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1. Ao Battery CLR Filter gt TNC AC DC Charger DC 1 25m Radio lt Filter gt TNC u 70cm Radio Filter gt T TNC Linux mee eria Ethernet Switch amp Audio Ctrl JNOS NON Commercial Re My RF Power Senerator Firewall Router we Ethernet Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 2014 Backbone Connectivity 1 WHD 2 CPK 3 MTV 4 FPK WiAXSC BBS W2XSC BBS W3XSC BBS WAXSC BES Legend 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 Mbps 10 kbps 1 kbps Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 1 WHD 2 CPK 3 MTV WIxsC BBS W2XSC BBS W3XSC BBS J 1200 bps AX25 Legend 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 Mbps 10 kbps 1 kbps Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 4 FPK WAXSC BBS 5 CAR SCCo Alt EOC b WYG SCCo EOC 2014 Backbone Connectivity 7 MLP 24 2014 Backbone Connectivity 1 WHD 2 CPK 3 MTV 4 FPK 5 CAR 6 WYG W1XSC BBS W2XSC BBS W3XSC BBS WAXSC BBS SCCo Alt EOC SCCo EOC Ecomm T1 Ecomm 38 4 kbps 7 MLP 1200 bps AX 25 Ecomm38 4 kbps Legend 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 Mbps 10 kbps 1 kbps Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 25 2014 Backbone Connectivity 1 WHD Pod CPK F2 MTV FF ae FPK 5 CAR 6 WYG 7 MLP W1XSC BBS Pod BBS F2 BBS FF ae B2. Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Opening Outpost Using a Tactical Call e If Using a Tactical Call Use Tactical Call is checked Outpost will connect to the BBS using this call sign e Fill in Tactical Call Sign e Additional ID Text Sent along with FCC call sign and tactical call in final ID packet e Message ID 3 letter prefix used in message number Station Identification Identification Curent Profile Packet Class Legal User Call Sign WESLRA User Name Herman Munster Message ID Prete HSM 3 Characters mas Tactical Set according to your served agency policy e Packet Net Check in e Use your initials e When starting your shift Enter your User Call Sign and User Name Verify tactical information Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Tactical Call Sign NDEOC E Lt Additional ID Text Kanadu FOC Message ID Prefix ND 3 Characters max mw Show this form on startup ok Opening Outpost PC Time Check e Old and or seldom used PCs are usually not set to the correct time e Outpost and PacFORMS use PC time e Causes incorrect and confusing information e On startup Outpost displays the current PC time and offers chance to update it c Tuesday 01 Apr 2014 19 27 65 IF the Date or Time is incorrect then press Update set the correct date and time and then press Apply to
3. Reduces transcription errors e Messages are transmitted quickly Keeps the voice channel clear 2 ll thymidylate synthetase Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved At FL mr el p ie i 14 What Can We Connect To e A packet radio station can connect to a variety of other stations IE TNC Radio Home EOC Packet Station RITITI X is ae Antenna Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved N Keyboard to Keyboard May forward to other BBS stations or the Internet Personal BBS and Mailbox a NV A i A SA 15 Typical Packet Network Components Portable Battery operated Fixed Sites typically Deploy anywhere UPS Generator VHF UHF typically Sc ES a I No Internet Required RUES Radio BBS BBS TNC Modem PC Running Outpost and PacFORMS Networks Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 16 Typical Message Flows Neighboring County EOC s Other Agencies Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Typical Message Content e Unstructured Text informal message Health and Welfare Simple text messages e Forms Status Logistics ICS 213 Others e Structured Text Lists Addresses Tables Copyright 2011 15
4. USB Memory Stick required e Printer Portability Fresh ink cartridges Power Interface Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 121 PC Software e Core Applications Windows 2000 or later recommended Outpost latest county installer PacFORMS latest county installer Web Browser Terminal Software e PuTTY Drivers for USB to serial interfaces Notepad or WordPad e Optional tools An Office Suite MS Office or Open Office Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 122
5. e Used to report city status and incidents to report e Always goes to Planning e Always Urgent priority 92 at Really Gets Sent TML 111P_O R_ICS213_Singularity Reversal Completed Packet Mes L E K File Edit View Actions Windows Help Pririt Reply Reply ta All Forward Archive Delete Close z L J L Piva Message WEXSC 1 Rec d 3731720141757 Sent 41 2014 1757 im wsxsc ampr org Local Mag ID MD 292P XNDEOC TML 111P_O R_1C 213_ Singularity Reversal Completed PACE TML 111P O R_ICS213 Singularity Reversal Completed EOC MESSAGE FORM IF JS ver PR 3 9 2 6 O8 11 13 IF FORMFILENAME Message html IMsgNo IML 111P flaw 03 31 2014 Ilb 1752 4 OTHER 5 ROUTINE l6c checked 7 Incident Commander Sa Xanadu EOC 8 Operations 9b Tardis IFmMame Dr Who 10 Singularity Reversal Completed 11 XND 289P 12 nkReversal completed as requested Rec Sent Sent Method Other Mother Packet OpCall X9XTL jOpName Dr Who lOpDate 03 31 2014 JOpTime 1754 ZEOF PacFORMSS creates subject line automatically Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 93 Generic ICS 213 Form e Use XSC ICS 213 Message Form in Santa Clara County e Use Generic ICS 213 Message Form elsewhere Communications to from Regional EOC Communications to from other counties fF Outpost Packet Messa
