Basic Communications Basic Communications User TrainingUser Training

(BCUT)(BCUT)

New Hampshire Wing, CAPNew Hampshire Wing, CAP

Version 1-2May 26, 2010

1Lt Tony ImmorlicaCommunications Training OfficerNew Hampshire Wing

What is Communications?What is Communications? Hand signalsHand signals WhistlesWhistles Light signalsLight signals TelephoneTelephone TextingTexting FacebookFacebook TwitterTwitter EmailEmail RadiosRadios

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So, what is communications?So, what is communications?

The The meaningfulmeaningful transfer of transfer of informationinformation

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What is this course?What is this course?

Basic Communications User TrainingBasic Communications User Training Authorizes the member to operate CAP radiosAuthorizes the member to operate CAP radios How to talk the CAP wayHow to talk the CAP way How to operate CAP radiosHow to operate CAP radios Introduce the other communications coursesIntroduce the other communications courses Completion qualifies the student for a Radio Completion qualifies the student for a Radio

Operator Authorization (ROA) – CAPF 76Operator Authorization (ROA) – CAPF 76

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Who is this course for?Who is this course for?

Cadets – Must have Curry AwardCadets – Must have Curry Award Seniors – Must have Level 1Seniors – Must have Level 1 All – Must have OpSecAll – Must have OpSec

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What is CAP Communications?What is CAP Communications?

Provide the commander with a reliable Provide the commander with a reliable means of commanding their troops and to means of commanding their troops and to communicate with upper and lower communicate with upper and lower echelons.echelons.

Provide a reliable point-to-point and air-to-Provide a reliable point-to-point and air-to-ground communications network.ground communications network.

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Who regulates CAP communications?Who regulates CAP communications? National Telecommunications and National Telecommunications and

Information Administration (NTIA) Information Administration (NTIA) Authorizes Authorizes Federal Agencies [including CAP] to Federal Agencies [including CAP] to

use specific frequenciesuse specific frequencies

CAP CAP Regulations Regulations are promulgated byare promulgated by United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force CAP National, Region and WingCAP National, Region and Wing

Public stations are Public stations are licensedlicensed by the FCC by the FCC Federal agencies [inc. CAP] are Federal agencies [inc. CAP] are notnot allowed to use allowed to use

services allocated exclusively to the public sectorservices allocated exclusively to the public sector This This excludes excludes the use of Amateur Radio and Citizens the use of Amateur Radio and Citizens

Band for CAP business.Band for CAP business.77

CAP Communications RegulationsCAP Communications Regulations

CAPR 100-1 Primary rules and CAPR 100-1 Primary rules and proceduresprocedures

CAPR 100-3 Radio Telephone OperationsCAPR 100-3 Radio Telephone Operations CAPR 174-1 Property Management and CAPR 174-1 Property Management and

AccountabilityAccountability

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Frequencies are all FOUOFrequencies are all FOUOFor Official Use OnlyFor Official Use Only

What is FOUOWhat is FOUO A designation that there A designation that there

is sensitive informationis sensitive information Used when frequency Used when frequency

documentation is documentation is needed in the needed in the documentdocument

What FOUO isn’tWhat FOUO isn’t ClassificationClassification For use on every single For use on every single

documentdocument

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Frequency information contained in this document is designated by the Department of Defense (DoD) as For

Official Use Only (FOUO) and may

not be released to anyone without the prior permission of NHQ and CAP-USAF.

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CAP Radio Operator AuthorizationCAP Radio Operator Authorization

1.1. Basic Communications User Training - BCUT Basic Communications User Training - BCUT 3-4 Hour Class on:3-4 Hour Class on:

Standard Operating ProceduresStandard Operating Procedures Local Operating ProceduresLocal Operating Procedures

Entitles CAP member to operate a CAP RadioEntitles CAP member to operate a CAP Radio Issued a CAPF 76, Radio Operator Authorization by Wing or Issued a CAPF 76, Radio Operator Authorization by Wing or

higher headquartershigher headquarters

2.2. Advanced Communications User Training - ACUTAdvanced Communications User Training - ACUT 4-5 Hour Class4-5 Hour Class Pass the Advanced Communications User Test, CAPF 119Pass the Advanced Communications User Test, CAPF 119 Entitles CAP member to be assigned a call signEntitles CAP member to be assigned a call sign Required as part of the Communications Specialty TrackRequired as part of the Communications Specialty Track

Authorization is currently done in two phases:

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NOTE: BCUT and ACUT will soon be replaced by a new Introductory Communications Users Training [ICUT] course; release date is pending

Who can talk on CAP radios?Who can talk on CAP radios?

Anyone with a Radio Operator Authorization [ROA]Anyone with a Radio Operator Authorization [ROA] Anyone who has completed appropriate training AND is Anyone who has completed appropriate training AND is

listed on a Wing or higher Headquarters roster listed on a Wing or higher Headquarters roster Anyone who is supervised by someone with an ROA or Anyone who is supervised by someone with an ROA or

appropriate authorizationappropriate authorization

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Communication Basics

How to use CommunicationsHow to use Communications

ListenListen

ListenListen

ListenListen

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I’m listening, when can I talk?I’m listening, when can I talk?

Be ready to respond, but don’t transmit Be ready to respond, but don’t transmit unless you need tounless you need to

When you do transmit, use discretion - When you do transmit, use discretion - remember that there are other people remember that there are other people listeninglistening Scanning enthusiastsScanning enthusiasts News MediaNews Media Other Federal agenciesOther Federal agencies

No code words or jargon, use prowordsNo code words or jargon, use prowords Be professionalBe professional

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What are “prowords”?What are “prowords”?

A word or phrase A word or phrase intended to provide clarityintended to provide clarity

Conservation of speechConservation of speech CAPR 100-3CAPR 100-3

Over – I’m done, you’re turn Over – I’m done, you’re turn to talkto talk

Out – I’m done with this Out – I’m done with this conversationconversation

Roger – UnderstoodRoger – Understood Wilco – Will complyWilco – Will comply Affirmative – YesAffirmative – Yes Negative – NoNegative – No Wait – standby, will be right Wait – standby, will be right

backback Break – Header done, body Break – Header done, body

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What letter was that?What letter was that? AlphaAlpha BravoBravo CharlieCharlie DeltaDelta EchoEcho FoxtrotFoxtrot GulfGulf HotelHotel IndiaIndia JulietJuliet KiloKilo LimaLima MikeMike

NovemberNovember OscarOscar PapaPapa QuebecQuebec RomeoRomeo SierraSierra TangoTango UniformUniform VictorVictor WhiskeyWhiskey X-rayX-ray YankeeYankee ZuluZulu

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What number was that?What number was that?

1 – one1 – one 2 – two2 – two 3 – three3 – three 4 – four4 – four 5 – five5 – five

6 – six6 – six 7 – seven7 – seven 8 – eight8 – eight 9 – niner9 – niner 0 – zero (not oh)0 – zero (not oh)

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How to say thingsHow to say things AnnunciateAnnunciate Spell out words using the international Spell out words using the international

alphabetalphabet Numbers: Use Prowords “FIGURES”, Numbers: Use Prowords “FIGURES”,

“DECIMAL”, “TIME”, “INITIALS”“DECIMAL”, “TIME”, “INITIALS” Less than 4 digits: say the numbers one at a timeLess than 4 digits: say the numbers one at a time

CAPSTONE 43 - pronounced CAPSTONE FOUR THREECAPSTONE 43 - pronounced CAPSTONE FOUR THREE

4 digits: either group by 2 or say thousand4 digits: either group by 2 or say thousand CHARTER OAK 3000 – pronounced CHARTER OAK THREE CHARTER OAK 3000 – pronounced CHARTER OAK THREE

