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Amateur Radio Emergency Communications in Sweden”Amateur Radio Emergency Communications in Sweden”

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Krister LjungqvistKrister Ljungqvist / / SM0FAGSM0FAG

• Recent emcomm cases in SwedenRecent emcomm cases in Sweden

• Swedish national emcomm organizations Swedish national emcomm organizations

• Ongoing activitiesOngoing activities

• Future plansFuture plans

• Conclusion Conclusion

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The ice storm ”Gudrun” early winter 2005:The ice storm ”Gudrun” early winter 2005:• Power companies personnel w/o communicationPower companies personnel w/o communication• Rescue workers w/o communication• Public utilities w/o communication• The public/citizens w/o communication

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• FRO Frivilliga Radio Organisationen: Home Guard and Civil Defense sponsored, with 6.800 members - many are licensed radio amateurs.

• SSA Sveriges Sändareamatörer - the national amateur radio society with 5.500 members. In total 13.000 radio amateurs in Sweden.

Swedish national radio-organizations with Swedish national radio-organizations with emergency communications programmeemergency communications programme

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FRO facts:FRO facts:

• Founded in 1946 as an section within SSA. Today a separate organization sponsored by Civil Defense and Home Guard

• Own frequencies outside ham bands

• Agreements with Government and Municipals

• Educational activities, own teachers

• Manning of Communication Centres and vehicles

• Centrally located stocks of radio equipment

• GPS• Satellite comm• Power generator• Portable UHF repeater

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FRO – manning example:FRO – manning example:

• HF• VHF/UHF • DECT

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SSA - todaySSA - today

• SSA issues call signs and licenses

• Emcomm coordination established 2006

• Emcomm meets a growing interest

• Emcomm is seen as a life-buoy for the hobby

• Educational co-operation with FRO ongoing

• Emcomm exercises “KRIS” started in year 2004

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• Some Local Radio Clubs co- operates with local municipalities in rescue and search.

SSA - todaySSA - today

• Using own equipment or by manning operational centres, radio amateurs can be of great help for the community in crisis situations.

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HQ – SK0AR

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Emcomm exercise – “KRIS”Emcomm exercise – “KRIS”

• Nationwide activity 1 / year

• Hamband frequencies only

• HF and VHF from local municipalities (LC) to a central headquarter (HQ) in Stockholm

• Individuals contact closest LC

• The exercise is an initiative by SK0AR – The Stockholm amateur radio club SRA

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Frequencies to be used for exercises:+/- QRM : SM0: 3650 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz (HQ)

SM1: 3720 kHz, 145.450 MHz.

SM2: 3675 kHz, 145.450 MHz.

SM3: 3660 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450MHz.

SM4: Tbd kHz , 145.525 MHz, 144.320 MHz USB

SM5: 3643 kHz , 145.450 MHz, 144.290 MHz USB.

SM6: 3710 kHz , 145.400 MHz, 434.400 MHz.

SM7: Tbd

Modes: SSB, CW, FM

Emcomm exercise “KRIS” - frequencies Emcomm exercise “KRIS” - frequencies 20062006

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Planned frequencies to be used in real Planned frequencies to be used in real emergencyemergency

Following nationwide frequencies are discussed for

real emergency situations:

3500 kHz, 3600 kHz

7000 kHz, 7040 kHz

10.100 kHz

144,290 MHz, 145.500 MHz

434.500 MHz

• Local radio clubs to co-operate with local governments and municipalities - offering communication aid for rescue and searching

• To build mobile communication centres, mobile or transportable repeaters and arrange or prepare command centres

• To harmonize HF frequencies with IARU recommendations

• Arrange for life-insurances …

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Future Plans… Future Plans…

Future plansFuture plans

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• SSA will co-ordinate emcomm development

• SSA will develop technical instructions to prepare equipment for emergency situations, and operational instructions for code of conduct

• SSA will spur educational activities using web, seminars, dedicated net exercises and utilize educational resources from FRO

• SSA proposes digital modes like PSK31 in all network levels, and ensure software compatibility

• Amateur radio is a great asset for the community

• Co-operation is vital – b/w radio amateurs, governments, municipals, other vol. organizations

• Nothing works without preparations, regular emcomm training and education is mandatory

• Support is needed from governmental bodies and municipalities: locations, participation, financial

• Digital modes and software compability is important and need to be developed and trained

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ConclusionConclusion

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Thank You for Your attention, and don’t forget Thank You for Your attention, and don’t forget Your Your … power!… power!

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