Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)Marin Operational Area

Field Operations Guide

REV 6 November 2017

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

LISTEN TO: 146.700(-) Input Pls: Big Rock 203.5 Mt. Tamalpais 179.9 Mt. Barnabe 167.9

Alternate Frequency 147.330(+) Mt. Tamalpais (West) Pl 179.9 San Pedro Ridge Pl 173.8

Tactical UHF Frequency 443.250(+) Mt. Tamalpais Pl 179.9Alternate UHF Frequency 443.525(+) San Pedro Ridge PL 82.5

146.700 MHz is set aside as the resource and information frequency. During emergencies it may serve other functions. Listen to the resource frequency to learn about the scope of the event and preparations being planned in your area. If the primary frequency is down, monitor the alternate.

Marin Area VHF Simplex Frequencies

147.585 North Marin147.510 Central Marin 147.555 Southern Marin 147.465 West Marin 146.520 National Calling Frequency

Refer to Appendix 2, page 15, for a complete list of RACES/ACS frequencies and radio memory assignments.

Proper operation of your radio will be essential when you take up your communications post. You should know how to perform all ten of the following functions without your manual.

1. Change frequency.2. Change band (if you have a multi band transceiver).3. Change repeater offset: -/+/off (simplex).4. Enable/disable CTCSS access tone.5. Change frequency of CTCSS access tone.6. Enable/disable keypad lock.7. Enable/disable dial lock.8. Enable/disable transmit lock.9. Change transmit power levels.10. Check battery condition.

Page 2 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED OF YOU IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED

Usually a Resource Net will enroll volunteers and provide information on how you can assist. The key is to listen first. The resource Net Station will provide additional instructions. These instructions will likely identify your assignment location, tactical call and changes in frequency assignments.

ON-SITE CHECK LIST

1. Get ready to operate. Locate and review the on-site operations manual.2. Familiarize yourself with the layout of your station.3. Initiate a station log and record the primary and secondary frequencies for future reference.4. Check in with the Net Control station. Use the tactical call sign for your location. 5. Remember to log all message traffic.6. Use the tactical call sign for your location observing proper use of your own call for identification every

10 minutes while on the air. Do not identify excessively with your FCC call. The tactical call is more important.

7. Monitor your assigned frequency at all times. Use a second radio or scanner to monitor other frequencies. DO NOT leave your assigned frequency or location without informing Net Control.

8. Remember, your primary function is message handling. Observe net discipline. Keep Chatter to a minimum. DO NOT spread rumors. Refer all media inquiries to those in charge.

SAFETY

In the event a disaster of sufficient magnitude occurs, RACES/ACS will be activated to assist local or county authorities with emergency back-up communications. When such an event takes place, your first priority is the safety of yourself and family. Volunteers will be of little use if they are preoccupied by unfinished business. As a disaster worker for Marin County, RACES/ACS members must be physically prepared to respond for a call-out. Equipment, clothing and supplies to sustain you should be readily available in a form that is easy to carry, such as a backpack or small duffel. Be sure to have sufficient fuel before starting your trip. The extent of the call-out, local or countywide, could determine the difficulties you may encounter en route to your assignment. Extreme weather conditions or damage to roads and buildings may hamper travel. Listen to local travel advisory information to determine your ability to respond to an assignment. If you have received an assignment at a location you will not be able to reach, contact the Resources Net and you may be re-assigned. Common sense is your best guide. Stay out of danger and stay out of the way. Remember, don’t become part of the emergency!

