ICS structure. General Staff Positions - responsible for the functional aspects of the incident command structure. Operations - conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan. Develops the defined objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources. Planning - prepares and documents the Incident Action Plan to accomplish the objectives, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records. Logistics - provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the operational objectives. Finance/Administration - monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses. Section - the organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident management (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration). The Section level is organizationally between Branch and Incident Commander. Branch - the organizational level having functional, geographical, or jurisdictional responsibility for major parts of the incident operations. The Branch level is organizationally between Section and Division/Group in the Operations Section, and between Section and Units in the Logistics Section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman Numerals, by function, or by jurisdiction name. Division - the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. The Division level is organizationally between Branches and Strike Teams. Group - groups are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation. Groups are located between Branches and Resources. Unit - the organizational element having functional responsibility for a specific incident planning, logistics, or finance/administration activity. Task Force - a group of resources with common communications and a leader that may be pre-established and sent to an incident, or formed at an incident. Strike Team - specified combinations of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader.Single Resource - an individual piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or an established crew or team of individuals with a defined work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

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I.5 ICS Forms http://www.icscanada.ca/en/Forms.htmlThe ICS uses a series of standard forms and supporting documents that convey directions for the accomplishment of the objectives and distributing information. Listed below are the standard ICS form titles and descriptions of each form:

# Standard Form Title Description

201 Incident Briefing Provides the Incident Command/Unified Command and General Staffs with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident. This form also serves as a permanent record of the initial response to the incident.

202 Incident Objectives Describes the basic strategy and objectives for use during each operational period.

203 Organization Assignment List

Provides information on the response organization and personnel staffing

204 Assignment List Used to inform personnel of assignments. After Incident Command/Unified Command approve the objectives, staff members receive the assignment information contained in this form.

205 Incident Radio Communications Plan

Provides, in one location, information on the assignments for all communications equipment for each operational period. The plan is a summary of information. Information from the Incident Communications Plan on frequency assignments can be placed on the appropriate Assignment form (ICS Form 204).

205A

Incident Contact List The Communications List (ICS 205A) records methods of contact for incident personnel. While the Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS 205) is used to provide information on all radio frequencies down to the Division/Group level, the ICS 205A indicates all methods of contact for personnel assigned to the incident (radio frequencies, phone numbers, pager numbers, etc.), and functions as an incident directory.

206 Medical Plan Provides information on incident medical aid stations, transportation services, hospitals, and medical emergency procedures.

207 Organization Chart

208 Safety Message/Plan

209 Incident Status Summary Summarizes incident information for staff members and external parties, and provides information to the Public Information Officer for preparation of media releases.

211 Incident Check-In List Used to check in personnel and equipment arriving at or departing from the incident. Check-in/out consists of reporting specific information that is recorded on the form.

213 General Message Used by:

Incident dispatchers to record incoming messages that cannot be orally transmitted to the intended recipients.

EOC and other incident personnel to transmit messages via radio or telephone to the addressee.

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Incident personnel to send any message or notification that requires hard-copy delivery to other incident personnel.

214 Activity Log Provides a record of unit activities. Unit Logs can provide a basic reference from which to extract information for inclusion in any after-action report.

215 Operational Planning Worksheet

Documents decisions made concerning resource needs for the next operational period. The Planning Section uses this Worksheet to complete Assignment Lists, and the Logistics Section uses it for ordering resources for the incident. This form may be used as a source document for updating resource information on other ICS forms such as the ICS 209.

215A

Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis

Communicates to the Operations and Planning Section Chiefs safety and health issues identified by the Safety Officer.

216 Radio Requirements Worksheet

217A

Communications Resource Availability Worksheet

This worksheet is prepared prior to an incident with complete details of available channels/talkgroups in a given area. This document should include all public safety frequencies/talkgroups available (with established use agreements), regardless of agency, discipline or ownership, with the understanding that authorization may be required to use them.

