The annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET) provides us the opportunity to unite as an ARRL Section to demonstrate our skill sets and capabilities in a very real and measurable way.

We start with a BASIC ASSUMPTION:
You know how to Program and Operate your radio/s.

SUMMARY

SKILL SETS
1: The Directed Net
2: The ARRL Radiogram
3: The ICS 213
4: Modes

CAPABILITIES

5: Radio(s)
6: Antennas
7: Data Communications
8: Organization
5: Alternate/Emergency Power

Let’s review those Skill Sets that we all need to acquire and display proficiency.

SKILL SETS

1: The Directed Net
1-a) Ability to operate within a Directed Net
1-b) Ability to run a Directed Net as the Net Control Station (NCS)

2: The ARRL Radiogram
2-a) Ability to copy and deliver an ARRL Radiogram
2-b) Ability to send an ARRL Radiogram
Nota Bene
In Real World events, we hams do not generate messages.
- We send messages that are given to us with an official’s signature.

3: The ICS 213
3-a) Ability to copy an ICS 213 (General Message Form)
3-b) Ability to send an ICAS 213 (General Message Form)

4: Modes
4-a) Ability to accomplish #2 and #3 via Voice
4-b) Ability to accomplish #2 and #3 via RMS Express
4-c) Ability to accomplish #2 and #3 via Classic Packet Radio


Now, let's take a look at the Capability Objectives that will keep us operational.

Capability Objectives

5: Radio(s)
5-a) Capable of 5 watts on VHF/UHF
5-b) Capable of 5w – 25w on VHF/UHF
5-c) Capable of 5w – 100w on HF (General, Advanced, Extra)

6: Antennas
6-a) Have an after-market VHF/UHF antenna that is 19” tall (approx.) for your HT.
6-b) Have a VHF/UHF Mag. Mounted Antenna that is 32” tall (approx.)
6-c) Have a vertical VHF/UHF “gain” antenna of 5' - 6' tall (e.g. Comet GP-3, Jetstream JTB-3, Diamond X50A) for field use with mast and mount for a 20’ height (approx) with ½” low loss coax (2 rolls of 50’ and a barrel connector)
6-d) Have antenna(s) (Home & Portable) for 75m & 40m with 2 x 50' rolls of RG-8x coax and a barrel connector. (General, Advanced, Extra)

7: Data Communications ⁽¹⁾
7-a) Have a Notebook computer loaded with Winlink’s RMS Express and Outpost PMM.
7-b) Have a working TNC (Terminal Node Controller) and cables for your VHF/UHF radio and computer. [
7-c) Have a working SCI (Sound Card Interface) and cables for your HF radio. (General, Advanced, Extra)

8: Organization
8-a) A “Go Box” (the Radio box)
8-b) A “Go Kit” (everything you need to support “Go Box” operations)
8-c) A “Go Bag” (a camping backpack to support you for 3 days in the field)
8-d) “The Office”(a bag to keep all your paper supplies, log book, pencils, R2 EOP, ARES Field Manual, Radio Manuals, Etc.)
- Frequently included as an integral part of the “Go Box”.


9: Alternate/Emergency Power ⁽²⁾

AT HOME
9-a Ability to operate at home, for 13 hours, on Battery Power.
9-a.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-a.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-a.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)

9-b Ability to operate at home, for 13 hours, on Generator Power.
9-b.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-b.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-b.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)

9-c Ability to operate at home, for 13 hours, on Solar/Battery Power
9-c.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-c.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-c.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)


In The Field
9-d Ability to operate in the field, for 13 hours, on Battery Power.
9-d.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-d.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-d.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)

9-e Ability to operate in the field, for 13 hours, on Generator Power.
9-e.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-e.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-e.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)

9-f Ability to operate in the field, for 13 hours, on Solar/Battery Power.
9-f.1) VHF/UHF at 5 watts
9-f.2) VHF/UHF at 25 watts
9-f.3) HF at 100 watts (General, Advanced, Extra)


NOTES
⁽¹⁾ See: Data / Digital Communications
www.ctaresregion2.org/forum/digital-communications

⁽²⁾ See: GOT POWER ?
www.ctaresregion2.org/forum/power