THOUSANDTHOUSAND CAP 9317 – pronounced CAP NINTY-THREE SEVENTEEN CAP 9317 – pronounced CAP NINTY-THREE SEVENTEEN

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I SPELL / FIGURES /INITIALSI SPELL / FIGURES /INITIALS Use “I SPELL” for pronounceable wordsUse “I SPELL” for pronounceable words

PIZZAPIZZA ““I SPELL PIZZA PAPA INDIA ZULU ZULU ALPHA PIZZA”I SPELL PIZZA PAPA INDIA ZULU ZULU ALPHA PIZZA”

Use “FIGURE(S)” AND “INITIAL(S)” for non-wordsUse “FIGURE(S)” AND “INITIAL(S)” for non-words N516FN516F

““INITIAL NOVEMBER FIGURES FIVE ONE SIX INTIAL FOXTROT”INITIAL NOVEMBER FIGURES FIVE ONE SIX INTIAL FOXTROT”

CORRECTIONSCORRECTIONS

Use proword “CORRECTION” to correct a mistakeUse proword “CORRECTION” to correct a mistakeExample: Example:

“… “… Turn right at next corner … CORRECTION Turn left at next Turn right at next corner … CORRECTION Turn left at next corner…”corner…”

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SENDING NUMBERSSENDING NUMBERS Use Prowords “FIGURES”, “DECIMAL”, “TIME”, “INITIALS”Use Prowords “FIGURES”, “DECIMAL”, “TIME”, “INITIALS”

Digit-by-Digit Not“Seven Fifty” 750 “FIGURES SEVEN FIVE ZERO”

NinerNot Nine

849 “FIGURES EIGHT FOUR NINER”

DecimalPoint

14.5 “FIGURES ONE FOUR DECIMAL FIVE”

Z Time 1635Z “TIME ONE SIX THREE FIVE ZULU”

Initial AndFigures E21 “INITIAL ECHO FIGURES TWO ONE”

One Figureand Initial 3-A “FIGURE THREE DASH INITIAL ALPHA”

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Call SignsCall Signs

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New HampshireNew Hampshire AbenakiAbenaki MassachusettsMassachusetts PatriotPatriot MaineMaine Down EastDown East VermontVermont Vermont Vermont

CAPCAP Rhode IslandRhode Island Narragansett Narragansett ConnecticutConnecticut Charter Oak Charter Oak New JerseyNew Jersey Red DragonRed Dragon New YorkNew York White PeakWhite Peak PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Penn CAPPenn CAP Northeast Region Northeast Region CAP StoneCAP Stone National HQ CAPNational HQ CAP HEADCAPHEADCAP

Call SignsCall Signs

Single digitsSingle digits 1 – Commander1 – Commander 2 – Vice Commander2 – Vice Commander 3 – Chief of staff3 – Chief of staff 4 – Director of Communications4 – Director of Communications 5 – Chaplin5 – Chaplin

The Call Signs 1 thru 20 are Issued to Wing The Call Signs 1 thru 20 are Issued to Wing Directors.Directors.

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Call SignsCall SignsNHWGNHWG

CAP aircraft have the call sign CAP xxxxCAP aircraft have the call sign CAP xxxx First two digits are Wing NumberFirst two digits are Wing Number Second two digits are last two digits of aircraft Second two digits are last two digits of aircraft

tail numbertail number CAP 2800CAP 2800 N99100N99100 CAP 2813CAP 2813 N913CPN913CP CAP 2827CAP 2827 N827CP N827CP CAP 2830CAP 2830 N9930EN9930E CAP 2860CAP 2860 N360CPN360CP CAP 2869CAP 2869 N169CPN169CP

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When calling a stationWhen calling a station

Say the station you are calling, then your Say the station you are calling, then your stationstation ““Abenaki 45, this is Abenaki 4 – over”Abenaki 45, this is Abenaki 4 – over”

Wait a bit and try a second timeWait a bit and try a second time If there still isn’t a response, say “Nothing If there still isn’t a response, say “Nothing

Heard”Heard”

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Nobody Hears Me!Nobody Hears Me!Choose a Good Communications Site.Choose a Good Communications Site.