WHAT TO HAVE READY TO BRING

1. Dual-band transceiver(s) (identified with your call sign) with manuals and extra battery packs2. Headset or earphone for HT, speaker microphone3. Cigar lighter power adapter and A. C. wall charger with 3-way electrical adapter4. Flashlight or head lamp and spare batteries5. Pocket tools (Swiss Army knife, Leatherman, 4-way screwdriver, etc.)6. Cell phone (with charger) or pager7. Writing pad, pencils and clipboard8. Wallet with money, driver's license, emergency contact info, insurance card, etc.9. RACES/ACS manual, RACES ID card10. Current RACES forms (Station Log, Message Form)11. FCC operating license12. Food items (energy bars, trail mix, peanut butter, jerky, tortillas) and water (1 gallon per day)13. Eating utensils, can opener14. Additional clothing appropriate for changing weather conditions

Page 3 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS

1. Prescription medicines and/or supplements2. Aspirin or other pain reliever, Imodium AD®, antacid (Rolaids®, Tums®, etc.)3. Sunscreen, hat4. Reading/sun glasses, extra pair of prescription glasses5. Camera with extra batteries6. Towel with soap and deodorant7. Toilet paper, baby wipes and hand sanitizer8. First Aid kit9. Tooth paste, tooth brush, mouth wash and dental floss10. Razor

Note: For a more complete list, See Appendix 1, page 10, Santa Clara Co. ARES/RACES Go Kit Checklists

OPERATIONAL DO’S AND DON’T’S

Listen for, and use, your tactical call sign. Answer promptly. Know how to interrupt the net for emergency traffic. Listen before you transmit Log all calls, both incoming and outgoing, in activity log. Establish contact before sending messages. Keep all transmissions short. Allow third parties to speak over your radio when necessary. Use headphones in noisy environments. Use ICS forms for interagency messages. Press PTT, wait a second before speaking

____________________________________________________________________

Don’t use VOX or a locking PTT switch. Don’t engage in on-air arguments or criticism. Don’t key-up without listening first. Don’t leave the net without notifying Net Control. Don’t make unnecessary transmissions. Don’t use CW terms or other jargon. Don’t call a station by the operator’s call sign – use the tactical call sign. Don’t talk louder in a noisy environment. Don’t panic! Keep your voice calm.

Page 4 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

ITU PHONETIC ALIPHABET

Memorize and use this exact list

A - alfa (AL-fa) B - bravo (BRAH-voh) C - charlie (CHAR-lee) D - delta (DELL-tah) E - echo (ECK-oh) F - foxtrot (FOKS-trot) G - golf (GOLF) H - hotel (HOH-tell) I - india (IN-dee-ah) J - juliet (JU-lee-ett) K - kilo (KEY-loh) L - lima (LEE-mah) M - mike (MIKE)N - november (no-VEM-ber)

O - oscar (OSS-cah)P - papa (PAH-PAH)Q - quebec (kay-BECK)R - romeo (ROW-me-oh)S - sierra (SEE-air-rah)T - tango (TANG-go)U - uniform (YOU-ni-form)V - victor (VIK-tor)W - whiskey (WISS-key)X - x-ray (ECKS-ray)Y - yankee (YANG-key)Z - zulu (ZOO-loo)

1 - one (WON)2 - two (TOOO)3 - three (tharr-EE)4 - four (FOWer)5 - five (FIFE)6 - six (SICKS)7 - seven (SEV-ven)8 - eight (ATE)9 - nine (NINE-er)0 - zero (ZEE-ro)

Procedural Words or PROWORDS

Acknowledge: Lets all know that you have received and understood the trafficAffirmative: Permitted, granted, yes, approval All after: Say again all that part of your transmission after ____________ All before: Say again all that part of your transmission before ___________ ARRL: ARRL numbered radiogram message follows Break: I hereby indicate the separation of the text from other portions of the message. This is used at the beginning and end of text in a message. Also used to mean, " I desire you to stop your transmission". By Authority Of;____ Name of Official authorizing transmission. Correct; You are correct, that is correct Correction: An error has been made in this transmission, transmission will continue with last word correctly transmitted; an error has been made in the transmission (or message indicated), the correct version is _______; that which follows is a corrected version in answer to your request for verification. Disregard this transmission;. This transmission is in error, disregard it. (This proword will not be used to cancel any transmission that has been completed and receipted for). Figure(s); Number(s) to follow. From: The originator of this message is indicated by the designation immediately following. When handling traffic “Say again” from Jones to Boston, Groups; This message contains the number of groups indicated by the numeral following. Incorrect; you are incorrect; that is incorrect; the correct version is _______. Initial; A single letter or initial follows. I read back; The following is my response to your instructions to read back, meaning , I read back everything exactly as transmitted. I say again; I am repeating transmission or portion indicated. I spell: I shall spell the next word phonetically I verify: That which follows has been verified at your request and is repeated (to be used only as a reply to "verify") Message follows: A message which requires recording is about to follow (transmitted immediately after the call). More to follow: I have more messages, traffic, or information for you. Negative: Not received, no, disapproval. Out: This is the end of my transmission to you. No response is required or expected. After the proword "out", all stations will pause for a 5-second interval to listen for stations desiring to break-in.

