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November 27, 2012
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Emergency Preparedness ... Before, During and After
Overview
"When All Else Fails". In this episode #44 of CWTD, noted author and long-time columnist in QRP and ARRL circles: Rich Arland, K7SZ joins with regular hosts N2APB and N2CX to discuss the equipment, practices and techniques of preparing for emergency communications. Whether your focus is preparing in the calm warmth of your home, or being directly involved in the disaster relief operations with other hams and response organizations, this week’s session of CWTD is bound to be of interest to many.73, George N2APB & Joe N2CX
Audio Recording ... (Listen to the MP3 podcast)
Discussion
Notes:
SESSION NOTES ....
POWER
- Batteries: SLA, NiMH, LiPo
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- Charging: Types, human-powered
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- Distribution: Connectors, grounding
- Generators: Fuel, noise, fumes
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- Solar: Trickle
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EQUIPMENT
- Go Kit: Preparation, test
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- Spares
- Radios: Antennas, cables, cases
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ANTENNAS / BANDS / MODES
- VHF: Local
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- HF: Wider area, forecasting, Red Cross
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- Data Modes: PSK, RTTY (data handling)
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HUMAN / PERSONAL
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- Food: Power bars, MREs, freeze-dried, water
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- Clothing: Water-tolerance, raingear, footwear, undergarments
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- Shelter: Tents, blankets, sleeping pads
- Medical
TRAINING / OTHER ASPECTS
- Local Organizations
- Roles & Responsibilitiues
- ARES, RACES, MARS
- Organization
- Communication: Our main contribution
REFERENCES
The American Preparedness Radio Net ... http://theoriginalpreppernetworks.com/APRN/APRN_blog/?p=4425
Off-Grid Communications ... http://theoriginalpreppernetworks.com/APRN/APRN_blog/?page_id=1947
Links for Preparedness Information ... http://theoriginalpreppernetworks.com/APRN/APRN_blog/?page_id=1443
First-Aid Products ... http://www.first-aid-product.com/pgSurvival.htm?gclid=CNa0gOrq77MCFQ-e4AodDX0A2Q
ARES & RACES ... an FAQ ... http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
A Quick Trainer and Field Resource Guide for the Emergency Communicator (PDF) ... http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ARESFieldResourcesManual.pdf
ARRL Emergency Coordinator's Manual (PDF) ... http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%2520Service/ECMANUAL.PDF
ARRL Emergency Communications Handbook ... http://www.arrl.org/shop/The-ARRL-Emergency-Communication-Handbook/
Emergency power for Radio Communications (M. Bryce, WB8VGE) ... http://www.arrl.org/shop/Emergency-Power-for-Radio-Communications/
Emergency Radio.org ... http://www.arrl.org/emergency-radio-org
Emergency Communications Training ... http://www.arrl.org/emergency-communications-training
Official Emergency Station ...
http://www.arrl.org/official-emergency-station
Many of these are "survivalist" websites, but they have good info ... you just have to sift through and find it. The broader goals of EmComm volunteers and "preppers/survivalists" are basically the same....survive and help mitigate the disaster.
Other recommended reading:
Personal Emergency Communications: Staying in Touch Post-Disaster: Technology, Gear and Planning [Kindle Edition]
Are You Radio Prepared? [Kindle Edition]
Survivalist Magazine Issue #7 - Survival Energy [Kindle Edition]
Guide to Emergency Communications [Kindle Edition]
SAS Urban Survival Handbook [Paperback]
SAS Survival Handbook, Revised Edition: For Any Climate, in Any Situation [Paperback]
Prepper's Instruction Manual: 50 Steps to Prepare for any Disaster [Paperback]
Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit [Paperback]
Build the Perfect Survival Kit [Paperback]
And here's some non-ham communications gear (something EVERY EmComm volunteer should have available!!):
Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio
Midland 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio
Midland GXT5000 36-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio