ARES/RACES Communications Drill - COUNTY participation |
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Date: 02/20/21 | Start: 9:00 AM | End: 1:00 PM | Location: SCC EOC - 55 W Younger St, SJ |
Credential Credit (What's this?): Yes |
Santa Clara County and City Quarterly Drill. This sign-up is for participation at the county level. You MUST have approval from your EC first.
Exercise Details:
See the drill detail page for more information.
Schedule:
- 09:00 - Briefing
- 09:30 - Station setup and familiarization
- 10:00 - 12:00 - Drill Activity
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Clean-up and Debrief
Positions:
There will be two types of radio operators needed for the county radio room. Net control operators and packet operators.
The net control position in the county radio room can be non-stop action, so preference is given to existing N2 and N3 Credential holders. Note: One Net Control must be an experienced NCO and able to handle a very busy net. This position must be approved by Staff
The packet position is the county radio room is also non-stop action, plus you gain experience with a more complicated, two-station configuration. Again, preference is given to existing P2 and P3 Credential holders.
We also have the need for some radio room support personnel to perform logging, EOC runner function, simulated message injection, and other functions.
Credential Evaluations:
Credential Evaluations will be offered for the N3 and F3 credentials. Please sign up accordingly. The evaluations will include the operator skills area, as well as the knowledge area. Depending on the weather, we may also offer equipment evaluations in the parking lot after the event is over.
Directions:
The County EOC is located on the 4th floor of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office, which is located at 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose.
Park across the street. No permit is required on the weekend. Do NOT park in the visitor spots next to the Sheriff's office.
Those signed up for an F3 eval will park in the parking lot across the street and keep at least one parking space between their vehicle and other vehicles. Set up your equipment in the space next to your vehicle. Park under the shade structure.
All others will enter the front door and go to the window on the left. Inform the deputy that you need to go up to the 4th Floor EOC. Your ID will be checked. You need to be on the pre-approved list.
The deputy will unlock the door to your right. Go through the door and up the elevator to the fourth floor. Exit the elevator to the left. You will see the double doors for the EOC. Sign in at the reception counter. Then go to the right to find the radio room.
A mask will be required at all times. Proper social distancing will take place, the Message Net will be moved out of the radio room and around the corner to provide greater separation.
The following positions are available for this event. You can state your preference when you sign up for the event. The event coordinator will attempt to accommodate your request. Based on the event and its requirements, the event coordinator may move hams to positions other than those requested.
Click on a position title for a description of the specific requirements for that position
Position | Available |
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Net Control | 2 |
Pkt Op | 2 |
Cnty Staff/Eval | yes |
Radio Room Support | 1 |
Field Operator - F3 Eval | 0 |
NCO - N3 Eval | 0 |