Page 5 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Over: This is the end of my transmission to you; a response is required or expected. Read back: Repeat this entire transmission exactly as received. (Read Back. In situations where it is imperative that maximum guarantee be made of message integrity the transmission instruction "READ BACK" may be used. In this case the receiving station will not acknowledge receipt for the message, but will repeat back the sending station's transmission verbatim in its entirety. If the message has been received correctly, the SENDING station will respond “This is W1XXX, correct, out.Relay: Station called transmit to _____________ Roger message number X: I have received your last transmission satisfactorily. (The receiving station now “Owns” this message and He/She must deliver it by whatever means available. Roger: I have received your last transmission satisfactorily. .Roger only signifies that you understand the information transmitted to you without indicating approval or disapproval. Say again: Repeat all of your transmission. Followed by identification data means: "Repeat ------ (portion indicated). Speak faster: Your transmission is too slow. Increase speed of transmission. Speak slower: Your transmission is too fast. Decrease speed of transmission. This is: This transmission is from the station whose designation follows Time: That which immediately follows is the time or date-time group of the message To: The addressees, whose designations immediately follow, are to act on this message Unknown station: The identity of the station with whom I am attempting to establish communications is unknown. Verify: Verify entire message (or portion indicated) with the originator and send correct version. To be used only at the discretion of the addressee to whom the questioned message was directed. Wait: I must pause for a few seconds (not to exceed 30 seconds). Net standbys during this period. Wait , Out: I must pause over 30 seconds.. WILCO, The proword word “WILL COMPLY” or its contraction “WILCO” may be used interchangeably. It is used in response to a request and means that you understand the request (thus no need to use in conjunction with the proword “ROGER” and agree to accomplish the task.) Word after: Repeat the word after _________. Word before: Repeat the word before ____________. Words twice: Communication is difficult. Transmit(ting) each word twice. This proword may be used as an order, request, or as information.

ADDITIONAL: NOTE: “AFFIRMATIVE signifies yes or approval and NEGATIVE signifies no or disapproval. Additionally, since it only signifies understanding, the proword ROGER is not used as an action word. For example, it is inappropriate to say “I ROGER YOU INTO THE NET” or “I ROGER YOUR TRANSMISSION”, when “ROGER” spoken alone will suffice.

Page 6 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Station CALLMailbox

Call Node Call Digi Call

Novato Police Station EOC W6ZQK NPDMB NPDND NPDDGNovato Community Hospital W6ZQK NCHMB NCHND NCHDGNovato Fire EOC W6ZQK NFDMB NFDND NFDDGBuck Institute AD6TL 6TLMB 6TLND 6TLDGKaiser Hospital - San Marin KD6ZZL KSMMB KSMND KSMDGSan Rafael Fire K6NQZ SROMB SROND SRODGAmerican Red Cross K6NQZ ARCMB ARCND ARCDGMarin County OES WB6EOC EOCMB EOCND EOCDGPoint Reyes Fire Station #1 KM6Y PRFMB PRFND PRFDGPoint Reyes Station (Barnabe) KM6Y PRSMB PRSND PRSDGCharles Gompertz (Personal) WA6AJH AJHMB AJHND AJHDGTomales Fire Station KM6Y TOFMB TOFND TOFDGSausalito - 333 Spencer W6SDY SAUMB SAUND SAUDGThrockmorton Ridge Fire Station W6SDY TRFMB TRFND TRFDGTiburon Police Department W6SDY TPDMB TPDND TPDDGKaiser Hospital - Terra Linda KD6ZZL KTLMB KTLND KTLDGMichael Fischer (Personal) Mill Valley K6MLF MLFMB MLFND MLFDGWoodacre Fire Station K6NQZ WFSMB WFSND WFSDGCentral Marin Police Authority K6RGI CMPMB CMPND CMPDGSteve Reynolds RMS (Personal) WL2K RMS K6SDR-10Marin Sheriff RMS WB6EOC-10 EOCMB EOCND EOCDGSonoma Mountain Repeater Society WB6TMS-7 SMRSNDSteve Fischer (Personal) WL2K RMS K6ETA-10Petaluma RMS (via SMRSND) WL2K RMS KB6YNO-10Santa Rosa RMS (via SMRSND) WL2K RMS K6ACS-10

MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTY PACKET/WK2K RMS STATIONS AND CALL SIGNSMarin/Sonoma County Packet Frequency is 144.910 Simplex

See Appendix 2 Page 15 for additional Bay Area packet/RMS frequencies

RMS (Remote Message Server) is a part of Winlink Global Radio Email. It is a system of email servers, radio stations, and associated software. It is a private email system which supports Amateur Radio, MARS, and SHARES users. It interacts with other email servers. For additional information, go to Winlink Global Email at: www.winlink.org/

APRSAutomatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is an amateur radio-based system for real time tactical digital communications of information of immediate value in the local area. Data can include object GPS coordinates, weather station telemetry, text messages, announcements, queries, and other telemetry. APRS data can be displayed on a map which can show stations, objects, tracks of moving objects, weather stations, search and rescue data, and direction finding data. The frequency for APRS in the United States is 144.390 MHz, simplex.

There are now 3 iGates in Marin: K6RGI-4 in Greenbrae, W6XZZ-1 in Novato and NZ6J-13 on Mt Tam. Additionally our friends in Sonoma have installed an even more spectacular iGate K6QXY-1 on Castle Rock, west of Santa Rosa. Together with other iGates scattered through the North Bay, and the network of WB6TMS digipeaters, coverage is almost complete. There are still “holes” in Pt Reyes station, and Tennessee/Rodeo Valleys to fill. See the map of APRS and digipeater stations on the following page. (See: http://www.aprs.org/)

Page 7 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Map of Bay Area APRS stations

IGates are indicated by the letter “I” in the black diamond symbolDigipeaters are indicated by the green star symbol

For a map of Bay Area APRS stations, See: http://aprs.fi/#!lat=38.13480&lng=-122.56100

For a map of Bay Area packet nodes, see: http://tinyurl.com/marindigiThis map outlines the frequencies, call signs and services for known 144.910 and 145.050 AX25 Packet Nodes. 

Page 8 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Excerpts from “70 things to Expect in a Disaster”,by Lt. Dan Blackston, Chula Vista PD

Communications will be inadequate; holes will appear in the system and radio traffic will be incredibly heavy.

Water will be contaminated and unsafe for drinking. Tankers will be needed for fire fighting and for carrying drinking water.

Electric power will be interrupted or will fail completely

Phone service will be erratic or non-existent. Pay phones will be the most reliable

Fuel will not be available because there will be no electricity to run the pumps

There will be an epidemic of flat tires; police, fire, and emergency medical vehicles will sustain a multitude of flat tires that will require repair in the field

Documentation will be very important; there will be a multitude of requests for information later.

There will be rumors; people will be listening to their radios and must be given accurate information

There will not be enough handy-talkies; batteries will soon go dead

Generators will run out of fuel

It will be dark; there will not be enough generators or lights available

Things will get better some time after they have become considerably worse

Complete list downloadable from: http://www.hdecommgrp.org/?p=217

Things to think about before responding to any Emergency Operation:

No one can foresee the magnitude of the carnage and destruction nor can they easily assess the affects psychologically that they may feel during and after the event.Can I truthfully deal with all that I may see, hear and feel while deployed and how might it affect me afterwards?Some people just are better suited and prepared to deal with the issues that will arise. Make sure you are 'Prepared and Ready'!(http://ares-mi.org/txtblk.php?topic=10015)