6. 47472014 gt content sort layout To Time 2353 output destination e Instructions DateTime Prom To Meg ID Local ID Subject How to Configu re 4 01 14 17 44 IEO AWDEOCEW OK DELIVERED EMC 102 O R Check in Es amp 04 01 14 17 42 XHDEOCENSX XADEOCEWSX DELIVERED EMC 102 O B Check in En D4 01 14 17 42 EMCHOLEWoN KADEOC EMC 038E XND ZS8TE EMC O038E D P City can Other Emerald Outpost for Automated 04 01 14 ee MEDEOC EMCROZENSX DELIVERED EMC 028P TYP City can Othe z P 04 01 14 17 45 KEDEOC THLTEEF XKD Z8CE XHD Z28GE E I C8214 Sinqularity Reve ICS 309 Pri ntl ng 04 01 14 17 46 MEHGSGCENIX HMDEOC MEH 218 HHD 2o0P MBH 218 OR City can Other Mockingt 04 01 14 17 45 KADEOC MEHSSCENTX DELIVERED MEH Z216 JR Citr can Ot http www scc ares races org packet docs How_To_Outpost_ Auto ICS309 v100911 pdf Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 105 ICS 309 Communications Log ICS 309 COMMUNICATIONS LOG TASK ie XND 14 04 017T 04 01 14 17 58 Operational Period Task Name 04 01 14 17 20 to 04 04 14 23 59 Packet Class Demo Hadio Operator Name station ID Xanadu Xack Xanadu EOC Local ID ANDEOC ASCTEST SCCo Packet Frequencies vi40116 XNDECC XSCTEST XND 283P XND 283P El ICS213 Singularity Convergence Emergency Bulletin ANDEOC W 5X XNDEQC EMC 102 XND 284P Sue 102 CR Check in Emerald City ace ANDEOC W 5X XSCTEST AND 283P XND 285P XND 283P_E l 10
7. A When Recelving _ _ Senders DJ ditwation Jewerity Bees One El Msg Handling Order Eee Ome F Message sis You de Pis an LAS Soon ms Fonsi Re umee e 2 Property Teresi pronmy ess Than one Hour ne D OTHER Al Others D ROUTINE Moe Than Ome How 4 F Ofer E setected Enter Eniy Hame aa SELECT the CITY w Gane Tine G DOTE By ime 01 22 2015 Coms Peron aJ Prone C HIHHH HHA E HAS THE CITY SEEN IMFACTED ceci one p Ow SU HAS A LOCAL EMERGENCY BEEN DECLARED check one men 410 Dane imida 41 Time Arliin 24 Hour Time namo Who signed ET 12 Mame 423 Tee 14 HAS YOUR EMERGENCY OF ERATIONS CENTER BEEN ACTIVES check ome a pm Ow 47 Are you requesting any ADDITIOMAL RESOURCES tom te Operation Anes check ome Ou 1 r f IEE F you Checked VEL YOU HEED TO SEMI RE SOURCE REGUE ST Below you will seg iwo SUSMIT buttons The one on he lek when Submibed will open a new window wih he ASHI bt s0 you can manual capture copy pasie and save the bt Follow Inainections Ini red In Ghat window The SUGIT buton to the ight will autoesiicadly trancher the ASI fest eiracied ioan us fon bo ue Gutmeost datsbase via va Ooldrect CeDWrect must be munning bo make ihis work or nothing Is saved SUBMIT the Form Manual Copy amp Save SUBMIT the Form to Outpost Clear Input Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved
8. Packet Type III Part A Santa Clara County ARES RACES Last Updated 02 04 2015 ARES and Amateur Radio Emergency Service are registered service marks of the American Radio Relay League Incorporated and are used by permission Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved USE AND DISTRIBTION NOTICE Santa Clara County RACES authorization is granted to use and duplicate this material as is as long as this page and the copyright notices on each page are included acknowledging Santa Clara County ARES RACES as the holder of the copyright Permission is granted to adapt this presentation to your needs as long as you acknowledge our copyright and include a note similar to adapted with permission from Santa Clara County ARES RACES For additional information on training or any of our programs send an email to info scc ares races org Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Housekeeping e Slide corrections available on g 2006 County web site after the class OLLOWING e Pen pencil amp paper INSTRUCTIONS e Cell phones amp pagers e Side conversations WHAT WAS e Questions BULLET 3 AGAIN a e Breaks e Restrooms e In case of emergency Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserve d Learning Objectives The Packet Operator class series is intended to provide basic knowledge and skills for the Mutual Aid Communicat