High ground (the higher the antenna, High ground (the higher the antenna, the better).the better).

VHF is line of site. VHF is line of site. Stay away from interference Stay away from interference

generatorsgenerators High power linesHigh power lines Power TransformersPower Transformers Underground CablesUnderground Cables Computers (even in the field)Computers (even in the field) Other radios on different frequenciesOther radios on different frequencies

Nobody Hears Me, STILL!Nobody Hears Me, STILL!Common Problems & SolutionsCommon Problems & Solutions

Operator Failure! (This is the most Operator Failure! (This is the most common cause!)common cause!) Make sure you are following normal procedures and briefings.Make sure you are following normal procedures and briefings.

Check the radioCheck the radio Is the radio turned on, correct channel, and volume up?Is the radio turned on, correct channel, and volume up? Is the battery good? (Replace with a charged battery)Is the battery good? (Replace with a charged battery) Switch to a repeater, if availableSwitch to a repeater, if available

Ask for a relay (from aircraft if available)Ask for a relay (from aircraft if available) Move to higher ground or another locationMove to higher ground or another location If all else fails, find a telephone that works.If all else fails, find a telephone that works.

When answering a callWhen answering a call Say the station who is calling, then say Say the station who is calling, then say

your stationyour station ““Abenaki 4, this is Abenaki 45 – over”Abenaki 4, this is Abenaki 45 – over”

Once communications are established, Once communications are established, you do not need to keep saying your call you do not need to keep saying your call signsign

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Always end a transmission with Always end a transmission with OVEROVER or or OUT OUT - - NOT BOTH!NOT BOTH!

Do not use “Roger Wilco” instead of Wilco. Do not use “Roger Wilco” instead of Wilco.

““Roger Wilco” means “Last transmission Roger Wilco” means “Last transmission received OK last transmission received received OK last transmission received OK and I will comply.”OK and I will comply.”

On Closing the ContactOn Closing the Contact

“… “… Abenaki 45 OUT”Abenaki 45 OUT”

When ending a callWhen ending a call

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5 Habits of a Good Radio 5 Habits of a Good Radio OperatorOperator

Speak clearlySpeak clearly Annunciate your words.Annunciate your words. Speak slowly Speak slowly Remain calm no matter what happens - Remain calm no matter what happens -

Never PanicNever Panic THINK - “Use Your Head”THINK - “Use Your Head”

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Prohibited Operating Prohibited Operating PracticesPractices

Violation of Radio SilenceViolation of Radio Silence Personal ConversationPersonal Conversation Transmitting in a Net without permission of NCSTransmitting in a Net without permission of NCS Lack of identifying call signLack of identifying call sign Excessive tuning and testingExcessive tuning and testing Use of Amateur Radio or Citizens Band frequencies Use of Amateur Radio or Citizens Band frequencies

for CAP business, and Vice-Versa.for CAP business, and Vice-Versa. FRS/GMRS may be used on missions only if search subject FRS/GMRS may be used on missions only if search subject

may have such radiosmay have such radios

Use of 10 codes or Amateur Radio Q SignalsUse of 10 codes or Amateur Radio Q Signals

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Radio Basics

Basics of Radio: PropagationBasics of Radio: PropagationThe path radio waves take – dependent on frequencyThe path radio waves take – dependent on frequency

VHFVHF – Very High Frequency - is only capable – Very High Frequency - is only capable of of line-of-siteline-of-site communications communications Buildings, mountains, leaves may interfereBuildings, mountains, leaves may interfere Higher an aircraft, the wider coverageHigher an aircraft, the wider coverage

