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Bid : $RACESBUL.288
TO: ALL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES VIA AMATEUR RADIO
INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CA (ALLCA: OFFICIAL)
ALL AMATEURS U.S. (@ USA: INFORMATION)
FROM: CA STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(KH6GBX @ WA6NWE.CA)
2800 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA 95832
(916)262-1600
Landline BBS open to all: (916) 262-1657
RACESBUL.288 DATE: Aug. 23, 1993
SUBJECT: OPS: Official Relay Stations - Part 2/2
While not all relay stations may have multi-band,
multi-antenna, multi-operations facilities, such can come into
play in certain situations.The more versatile the station the
greater the likelihood the net will be well served. For example,
the California Emergency Services Net utilizes both SSB and Amtor
modes. In addition, the NCS can be involved in monitoring not
only the main frequency, but off-channel nets or sub-nets as
well. So, simultaneous multiple channel monitoring is an
important factor, as is the ability to operate on or monitor two
or more frequencies simultaneously.
The stations usefulness is enhanced with multi-line phones,
FAX and Packet for rapid transmission of data in a variety of
modes. While some of these may not be useful in certain
emergencies, one or more are frequently in operation.
A further usefulness of the Official Relay Station is the
addition of equipment, with appropriate licensing, to operate on
government frequencies. The State of Nevada, for instance,
assigned a portable on California Operation SECURE system.
This article is based on experiences as an Official Relay
Station with the California Emergency Services Net, as Deputy
Chief Radio Officer of L.A. County Disaster Communications
Service, as a Region Radio Officer and extended military
experience. It is intended to assist any Net Control Station in
obtaining reliable backup to essential communications in an
emergency.
/signed/ Howard Shepherd, W6US State OES Official Relay Station,
MacArthur, California Emergency Services Net Alternate Net
Control
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