9. 35 Primary amp Secondary BBS List e In an emergency SCCo web site may not be available The same information is also posted in a bulletin on all BBSs Currently located in the xscperm area e Keep a copy in your Outpost Archive folder at all times You may also want to save it as a text file on your PC e Post it at your EOC or operating position Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Current BBS Frequency Assignments WIASC WIASC 1 145 750 223 620 Santa Clara Co Office Bldg San Jose WAS W2ASC 7T 145 730 223 560 Crystal Peak South County W3ASC W3ASC 1 144 310 223 540 Mountain View WAXSC W4XSC 1 145 690 223 600 223 600 Frazier Peak above Milpitas W5ASC WEXSC 1 Varies for training events back up etc e Recommendations EOCs use 220 access less crowded eases EOC antenna limitations Individuals use 2m access more radio antenna options e Download and print a copy for your Go Kit e Check web site and bulletins for changes e When all else fails use your voice radio to get the information Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 37 Tactical Calls Tactical Calls are assigned to facilitate message processing Consistency of addresses Independent of operator s FCC call sign Once added to BBSs Packet users can log in with city tactical call signs Updates occu
10. Packet Data connector e Assures easy connection and consistent operation e Terminal Node Controller TNC Reliable consistent out of the box operation needed Hardware TNCs preferred e County BBSs make extensive use of KPC 3 TNC e KPC 3 has other features Private BBS digipeater node Command line interface Outpost not needed e More info at end of presentation Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 43 Type Ill Scenario W6XLRA this is Xanadu This is W6XLR4 go ahead EOC W6XLR4 please deploy to Xanadu Community Hospital and set up the on site packet station Tactical call is XNDHSP Acknowledged know Do you need directions the location and will deploy immediately W6XLR4 W6XSC Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved du Thinking Out Of The Box Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 45 Building The Packet Station KPC 3 Plus connections on back Radio Transceiver Computer or GPS DB 9 female DB 25 female 2 1 mm power jack and stranded 2 conductor wire 5 conductor shielded cable Shielded RS 232 cable Bench Power Supply 12 V dc Power cube Power adaptor 120 V ac 12 V dc 6 pin mini DIN Serial COM port with cable rev DB 9 or DB 25 male assembly Transceiver
11. REQUESTOR Name Phone No SECTION AGENCY r Display List of Cities Emait 8 HAS THE CITY BEEN IMPACTED check one Unlock msg s A amp C Items in RED Italics amp marked with are required 9 LS 9 HAS A LOCAL EMERGENCY BEEN DECLARED che 4 6 LS When 10 Date mm dd yyyy Who signed it 12 Name Address Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 86 Introduction to PacFORMS 27 mb ES ey e What are PacFORMS Web pages with fill out form fields that are designed to provide text data that can be transmitted by Packet e Web pages are built using HTML Web pages also include JavaScript which is used to extract the text information from the forms e Generates a window or string of ASCII text data that contains the form information e Text data has a special format for transmission by Packet e PacFORMS was developed to facilitate the transmission of Santa Clara County forms via packet radio Minimizes data actually sent Web tool to fill in the blanks Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 87 County Use of PacFORMS e Santa Clara County PacFORMS contains these public forms XSC City Scan Flash Report Reports city emergency situation status to county OES e HTML File city scan html XSC Logistics Re
12. 6 Message Requests You to TAKE ACTION yes No REPLY Check one van ve Las EMERGENCY IMMEDIATE URGENT PRIORITY OTHER ROUTINE CITY SCAN FLASH REPORT JavaScript Version for Packet Transmission lt items in RED are required gt B Msg Number WST 100 A When Receiving Msg Senders s Msg No D Situation Severity E Msg Handling Order C When Sending Msg Receiving Msg No F Message Requests You to EMERGENCY IMMEDIATE REPLY Check one O URGENT PRIORITY Cl x OTHER ROUTINE 11 REFERENCE e g Number of earlier msg SSS 2 Message what when where needed how long contact name and phone nm Le EN ta Other ne e the fi nner LULL nas 1e I runner EOC Logistics Supply and Services Request Form JavaScript Version PR 3 9 2 2 for Amateur Radio Packet Transmission 07 23 2013 PacRELEASE 3 9 For the manual saving of the ASCII output this form is best used with Microsoft Internet Explorer A When Receiving Msg C When Sending Msg ere i pia B Msg Number MEF 347P gt cae 5 No SITUATION SEVERITY Select One MSG HANDLING ORDER Select One EMERGENCY e 9 Life Threat IMMEDIATE As Soon as Possible URGENT e g Property Threat PRIORITY Less Than One Hour OTHER All Others ROUTINE More Than One Hour ITEM SERVICE OE REQUESTED