2500’ AGL has an effective radius of 50 Miles2500’ AGL has an effective radius of 50 Miles

HFHF - High Frequency - is capable of - High Frequency - is capable of world world wide wide communicationcommunication StronglyStrongly dependent on frequency, antenna, time dependent on frequency, antenna, time

of day of day

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Basics of Radio: ModesBasics of Radio: ModesThe type of modulationThe type of modulation

To send a signal via radio, you modulate or superimpose To send a signal via radio, you modulate or superimpose voice on a carrier of radio frequency energy. AM, FM voice on a carrier of radio frequency energy. AM, FM and SSB are just ways of sending voice information.and SSB are just ways of sending voice information.

CAP uses CAP uses AM – amplitude modulationAM – amplitude modulation FM - frequency modulation, andFM - frequency modulation, and SSB – single sideband SSB – single sideband

along with some “P25” digital modes.along with some “P25” digital modes. Normally, we use:Normally, we use:

AM on Aircraft BandsAM on Aircraft Bands SSB on HFSSB on HF FM on VHF and UHFFM on VHF and UHF

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FM is used by CAP for VHF radios in vehicles, FM is used by CAP for VHF radios in vehicles, aircraft, walkie-talkies and base stations, for aircraft, walkie-talkies and base stations, for short rangeshort range comms. comms.

The advantage is less static from ignition The advantage is less static from ignition systems in vehicles, and excellent audio quality. systems in vehicles, and excellent audio quality.

FM also has a “capture effect” where the FM also has a “capture effect” where the strongest station comes in over a weaker strongest station comes in over a weaker station. That is good and bad.station. That is good and bad.

CAP also uses FM in the ISR UHF radios.CAP also uses FM in the ISR UHF radios.

Basics of Radio: FMBasics of Radio: FMFrequency ModulationFrequency Modulation

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CAP uses SSB on HFCAP uses SSB on HF SSB uses a very small bandwidth, SSB uses a very small bandwidth,

compared to AM and FM modescompared to AM and FM modes Used for L O N G Distance CommsUsed for L O N G Distance Comms HF Operation is specialized, but very HF Operation is specialized, but very

useful because it is very efficientuseful because it is very efficient Seek Special Training in HF, not included Seek Special Training in HF, not included

in this course. Ask your Comm. Officerin this course. Ask your Comm. Officer

Basics of Radio: SSBBasics of Radio: SSBSingle SidebandSingle Sideband

Used in aircraft radios to communicate with ATC, Used in aircraft radios to communicate with ATC, tower, other aircraft, airport operations, etc.tower, other aircraft, airport operations, etc.

Worldwide standard for aircraft communicationWorldwide standard for aircraft communication Very old type of modulation first used in early Very old type of modulation first used in early

development of radiodevelopment of radio Tends to be noisy, easily interfered with. Allows Tends to be noisy, easily interfered with. Allows

lots of static and ignition noise. Bad feature.lots of static and ignition noise. Bad feature. Allows two stations to be heard over one another Allows two stations to be heard over one another

– i.e. no capture effect as with FM. Good feature.– i.e. no capture effect as with FM. Good feature. Both AM and FM are used on VHF in CAPBoth AM and FM are used on VHF in CAP

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Basics of Radio: AMBasics of Radio: AMAmplitude ModulationAmplitude Modulation

Types of radiosTypes of radios EJ JohnsonEJ Johnson

Base RadioBase Radio Mobile RadioMobile Radio PortablePortable

MotorolaMotorola HFHF ALEALE

ICOMICOM ISRISR

Aircraft RadiosAircraft Radios Aircraft use two types:Aircraft use two types:

AM – used mostly by AM – used mostly by pilots to communicate pilots to communicate with Air Traffic Controlwith Air Traffic Control

FM – used primarily by FM – used primarily by Mission Observer to Mission Observer to communicate with communicate with Mission BaseMission Base