Page 9 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Appendix 1Santa Clara County ARES/RACES Checklists

Downloadable from: http://www.scc-ares-races.org/operations.html#Go_Kit

Page 10 of 21 Revised 6 November 2016

Legend:X = Required (must have in kit at all times)R = Recommended (likely useful on many assignments)O = Optional (useful on some assignments)

2-Hour Carry KitPurpose: To be kept nearby at all times for immediate (within minutes) communication of damage reports during Resource Net Level 1 ops. Also used to remain in contact with Resource Net Level 2 while returning home to retrieve 12-hour Go-Kit.Items:X 2m/70cm dual-band radio

HT recommended (min. 5W on 12V/2.5W on batt) Mobile 25W optional (if vehicle will not be far away) Programmed with Resource Net frequencies

X Charged batteries for 2-3 hours operation

X 2m/70cm dual-band mobile antenna (mag mount, window mount or existing mobile antenna)

X Current SCCo Voice Frequency List

X Modified Mercalli (Mike-Mike) scale

X Notepad / pens

R Cigarette lighter adapter

R Emergency county and city telephone contact list

R Cell phone

R Water (16 oz.)

12-Hour Go KitPurpose: For fully independent operation; unknown environment (heat, cold, wind, rain); unknown time (day, night, up to 12 hours). Return home to retrieve.EquipmentPortable Radio Equipment:X 2m/70cm dual-band handie-talkie (HT)

Minimum 5W on 12V/2.5W on batteries [Note 1] Dual-receive recommended

X Radio user manual or cheat sheetX Earbud or headphones minimum; headset, earbud/mic, or

speaker/mic/earbud, or similar recommendedX Charged batteries for 12 hours (min. 3000 mAh) [Note 2]X Power cord adapters – connect HT to power sources:

Powerpoles Cigarette lighter socket Vehicle battery terminals

X Spare fusesX Coax adapter: connect HT to coaxX Min. 25 feet of 50 Ohm coaxial cableR Small backpack, vest, chest harness or other similar

method for carrying HT while operating portableMobile or Stationary Radio Equipment:R 2m/70cm mobile radio (separate/removable from vehicle)

25W minimum Dual-receive, cross-band repeat

R Radio user manual or cheat sheetR Headset (stereo recommended for VFO per ear) w/ inline,

handswitch or footswitch PTTR Battery for 12-hours operation (20 Ah min.; 26 Ah rec.)R Power cord adapters – connect mobile to power sources:

Powerpoles Cigarette lighter socket Vehicle battery terminals

R PowerPole splitter or fused distribution panelR Spare fusesR Coax adapter: connect mobile radio to coaxR Min. 25 add’l feet of 50 Ohm coaxial cable w/barrel conn.R Extension cord, 3-wire, 3-6 ft., multi-outletO Extension cord, 3-wire, 50-100 ft.Antennas:X Coax adapters: connect coax to existing antenna jack:

BNC plug (male) & BNC socket (female) UHF plug (PL-259) & UHF socket (SO-239) N-type plug (male) and N-type socket (female)

X 2m/70cm dual-band magnetic or window mount antennaR 2m/70cm high gain HT antennaR 2m/70cm dual-band portable base antenna (e.g. roll-up J-

pole or other)R Portable mast (elevates antenna base min. 10 ft.)R Tripod or other self-supporting base for mastR Window clip antenna mount (for non-metallic vehicles)Packet Equipment:O Laptop with Outpost and PacFORMS installedO USB flash drive (i.e. USB key)O TNC (may be hardware, software or built into radio)O Cables: TNC to radio; TNC to PCO Shade cover for displayO Portable printerO Entire station can operate for min. 1 hr on batteryOther Communications Gear:R Cell phone & charger and/or cigarette lighter adapt.O FRS/GMRS RadioO Satellite phoneTools:R Duct tapeR Electrical tapeR Nylon Tie-Wraps/wire ties