13. Edit Interface Type TNC Prompts TNC Commands TNC Comm Port THC commands sent first TNC commands sent when done Choose a Device Name INT FACE TERMINAL SENDPAC 0D CD SOFTWARE CR CH NEWMODE ON PACTIME AFTER 10 SBRITCONY CN CPACTIME OFF BEACON EVERY STREAMSW S7C bach SLOTTIME 10 Description KPC3 TNC for use with Santa Clara Device Name ESAME aaea le E PERSIST 63 County s BBS System Venty the COM port x setting for your system PACLEN 128 MAXFRAME 2 Device Type aaa FRACE F CHECK 30 Copy TXDELAY 40 e TNC recommendations for SCCo BBS are on web site Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 78 Message Numbering e P suffix is added to all inbound and outbound HE Message Settings Bx messages Plain Text PACForms e Message Number Global By Profile o Ex Personal Profile 1000 Drill Profile 2000 Event Profile 3000 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved ae New Messages Meg Numbering Replies Forwards Tracking Deleting Ady Outbound Message Identification MW Add message number to the Subject Line for outbound messages C without hyphenation LAH 23F f with hyphenation LRA4 1 2423F 0 C with DateTime Format LA4141202224403P We Use Global Message Number Profile ndependent W Add message number suffi
14. Heights Eme 47172014 17 46 ao ri yndeoc W5OxSC 1 DELIVERED AND 289P_E lICS213_ Singulanty Reversal 4 1 THL 111P_0 A_ICS213_Singulanty Reversal Completed 2014 1 7 57 Sent Mags Draft Mig Deleted Msa loonza7 193823 items 248 Total Retneving messages 00 00 00 154818 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 81 e Supports viewing Message viewing printing deleting or Saving a message to aj local file ou Reply and Forward m message formatting z Archive Draft Mags How Highlight Message Press Open Deleted Mags Altems 47 Total Or double click on the message UTTAR From Te ees lea Subject B N Print Send Receive Profile Packet Class xectest waa S C 1 SHD 28 SCCo Packet Frequencies v140116 SND 283P ET 125213 Singularity Convergence Emergency Bulletin WEkSC 1 AHD 28 EMC 102 O R Check in Emerald City Palace WSS C 1 DELIVERED EMC 102 0 R_Check in Emerald City Palac whtSC 1 SND 26 EMC 038P U P CityScan Other Emerald City E D Me XND 283P E 1 1CS213 Singularity Convergence Emergency Bulletin Sele Cr E L i LT B cal pi Fie Edit View Actions Windows Help Print Reply Hepy to Al Forward Archive Delete Close Exon ir 4b Urgent Bulletin Message Bbs WEXSC 1 Rec d 47172014 17 32 Sent 4 1 201417 23 From xndeoc w5xsc a
15. PSK31 or RTTY Adds error checking Envelope contains header at beginning and checksum at end _Header Payload CHK Header contains addressing information to from Payload contains the data to be sent Checksum used to determine if packet was received error free e Typically operates at 1200 or 9600 baud Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Why Packet Radio It s fast Yes that s right When there is no Internet it s fast 80 messages sent received logged acknowledged printed in triplicate perfectly legible in lt 2 hrs with O errors by 1 person e t s easy Hardware pre built cables straight forward connections Software if you can use e mail you can use Outpost Procedures extensive documentation on website It s deployable Virtually anywhere in the county and most of surrounding counties no specialized radios or antennas required It fits our served agencies needs Preferable for long complex and or high volume messages explicit acknowledgements and tracking Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 13 Why Use Packet Radio e Packet is ideal for passing complex messages Lists of information Addresses ed Instructions Complex words turboencabulator e Messages are maranitted accurately Originator can verify contents before it is sent
16. Prompts TNC Commands TNC Comm Port Choose Device Name Device Name Descriptions KPC3 TNE for use with Santa Clara County s BBS System Verify the COM port setting for your system Device Type H f Telne OF Cancel For BBS and TNC setups best to use the Copy function to a new user oriented name Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 76 BBS Settings Command List e Commands can be added to insure proper BBS settings during and after connecting e Can use SCCo BBS as a starting point XSC_W5XSC 1_ Training BBS commands BBS Name BBS Prompts BBS Commands BES Path nb BES commands sent first BES commands sent when done Commands Send Private head Message CE Send Bulletin a Delete Message koo Send NTS Bye Log off e List Mine List Bulletin List HTS List Filtered BBS Initializatian File Create a list of BBS commands and send tt Create Update File C Never during every Send Receive session OF Cancel Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 17 TNC Settings Command List e Commands can be added to insure proper TNC settings during and after connecting to a BBS e Can use SCCo TNC as a Starting point Select an Interface Type BE xSC_Kantronics_KPC3 Plus COPY OF TNC commands File
17. Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved SCCo BBS Network Operational Concepts e The network is run like a commercial network ARES RACES It is intended to work in an emergency UPS backup generators physical and network security Testing automated monitoring user communications Avoid single points of failure e All BBSs have equivalent functionality user interface Simplifies user training Provides backup in case of failure e All cities agencies can reach at least 2 BBSs e All users in a city agency can use the same BBS Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 20 Wnxsc Lt Locations I y EN i 2 Parts i Re il Mar a Le TE elmo s Ne So Carlos Sar Mat a 84 j nn as ds us m a re x Pons 3 i A J a Ta Los Tran Se TL eddina whe Tie ie i F r weila 1 i 5 i j nai La Seva Beach Dunnevie i Hudner A L m i i ogar En Fig i A Pajac Aromas 5 dE pre Taso Souse Th San Juan r La T f Bautista Morse Elkhorn se e all a A so aes g K EE T FE Mass Landing Prunedale gt 4 Castroville B E M Fe Also W5XSC 1 Training Extra BBS Location Varies e d ds Bg Rp ey Tg eg Te Te Gabaa z Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 21 Typical SCCo BBS Block Diagram
18. User created profiles BBS setups and TNC Setups are maintained across upgrades Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 74 User created Settings e You may create your own profiles TNC setups and BBS setups Examples Extra profile to select backup BBS and TNC extra TNC setup to add XMITLVL for different radio extra BBS setup for non SCCo BBS e Previously user created BBS and TNC setups were lost during upgrades No longer the case e Be sure to use a different file name for your settings Examples Herman frankenstein tnc W6XLR4 mockingbird bbs Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 75 New profiles are created with a copy of the existing settings WE Select a BBS BBS Name BBS Prompts BBS Commands BBS Path BBS Name BES Name FE CSC Connect Hame tes C 1 Description Santa Clara County ARES RACES Packet System Located on Crystal Peak South County JNOS BES Type f Let Outpost determine the BBS and set up the pro f User defines the BBS prompts Non ldentitying BESS f AAMRE BBS f AMARE BBS with Tactical Call Customization ENE Hame OF Cancel File Edit EST Tools Forms Actions Help Mew RS oo ml SendAec BBS Ctrl B Identification CtriH eee nck Ee In Te New Profile PC Time hk Delete Profile Il We Select an Interface Type Interface Type TNE
19. amp Exams More REFERENCE INFORMATION ARRL Band Plans Call Signs EmComm Preparedness Repeaters Rules amp Regs Weather General Info HOMEWORK e Complete the following tasks before attending the next class Familiarize yourself with entire SCCo ARES RACES Packet web page e http www scc ares races org packet html Join the scc packet Yahoo group Install Outpost and review the settings menus Read and Understand the Packet Network Addressing web page e http www scc ares races org packet packet addressing html linked from main packet page e Use the scc packet Yahoo group for questions If you have a packet station Optional Extra Credit e Connect to your primary BBS and send yourself a message e Download save read and understand the bulletins Automatically retrieved by Outpost tactical calls frequencies e Check in to the Mon Tue packet net Information on procedures is on SCCo packet web page Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 111 Summary e You should now understand The role of a Packet Operator Type III What packet is and why we use it The Santa Clara County BBS network and BBS assignments How to set up the baseline packet station The use of Outpost and PacFORMS How to record your activities e Next Class Packet III B Troubleshoot a packet station Operating Procedures Bulletins and Message addres
20. area suitable for computer use Protected Out of sunlight AC power if possible e Set up PC Verify that Outpost and PacFORMS are installed Verify the version Set up user identification and Tactical ID if needed Make sure computer date and time are set correctly Verify correct Profile Verify BBS and TNC settings Adjust other settings as needed for the assignment Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 51 Radio Settings e Consult radio manual for packet settings Packet or data mode Packet baud rate 1200 bps If Dual Receive which side does Packet use Simplex No tone or tone squelch e Yaesu users make sure WIRES is off RF squelch S meter squelch to minimum Turn off any function that might interrupt radio function e Battery save features 25 W or more transmit power Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 52 KPC 3 Set Up Overview Use IPSERIAL to communicate with the TNC Verify Com Port settings Verify that TNC connected cmd prompt Adjustment of serial connection baud rate may be needed Use the Command mode to instruct the TNC Actions to be performed Parameters to be set Diagnostic information e Commands consist of one word plus data if needed e Command with no data shows current setting Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara Count