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Ask for and receive specific instructions for Ask for and receive specific instructions for each type of radio you will operateeach type of radio you will operate

Simplex vs. DuplexSimplex vs. Duplex

Repeaters – Duplex modeRepeaters – Duplex mode Used to extend coverage and Used to extend coverage and

get over obstaclesget over obstacles

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Single Frequency - One Station at a Time

Two Frequencies - One Station at a Time

Repeater increases the range of mobilestations due to its high profile location

SimplexSimplex Transmit and receive on Transmit and receive on the same frequencythe same frequency Buildings, terrain, altitudeBuildings, terrain, altitude

DuplexDuplexTransmit on one frequency Transmit on one frequency and receive on anotherand receive on another

Inside the RepeaterInside the Repeater

Tone

Repeater will turn on its transmitter only if the Repeater will turn on its transmitter only if the Tone Decoder hears a repeater specific toneTone Decoder hears a repeater specific tone

Transmit Frequency

RepeaterReceiver

Tone Decoder

RepeaterTransmitter

“Mike Button”

Voice ReceiveFrequency

PTT

The Tone Decoder “listens” for tones on the incoming signal

The Tone Decoder “presses” the Push To Talk (PTT) button to turn on the transmitter.

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NHWG Communications

NHWG VHF CommunicationsNHWG VHF Communications NH Wing maintains 6 VHF repeaters at fixed locations plus NH Wing maintains 6 VHF repeaters at fixed locations plus

two portable unitstwo portable units Location of the fixed repeaters were chosen such that all Location of the fixed repeaters were chosen such that all

squadrons have access to at least onesquadrons have access to at least one Derry, Laconia, Ascutney, Lebanon, Littleton, Keene, Derry, Laconia, Ascutney, Lebanon, Littleton, Keene,

In addition we have:In addition we have: “ “Portable” – repeater currently based in PortsmouthPortable” – repeater currently based in Portsmouth “ “Highbird” – utilized by aircraft assigned by the IC*Highbird” – utilized by aircraft assigned by the IC*

VHF Frequencies [Channels] are programmed to show VHF Frequencies [Channels] are programmed to show the repeater location [Tag], not the frequency the repeater location [Tag], not the frequency

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CAP VHF Radio FrequenciesCAP VHF Radio Frequencies

CAP Frequencies are FOUOCAP Frequencies are FOUO Thus, CAP radios are programmed to display the specific Thus, CAP radios are programmed to display the specific

designator for each programmed channel, for exampledesignator for each programmed channel, for exampleDesignator:Designator: Function/Usage:Function/Usage: CC-1CC-1 Command/Control 1Command/Control 1 CC-2CC-2 Command/Control 2Command/Control 2 AIR-1AIR-1 Air/Ground 1Air/Ground 1 AIR-2AIR-2 Air Ops 2Air Ops 2 CAPGUARDCAPGUARD Calling ChannelCalling Channel TAC-1TAC-1 Tactical 1Tactical 1

When communicating, use When communicating, use designatorsdesignators, not a channel , not a channel number – number – ex. This is Abenaki 45 on TAC-1ex. This is Abenaki 45 on TAC-1

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NHWG VHF Channels / ZonesNHWG VHF Channels / Zones EF Johnson RS5300 Radios operates on 16 Zones, each having a EF Johnson RS5300 Radios operates on 16 Zones, each having a

16 Channel capability16 Channel capability NHWG uses Zones 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7NHWG uses Zones 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7

Remaining zones are used nationallyRemaining zones are used nationally

Use of Zones:Use of Zones: Zone 2 – primary analog channelsZone 2 – primary analog channels Zone 6 – duplicate of Zone 2 in a digital mode [more secure]Zone 6 – duplicate of Zone 2 in a digital mode [more secure] Zone 3 – Northeast Region repeatersZone 3 – Northeast Region repeaters Zone 4 – NH ForestryZone 4 – NH Forestry Zone 7 - Coast Guard and Weather ChannelsZone 7 - Coast Guard and Weather Channels

