Course Description: Introduction to Emergency Communications

Santa Clara County OES, California
ARES/RACES

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Cross Band Repeating

Course Description and Class Handouts

Overview:	This course is covers the advanced field communications technique of cross-band repeating.
Intended Audience:	Hams with experience in emergency communications who are interested in advanced field techniques such as setting up a cross-band repeater.
Prerequisites:	Course: Field Operations - Level 1, Part B and Level 2
Length:	3 hours
Students should bring:	Copy of course handouts Pen/pencil and pad of paper HT and cross-band capable radios and manuals
Learning Objectives:	At the end of this course, students will be able to: Explain what cross-band repeating is Describe how cross-band repeating can be deployed Explain the legal aspects of cross-band repeating List the advantages of cross-band repeating Describe how the FCC addresses cross-band repeating Explain operatins considerations Explain how to choose frequencies
Topics Covered:	The course agenda includes: Definition of cross-band repeating Cross band repeating modes Usage scenarios Set-up FCC requirements How to operate legally Operational considerations Frequency selection Radio make/model-specific settings
Scheduling Info:	http://www.scc-ares-races.org/activities
Class Handouts:	Revised: 18-Aug-2011 2 slides per page (PDF - 466 KB) 3 slides per page (PDF - 331 KB) 4 slides per page (PDF - 357 KB) 6 slides per page (PDF - 323 KB) Other materials: Cross-band Repeating on ICOM Products (PDF 3.7 MB) Cross-band Repeating on Kenwood TM-D710 (PDF 158 KB) 70cm Band Plan Chart (PDF 67KB) Cross-band Repeating on Yeasu FTM350 (PDF 860KB) Cross-band Repeating on a Kenwood TMV7A (PDF 653 KB)

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