21. ee a ee oe 4 7 e TE Br Ge Li LL m i f ER LM Fy ES ET Fi EF SCCo release version EEE EE mama ee ee LE Me m Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 64 Which Version Help gt About We About Outpost Packet Message Manager x Start up window Outpost Packet Message Manager Outpost packet message manager Version 2 6 0 c42 Copyright 2003 2015 Jim Oberhofer EH All rights reserved E Version 2 8 0 c42 Copyright 2003 2012 Jim Oberhofer KNGPE This computer program available for general 4mateur Radio use and must be operated in accordance with the U S Federal Communications Commission CFR Title 47 Part 97 Amateur Radio Service or other Uk Amateur Radio Service regulations as speciied by the County in which you intend to operate System Info SCCo Version Information This release contains the following 1 Install v70 2 Outpost v300v140 i PacRELEASE w40 Or you can look In Control Build Date 27 October 2014 For Outpost release details do the following Panel gt Add Remove 1 Run Outpost 2 From the main menu press Actions gt View t P 3 Double click on the Tile README300 txt rogral IS For PacFORMS release details see the various c PacFORMS Docs Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 65 W Outpest Packet Mescage Mana
22. gt lt bbscall gt ampr org FCC Call signs w6xrl4 w2xsc ampr org Tactical Call Signs xndeoc w4xsc ampr org e Be sure to set e mail client to plain text mode Otherwise message may be 10x or more larger e Redundancy Currently using 4 different ISPs in four different parts of the county Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 32 How do I connect ACCESSING THE NETWORK Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 33 Which BBS e Each city agency has a primary and secondary BBS Selection based on RF coverage load e All individuals use the same BBS as their city agency e Use primary if possible otherwise use secondary e Why Simplifies sending a message to someone Best RF coverage for most locations in the city agency footprint No need to forward intra agency messages between BBSs Distributes load across all BBSs e f primary fails cities agencies on that BBS are distributed across remaining three BBSs Keeps load distributed even during a failure Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 34 List of Primary amp Secondary BBSs e Primary and Secondary BBSs are listed on the website Look up your city a Il ac Altace Hille T mim nf IAY G VARA oY http www scc ares races org Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved
23. packet html Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 109 Stay Current Stay Informed Visit the County web site often Check the Announcement space Check the Packet page Check for updates often Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your equipment up to date Join the Yahoo SCC Packet group htto groubps vahoo com group scc packet Keep your equipment software and yourself up to date Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Santa Clara County OES California ARES RACES Welcome to the Santa Clara County ARES RACES Amateur Radio Emergency Services Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services homepage Add this page to your bookmarks to stay up to speed on amateur radio emergency service and disaster service issues throughout Santa Clara County California ARES and Amateur Radio Emergency Service are registered service marks of the American Radio Relay League Incorporated and are used by permission SANTA CLARA COUNTY ARES RACES EMERGENCY INFORMATION AS OF Jan 18 2015 0956 This is a LEVEL 1 ADVISORY notice for the following situation Ellek above Bor defintion Command NET Repeaters Both WB67VVW and K6SNY are having audio issues if County should activate we will monitor both and use what works best at that time The repeater owners are working on the problems SCC ARES RACES Got Questions Visit our FAQ Page Tr
24. radio emergency response teams and their need to pass packet traffic e Automates and manages all message handling between you and your BBS e Lets you read delete create reply to or forward messages back to the BBS e SCCo Packet Installer is available from County web site e www scc ares races org packet html e General purpose version available from Outpost web site www outpostpm org Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 60 Install Santa Clara County Version e Combined Installer for Outpost amp PacFORMS Unique directory name e C Program Files SCCo Packet Does not interfere with general purpose version of Outlook on same machine e Includes all updates Standard TNC and County BBS setups Standard County user settings Standard County forms Updates will not overwrite user defined settings Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 61 Install Outpost and PacFORMS Before You Begin Delete PacFORMS folder from Desktop PacFORMS Use Windows Explorer and delete the c PacFORMS folder Local Disk C File Edit View Favorites Tools Help W hy B ot h er Q Bak kg wi yp Search f Folders Frs e Duplicate PacFORMS folders MERS LES on the desktop are possible ss this drive it Add or remove programs Che P1000 P1500 Full Solution _Hy Sport P eh for files or e Future rem