218 Support Vehicle Inventory

220 Air Operations Summary Provides information on air operations including the number, type, location, and specific assignments of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

221 Demobilization Checklist

224 Crew Performance Rating

225 Incident Personnel Performance Rating

226 General Plan Addresses long-term objectives approved by Incident Command/ Unified Command. These objectives are often expressed as milestones (i.e., timeframes for the completion of all and/or portions of incident response operations). A General Plan should identify the major tasks to be carried out through to the end of emergency response operations, the duration of the tasks, and the major equipment and personnel resources needed to accomplish the tasks within the specified duration.

309 Communications Log The Communications Log may be used to record telephone or radio traffic when other means are not available. It may serve as the only record of communication or tactical actions.

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I.5.1 ICS Form 205 http://www.icscanada.ca/images/upload//ICS%20205.pdf

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I.5.2 ICS Form 213 http://www.icscanada.ca/images/upload//ICS%20213.pdf

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http://www.icscanada.ca/images/upload/ICS%20213.pdf

I.5.3 ICS Form 214 www.icscanada.ca/images/upload//ICS%20Form%20214.docx

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I.5.4 ICS Form 217A www.icscanada.ca/images/upload//ICS%20Form%20217A.docx

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Appendix J – Suggested Software It is suggested the following applications be kept on a memory stick so they can installed on a PC if necessary. AuxComm personnel should also be familiar with the use of them .

Name Purpose LinkFoxit PDF Reader

Reader for PDF Files https://www.foxitsoftware.com/products/pdf-reader/

7-Zip Compression Software http://www.7-zip.org/

LibreOffice

Open Source Office suite https://www.libreoffice.org/

PuTTY SSH TelNet Client http://www.putty.org/

Google Earth Pro

Mapping Software https://www.google.ca/earth/download/gep/agree.html

Echolink Alternate Internet-Radio Linking

http://www.echolink.org/register_data.jsp

Chirp Programming Software for Amateur Radio Rigs

http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download

RMS Express

Radio Based Email Client for Winlink

https://www.winlink.org/RMSExpress

AWGPE Sound card based replacement for a TNC

http://www.sv2agw.com/ham/agwpe.htm

ITSHFBC

HF Propagation Software http://www.greg-hand.com/hfwin32.html

PC-ALE Allows computer controlled Automatic Link Establishment

http://hflink.com/pcale/

QRG File

Needed for PC-ALE to function correctly

http://hflink.com/pcale/

NBEMS Digital Communication software should include the applications listed below

http://w1hkj.com/download.html

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FLDigi Digital Modem

FLAmp Amateur Multicast Protocol

FLNet Net Control Management Tool

FLRig Rig Control Application

FLMsg Forms manager

FLWrap Message Encapsulation/Compression

XMLs XML files to allow Rig Control – one file for each rig type t

FLLog Logging Software

FLARQ Fast Light Automatic Repeat Request

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Appendix K - Standard Phonetic Alphabet and its Equivalents

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Appendix L- AUXFOG URL/Website Listing

APCO International: www.apcointl.org

APRS – www.aprs.org

AREDN (Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network) –www.aredn.org

Canadian Coast Guard - www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - ccga-gcac.ca

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre - www.ciffc.ca

Canadian Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) - www.casara.ca

Canadian Topo Mapping - http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/atlas-canada/read-about-topographic-maps/16840

Canadian Wildland Fire Information System - http://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/fw

CASM: http://www.publicsafetytools.info/

COML-COMT Yahoo Group: groups.yahoo.com/group/OEC-COML

Earthquakes Canada - http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php

Echolink – www.echolink.org

EMAC: www.emacweb.org

FEMA (US): www.fema.gov

FEMA (US) Resource Typing www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/incident_mgmt.pdf

FEMA US) Training and Education: training.fema.gov

First Responder Communities of Practice: https://communities.firstresponder.gov

Google Crisis Map- https://google.org/crisismap/weather_and_events

HF-ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) - http://hflink.com/automaticlinkestablishment/

IARU EmComm Guide - http://www.iaru.org/uploads/1/3/0/7/13073366/emcomm_guide_1jan2015.pdf

ICS Interactive Forms: http://www.icscanada.ca/en/Forms.html

International Telecommunication Union (ITU): www.itu.int

Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) – www.irlp.net

Lessons Learned Information Sharing (US) : www.llis.gov

National Emergency Number Association: www.nena.org

National Geographic Area Coordination Center (US): gacc.nifc.gov

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (US): www.nist.gov

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) (US): www.nifc.gov

National Interagency Incident Communications (US): www.nifc.gov/NIICD (case sensitive)

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http://www.icscanada.ca/en/Forms.html

http://www.iaru.org/uploads/1/3/0/7/13073366/emcomm_guide_1jan2015.pdf

http://hflink.com/automaticlinkestablishment/

https://google.org/crisismap/weather_and_events

https://communities.firstresponder.gov/

C:\\Users\\jsutton\\Desktop\\www.fema.gov\\pdf\\emergency\\nims\\incident_mgmt.pdf

http://www.echolink.org/

http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php

http://www.publicsafetytools.info/

http://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/fw

http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/atlas-canada/read-about-topographic-maps/16840

http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/atlas-canada/read-about-topographic-maps/16840

http://ccga-gcac.ca/

National Public Safety Telecommunications Council: www.npstc.org

National Regional Planning Council (NRPC) (US) www.nrpc.us

National Search & Rescue Secretariat - www.nss-snrs.gc.ca/en/index.page

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) (US): www.nwcg.gov

Radio Reference: www.radioreference.com

Red Cross Safe and Well: www.redcross.ca

Repeaterbook – https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/index.php?state_id=none

Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce: www.njti-tert.org

Weather Underground: www.wunderground.com

Winlink – www.winlink.org

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http://www.winlink.org/

https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/index.php?state_id=none

http://www.nss-snrs.gc.ca/en/index.page

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Appendix M- Glossary and Terms

ACS Auxiliary Communications Service ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service ATM Automated Teller Machine AUXCOMM Auxiliary Communications AUXFOG Auxiliary Field Operations Guide AWG American Wire Gauge CB Citizens Band COML Communications Unit Leader COMT Incident Communications Technician CTCSS Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System DC Direct Current DCS Digital Coded Squelch EMCOMM Emergency Communications EOC Emergency Operations Center ETA Estimated Time of Arrival FOG Field Operations Guide FRS Family Radio Service GIS Geographic Information System GMRS General Mobile Radio Service GPS Global Positioning System HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HF High Frequency IARU International Amateur Radio Union

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ICS Incident Command System INCM Incident Communications Center Manager NAC Network Access Code NIFOG National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (US)NIMS National Incident Management System NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (US)PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network RADO Radio Operator RF Radio Frequency SAR Search and Rescue SWR Standing Wave Ratio TERT Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce THSP Technical Specialist TICP Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan UHF Ultra high frequency VHF Very high frequency VOM Volt-Ohm Milliammeter

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CreditsJohn E. Peterson*

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

Telecommunications Specialist

Tom Brown / N4TAB

North Carolina AuxComm Coordinator

North Carolina Communications Leader (COML)

Ken Carpenter*

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

Telecommunications Specialist

Lee H. Cooper / W5LHC

Senior IT Project Manager

Texas Department of State Health Services

Mike Corey / KI1U

Emergency Preparedness Manager

American Radio Relay League

Sandra K. Dooley

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

Functional Area IPT Lead for COMU

David Jordan / WA3GIN

CISO / OEM ESF # 2 Lead

Arlington County Government (Virginia)

Randy Kerr*

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

AuxComm, COML, COMT Instructor

Hank Koebler, Jr.*

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

AuxComm Instructor

Ross Merlin*

DHS/OEC/ICTAP

Senior Telecommunications Specialist

* Licensed Amateur Radio Operators with a

General Class license or higher.

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