Packet Operations Type III, Part B and Type II

Course Description

This is the second course in a two-part series on packet operations. Part A (the previous part) covered building a packet station, the use of the Outpost Packet Message Manager and PackItForms, and the flow of a packet field deployment. Part B (this part) introduces the SCCo Packet Messenger, an alternative to Outpost, and revisits the flow of a packet field deployment using it. It also describes the county packet BBS network, and packet operations in the county EOC radio room.

Intended Audience

Hams with experience in emergency communications who are interested in performing Packet Operator duties.

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license
• Packet Operations Type III, Part A

NOTE: The above prerequisites are not strictly enforced. But in order to get the most out of this course, you should have previously attended the above courses. If you have not yet attended one or more of the prerequisites, you should carefully review the course materials for the missed prerequisites prior to attending this course. Then, be sure to attend any missed prerequisites at your earliest opportunity.

Format

In person, 3 hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

Learning Objectives

This class (and its prerequisites) provide all classroom knowledge needed for a Packet Operator Type III or Type II credential, and for effective packet operations in an exercise or activation.

Topics Covered

• SCCo Packet Messenger
• Packet field deployment (reprise with SCCo Packet Messenger)
  • Start up station
  • Packet operations
  • Shift change
  • Shut down station
• SCCo packet BBS network
• Packet operations in the County EOC
• Under the hood