25. set your PC s Lire eae ee eee Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 71 Opening Outpost Profiles e Profiles are used to store the Outpost settings under a name The OUTPOST profile contains all of the default SCCo settings e Ex Tools menu Station Identification BBS selection TNC selection etc e Switch between profiles without restarting Outpost e Verify that the Profile is correct NE Outpost Packet Message Manager ile Edit Set up Tools Acti He F Folder List WSI WESC B sndeoc wectest SAD 286P SCCo Packet Frequencies 140116 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Configuring Outpost Setup All configuration items are under two Menu items j 0 E File Edit Setup Tools fe Outpost Packet Message Manager The Setup menu TNCs preconfigured Folder Santa Clara County BBS s preloaded Profiles permit multiple configurations Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved SCCo Settings Are In Unique Named Files e Standard settings file names are unique Outpost profile e User settings overwritten XSC_ lt tnc name gt tnc e COM port settings are maintained XSC_ lt BBSname gt bbs e User settings overwritten e SCCo Packet Installer overwrites settings in SCCo provided files e
26. 2 Eadie Daie Adcraciring maple Action Taken inb im gap mca mui top copy bite io the addrecoes piak copy bo PLANNING con yeller r Ek Eadie Adir Tales pes acter BOCs DCS FORM TL ier PRA LADO Below you will ses two SUEMIT buttons The one on the ist when Submited willl open a mew window with ihe ASC text s0 you can manually capture comy pasie and save the text Follow Instructions ini red Ini hat window The SUGIT button to the right will automatically transfer the ASHI beat exdracted from the form to the Quipost database vla via OoCinect GpDirect must be running bo make this work or nothing Is saved SUBMIT Message Form Manual Copy amp Save SUBMIT Message Form to Outpost Clear Input Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved XSC ICS 213 Message Form Standard ICS 213 Form should come to you already filled out Applies to City Scan and Logistics as well Ifyou have to fill it out have the originator review and initial it If you are doing a drill Fill in the blanks just like paper version No need for 5 words per line Replies to a previous message must have that message number in the reference line Make sure the header info is filled OUT Outpost will handle the numbering 90 EOC Logistics Supply and Services Request Form JavaScript Version PR 4 0 2 4 for Amateur Radio Packet Transmission 10 27 2014 For the manual saving of the ASCII o
27. 5213 Singularity Convergence Emergency Bulletin ANDEOC W 5X XSCTEST XND 286P SCCo Packet Frequencies vi40116 ANDEOCG ANDEOC W5x DELIVERED EMC 102 O F Check in Emerald City Palace ANDEOC W 5x XNDEOC WS5x DELIVERED EMC 102 O F Check in Emerald City Palace EMCWOZ W5X XNDEOC EMC 038P XND 287P EMC 038P LP CityScan Other Emerald City Emergency Declared yes ANDEOC EMCWOZ W 5x DELIVERED EMC 038P U P CityScan_ Other Emerald City Emergency Declared yes ANDEOC TMLTRE AND 289P AND 289P El IC5213 Singularity Reversal Requested MBHGGG W 5X XNDEOC MBH 218 XND 290P MBH 218 CR os oo Mockingbird Heights Emerge Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 106 WRAP UP Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 107 For Your Information e Download bulletins into Outpost Store in Archive folder to save for reference Frequencies Tactical Calls Subject Line Format Weekly Check In Schedule e Force a one time bulletin download Actions gt Force one time bulletin retrieve Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 108 For Your Information e These documents are recommended for your Go Kit Packet Frequencies and BBS Assignments Outpost Configuration Settings Message Addressing Standard Message Line Format e Download and print out a hardcopy http www scc ares races org