R Utility knifeR Small multi-tool or tool kitO Volt-Ohm meterO SWR/Power meterOperating Position:X Sign(s) for operating positionR Lighting for operating positionR Rope or Dacron cord (50’)R Folding chairO Magnetic sign for carO Folding tableO Pop-up CanopyO Tarp (8’ by 8’ or larger)O Folding cartO Safety strobes or flaresO Caution/flagging tape (to mark cables, guy ropes, …)O Safety cones (to mark cable, tripod, …)DocumentationIdentification:X CA Driver’s license or CA-issued ID cardX Amateur Radio licenseX County Emergency Responder ID card or MAC badgeX If issued: SCCo ID badge, city badge, MAC Qual cardMaps:X Paper or offline maps covering all Santa Clara Co. [Note 3]X Compass or GPSR Maps of antenna locations (if available)R City, county or other detail mapsForms and Documentation:X Modified Mercalli (Mike-Mike) scaleX ICS 205-SCCo – Communications Plan (min. 5)X ICS 211A-SCCo – Communications Check-In (min. 5)X ICS 213-SCCo – Message (min. 10)X ICS 214-SCCo – Unit Activity Log (min. 5)X ICS 309-SCCo – Communications Log (min. 5)X ICS 314-SCCo – Windshield Survey (min. 5)X Phone message pad (2-part style recommended)R County Performance Standards (Required for MACs)Logging / Note taking:X Clipboard (covered type recommended)X Notepads (standard or waterproof)X At least 2 pens / pencilsO Highlighters / felt-tip pensContact Lists:X SCCo Voice and Packet Frequency ListsX DEC/ADEC and city EC telephone contact listX Police/Fire direct dial phone numbersO Repeater directoryPersonal GearVehicle:X Reliable operating condition

X Fueled – minimum ½ full at all timesR Jumper cablesGeneral Items:X Money (paper and coin) – in case ATMs are downX Watch or clockR Trash bagsPersonal Safety Gear:X Flashlight or headlamp and spare batteries for 12 hoursX Safety vest, ANSI standard (lime yellow recommended)R First Aid kitR WhistleR Work glovesR SunglassesR Sunscreen lotionR Insect RepellentR Safety glassesR Mask (NIOSH-certified N95 or better)O Hearing protection (e.g. foam ear plugs)O Hard hat (lime yellow recommended)O Chemical light sticksClothing:X Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals)X Long pants (no shorts)X Hat (broad brim recommended)X Seasonal jacket / rain gearFood & Water:X Food for 12 hours (make your own list)X Water for 12 hours (3-4 quarts recommended)R Small cooler or ice chestToiletries and Personal Items:R Hand soap and/or sanitizerR Toilet paperO TylenolO Antacid tabletsO Prescription medicationO List of medication usedO Eyeglasses & spareMiscellaneousO Portable AM radio and spare batteriesO BinocularsO Baggies to seal/protect itemsO ShovelO Fire extinguisherO Disposable camera

Extended Go KitPurpose: Additional items for fully independent operation over an extended period of time. Used in situations where returning home after shift is not possible or not ideal.As Needed or RequiredPower Source:- Regulated DC power supply- Battery charger- Spare batteries (for charging while operating)- 12 VDC -to- 120 VAC Power Inverter- Solar power system- Portable generator and fuelClothing:- Rain gear- Jacket- Warm clothing (preferably in layers)- Under garments (3 sets)- Socks (3 sets)- Pants (3)- Belt- Shirts (3)- Alternate boots or shoes- Sleepwear- Cold water laundry soapFood and Water:- MREs (self-heating) or other non-perishable meals- Water (1 gal/day recommended, depending on conditions)- Water purification tablets or devices- Can opener- Cooler or ice chest- Bowl and eating utensils- Coffee cupShower Items:- Washcloth and towel- Soap and shampoo- Razor and shaving cream- Toothbrush and toothpaste- Comb and/or brush- Deodorant/antiperspirant- Wash basin (in case of no sink)Shelter:- Sleeping pad- Sleeping bag/blanket- Pillow- Blanket- Tent- Alarm clock

Personal Go Kit Items/Notes:

1. Most recently manufactured hand held radios ARE capable of 5W output when 12-13.8 VDC is connected to the DC-IN jack and at least 2.5W output power using rechargeable battery packs. Check your radio’s user manual to be sure your radio outputs at least 2.5W on rechargeable batteries. However, most hand held radios are NOT capable of producing a minimum of 2.5W output power using AA batteries. Some known exceptions are the Kenwood TH-D7 and the Yaesu FT-60. For all other radios, rechargeable battery packs will be needed unless the radio can be shown to have a minimum of 2.5W output on AA batteries (check user manual or test with power meter).