Zones/Channels to be used for a specific mission will be Zones/Channels to be used for a specific mission will be assigned by the Incident Commanderassigned by the Incident Commander

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NHWG VHF Channel PlanNHWG VHF Channel PlanVHF Channel Plans vary with different radio models VHF Channel Plans vary with different radio models

Aircraft Radios do not use Zones Aircraft Radios do not use Zones – – channels are numbered sequentially from 1 to ~256channels are numbered sequentially from 1 to ~256

You must become familiar with the Channel Plan in the radio you You must become familiar with the Channel Plan in the radio you are operating! are operating!

Channel1 CC1 Command and Control2 CC2 Command and Control3 AIR 1 Aircraft Channel4 AIR 2 Aircraft Channel5 CAP GUARD Universal Calling Channel6 TAC 1 Ground Channel7 DERRY NHWG Repeater8 LACONIA NHWG Repeater9 ASCUTNEY NHWG Repeater10 LEBANON NHWG Repeater11 LITTLETON NHWG Repeater12 KEENE NHWG Repeater13 HIGH BIRD Airborne Relay Station14 PORTABLE NHWG Repeater15 Fish and Game Used for Liaison only16 SANFORD Used for Fire Patrol

Zo

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The following example is for : EF Johnson series RS5300 radios. Each “Zone” has 16 channels and the radio has 16 zones for a total of 256 channels!:

1.1. Primary mode of operation should be Primary mode of operation should be simplex. simplex.

2.2. Only use the repeater if simplex is not Only use the repeater if simplex is not possiblepossible..

3.3. Within 75 miles of the Canadian borderWithin 75 miles of the Canadian border Use of CAP VHF assigned frequencies Use of CAP VHF assigned frequencies

prohibited above 3000 ft. AGLprohibited above 3000 ft. AGL

Aircraft use of CAP VHF Aircraft use of CAP VHF Frequencies and RepeatersFrequencies and Repeaters

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Aircraft VHF-FM Radio Channel Plan *Aircraft VHF-FM Radio Channel Plan *

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CC1CC1 CC2CC2 AIR1AIR1 AIR2AIR2 TAC1TAC1

R67R67 R68R68 R69R69 R70R70 R63R63 R64R64 ALT R65ALT R65 ALT R66ALT R66

DERRYDERRY LACONIALACONIA ASCUTNEYASCUTNEY LEBANONLEBANON LITTLETONLITTLETON KEENEKEENE PORT PR1PORT PR1 PORT SECPORT SEC F&G CTCF&G CTC CAPGUARDCAPGUARD WALTHANWALTHAN WORSTRWORSTR SANFORDSANFORD EQUINOXEQUINOX MANSFLDMANSFLD

* Subject to change Current as of 30 Jan 2010 for Technisonic TDFM 136 Radio

SIMPLEX

SIMPLEXREPEATERS[DUPLEX]

REPEATERS[DUPLEX]

Note: Aircraft Radios do not use Zones Note: Aircraft Radios do not use Zones

CAP HF Channel PlanCAP HF Channel Plan All operations are simplex, SSB, lower sidebandAll operations are simplex, SSB, lower sideband Frequencies are designated by two alpha Frequencies are designated by two alpha

characterscharacters First letter denotes primary usageFirst letter denotes primary usage

A = National A = National N = Northeast RegionN = Northeast Region

NE Region frequenciesNE Region frequencies NA, NB and NCNA, NB and NC

Frequencies can be found on-lineFrequencies can be found on-line Password protected, FOUOPassword protected, FOUO

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Communications ExerciseCommunications Exercise

May occur with a days notice, or lessMay occur with a days notice, or less Goal is see where the weaknesses areGoal is see where the weaknesses are Do not need to be formal – pass traffic Do not need to be formal – pass traffic

instead of just checkinginstead of just checking

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

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