2. A review of the most popular handheld radios was conducted. Receive current, transmit current and rechargeable battery pack capacity were reviewed. 3000 mAh was determined to be the minimum capacity needed for 12 hours of operation. (Some radios may require a little more). Depending on the make and model, this translates to 2 or 3 rechargeable battery packs. This minimum requirement correlates well with real-world experience in drills and real incidents such as Katrina.

3. Maps must cover the entire Santa Clara County. Offline maps must be usable indoors and without connectivity to any type of network and must have sufficient power for 12 hours.

Appendix 2MOA-RACES/ACS Radio Memory Assignments

Downloadable from: http://marinraces.org/members/docs/radio_mems/20160423_Memory_Scheme.pdf

For VHF/UHF radiosChannel Freq. MHz Offset PL, Hz Short Name* Description Net Sked

1 146.700 - 203.5 BIGRCK K6GWE - Big Rock Tu: 1700, 19302 146.700 - 179.9 MT-TAM K6GWE - Mt. Tam Tu: 1700, 19303 146.700 - 167.9 MT-BAR K6GWE - Mt. Barnabe Tu: 1700, 19304 147.330 + 179.9 TAMWES K6GWE - Mt. Tam Standalone Repeater Tu: 19155 147.330 + 173.8 SP-RDG K6GWE - San Pedro Ridge6 146.910 - 88.5 SMRPET SMRS - Petaluma7 145.170 - 88.5 SMRPTR SMRS - Pt. Reyes Lighthouse8 146.865 - 88.5 SMRDIL SMRS - Dillon Beach9 SPARE SMRS - Spare Repeater Channel

10 147.060 + 100.0 HOSDIA Hospital Net - W6CX - Mt. Diablo 4th W: 120011 443.250 + 179.9 EOCTAC EOC Tactical Frequency12 443.525 + 82.5 EOCALT EOC Alternate Tactical Frequency13 Spare Repeater Channels 13 through 202021 147.585 Simplex SIMNOR RACES/ACS North Marin Simplex Tu: 191522 147.510 Simplex SIMCEN RACES/ACS Central Marin Simplex Tu: 191523 147.555 Simplex SIMSTH RACES/ACS Southern Marin Simplex Tu: 191524 147.465 Simplex SIMWST RACES/ACS West Marin Simplex Tu: 191525 146.430 Simplex SIMHOS Hospital Net - Simplex26 146.520 Simplex NATCAL National Calling Frequency27 146.700 Simplex BR-OUT K6GWE Repeater Output Frequency28 144.910 Simplex PK-MAR Marin Packet/Winlink RMS Frequency29 145.050 Simplex PK-EB1 East Bay and Sacramento Valley

Packet/Winlink RMS Frequency30 145.630 Simplex PK-EB2 East Bay and K6ETA Packet/Winlink

RMS Frequency31 144.390 Simplex APRS APRS Frequency32 Spare Repeater Channels 32 through 4040

For HF radiosChannel Freq. MHz SidebandFreq. MHz sideband Short Name* Description Net Sked

41 3.895 lsb 80-NET 80m net Tu: 180042 7.228 lsb 40-NET 40m net Tu: 180543 5.3305 usb 60M-C1 60m Channel 144 5.3465 usb 60M-C2 60m Channel 245 5.3570 usb 60M-C3 60m Channel 346 5.3715 usb 60M-C4 60m Channel 4 Tu: 181047 5.4035 usb 60M-C5 60m Channel 5 Tu: 181048 1.9600 lsb CESN-A California Emergency Services Net-Alt M: 200049 1.987 lsb CESN-P California Emergency Services Net Pri M: 200050 3.990 lsb CESN-A California Emergency Services Net-Alt M: 200051 3.992 lsb CESN-P California Emergency Services Net Pri M: 200052 7.192 lsb CESN-A California Emergency Services Net-Alt W: 100054 7.230 lsb CESN-P California Emergency Services Net Pri W: 100055 3.584 usb NBEMS Narrow Band Emergency Services

*Use additional characters and lower case as available to facilitate name recognition.

Appendix 3ICS Form 213 with Radio Notation

Downloadable from: http://marinraces.org/members/docs/misc_docs/ICS213mc.pdf

Appendix 4

RACES/ACS Radio Facilities in the Marin Operational Area

MOA Facility Street City Phone ZipNorth Bel Marin Keys Community Center 4 Montego Key Blvd Novato 415-883-4222 94949North Kaiser Clinic 97 San Marin Drive Novato 415-899-7525 94945North Novato Community Hospital 18 Roland Way Novato 415-897-3111 94945North Novato Police Station EOC 909 Machin Avenue Novato 415-899-1421 94945North Novato Fire District Station #61 7025 Redwood Boulevard Novato 415-878-2681 94945North Novato Fire District Station #62 450 Atherton Ave Novato 415-878-2682 94945North Novato Fire District Station #63 65 San Ramon Way Novato 415-878-2683 94945North Novato Fire District Station #64 319 Enfrente Road Novato 415-878-2690 94949North Novato Fire District Station #65 5 Bolling Drive Novato 94949North Novato Fire District Administration EOC 95 Roland Boulevard Novato 415-878-2685 94945North Buck Institute 8001 Redwood Boulevard Novato 94945West Point Reyes Fire Station 410 B Street Point Reyes Station 707-663-1018 94956West Tomales Fire Station 5999 Dillon Beach Road Tomales 707-878-2464 94971Central American Red Cross 712 5th Ave San Rafael 415-721-2365 94901Central Kaiser Permenante 99 Monticello Road Terra Linda 415-444-2000 94901Central Marin County EOC 1600 Los Gammos Drive, 3rd Fl San Rafael 94903Central San Rafael EOCCentral Woodacre Fire Station 33 Castle Rock Avenue Woodacre 415-4996717 94973Southern Alto Fire Station #9 308 Reed Boulevard Mill Valley 94941Southern Tiburon Police Department 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon 94920Southern Marin General Hospital 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae 94904Southern Throckmorton Ridge Fire Station 816 Panoramic Highway Mill Valley 415-388-5414 94941Southern Corte Madera Fire Station 13 5600 Paradise Drive Corte Madera 415-927-5077 94925Southern Corte Madera Fire Station 14 342 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera 415-927-5077 94925Southern Central Marin Police Authority 250 Doherty Drive Larkspur 415-927-8233 94939Southern Central Marin Police Authority Switchboard 415-927-5150Southern Sausalito Police Department

RACES/ACS Radio Stations

Appendix 5

RACES/ACS Mission Statements

RACES Mission Statement

To install, operate and maintain reliable emergency backup communications in support of the Marin Operational Area

This Field Operations Guide (FOG) is provided to active members of the Marin County Sheriff's Office RACES members. Members of RACES serve at the

pleasure of the Marin County Sheriff through the Office of Emergency Services (OES).  This document is intended for tactical reference and is

designed to be consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).  RACES members are licensed amateur radio operators within the

United States.  RACES is part of the FEMA organization within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The ACS MissionCal OES ACS Mission Statement

The Mission of the Cal OES Auxiliary Communications Service is to provide the highest standard of communications interoperability support to the citizens of

the State of California.

In California, ACS is a unit of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). ACS members act as Emergency Communications Reserves to support the State in providing reliable, point-to-point voice, data and

satellite communications anytime, anywhere.

State ACS, a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) unit for the State of California, encourages participation and cooperation with (and between) other Emergency Communications (EMCOMM) units

statewide, including (but not limited to) City and County RACES units, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), The Military Auxiliary Radio System and the American Red Cross

See:http://www.acscalifornia.org/index.html