28. 6rwg 30DAYS W25C 1 GILIO2P Packet Check Ins GI xsceoc PERM Ws C 1 GILIGOP SCCo Packet Tactical 30DAYS W25C 1 GILIOIP 2 Oct Packet Net CH Supports TAB characters cntl tab thereby reducing character count CS C0 C9 o New Packet Message 5 Eg File Edit Actions Window Help Send Print Lave Delete Close Ur Pvt Bul NTS LE Message e Other entry methods Cut and Paste from other apps like Excel i E XND 209P Allows text files to be directly imported into the message form Send button moved Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 84 Message Size e Message size limit was increased From 10 000 to 65 535 characters Character counter appears in bottom right of message window We LR4 127 O R Test Message Packet Message File Edit Mann send Pririt Save Delete Close Ug Pyt Bul NTS Al Private Message Bbs WS5XSC 1 From WEXLR4 To NDEOC subject LR4 122 O R_Test Message this is test message for when khe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog fa e Take care when preparing large messages The RF channel is shared Limit messages to the minimum required Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 85 2 When Receiving Msg 3 When Sending Msg Senders s msg Receiving msg EOC MESSAGE FORM
29. ACES All rights reserved Using Calibrate To Set Level e If things are working skip this step e Process to set transmit audio level Listen to your packet signal on another radio Increase the packet audio level and listen for the signal to increase When it stops increasing reduce the audio level until you hear the packet audio decreasing e 1 5 steps depending on the radio e SCC PACKET Yahoo group has a database of XMITLVLs and measured deviations for popular radios httos groups vahoo com neo groups scc backet database Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 5 Setting Audio Level KPC 3 Example e Use CALIBRATE cmd calibrate CALIBRATE MODE PRESS M R S T OR X e Transmit a SPACE and adjust value Kantronics example Press s Press increase or decrease to set level until no increase is noted then back it off until it just decreases e Depending on the radio 1 5 steps will be needed e When done press X e Use XMITLVL to see the final value Record it for reference cmd xmitlvl XMITLVL 160 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserve d 58 Now for the software Outpost and PacFORMS Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved What is Outpost e A Windows based packet messaging client with an email like GUI e Supports ARES RACES and other amateur
30. BS SCCo Alt EOC SCCo EOC i Ecomm T1 Ecomm 38 4 kbps 1200 bps AX 25 Ecomm38 4 kbps 5 8 GHz 802 11 5 8 GHz 802 11 5 8 GHz 802 11 Fiber VLAN 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 Mbps 10 kbps 1 kbps Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 26 2014 Backbone Connectivity Internet Level 3 Internet Cogent 1 WHD Fo CPK kood MTV re FPK 5 CAR 6 WYG 7_MLP W1XSC BBS Fo BBS kood BBS re BBS SCCo Alt EOC SCCo EOC Ecomm T1 Ecomm 38 4 kbps 1200 bps AX 25 Ecomm38 4 kbps 5 8 GHz 802 11 5 8 GHz 802 11 5 8 GHz 802 11 Fiber VLAN 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 1 Mbps 10 kbps 1 kbps Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 27 2014 Backbone Connectivity 1 WHD 2 CPK 3 MTV re FPK 5 CAR 6 WYG 7_MLP W1XSC BBS TL BBS i BBS re BBS SCCo Alt EOC SCCo EOC Ecomm T1 Ecomm 38 4 kbps 1200 bps AX 25 Ecomm38 4 kbps Next steps erie 1 Move to high speed backbone as main BBS to BBS 10 Mbps transport 7Ocm network as backup _ 2 Add links to high speed backbone to become fully 1 kbps redundant 70cm can be repurposed Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 28 WnXSC Connectivity Frequencies 144 MHz access User access typically individuals some EOCs 220 MHz access User access typically EOCs some individuals Forwarding to tradi
31. Computer 46 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Connect TNC to PC Serial Connection Radio Connection e Caution The Radio connector is a DB 9 PTT Transmit audio Received Audio NOT RS 232 e KPC 3 serial port has a DB 25 connector DB 9 adapter may be needed e Standard RS 232 serial cable or USB to Serial Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved A Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Connect TNC to Radio e Most radios havea dedicated 6 pin mini DIN DATA connector e Some have a combined 8 pin mini DIN connector anda breakout cable e Otherwise you will use the speaker and mike connectors 48 Connect TNC to Radio 9 a a s a s d atu P _ baai Le 3 SO am Oe a aa LA a A KPC 3 has a DB 9 connector Radio will have a dedicated data connector for packet 6 pin mini DIN May have to use mic connector and external speaker e Connect antenna to radio e Connect power to radio TNC and computer Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 49 Got My Act Together PC Laptop Audio and PTT Cable Serial to USB Cable po A KEN N a mM a d s Nita Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 50 PC Set UP e Secure a work
32. ES All rights reserved 102 Tracking activities and message traffic RECORD KEEPING AND LOGGING Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 103 Summary of Logging and Record Keeping e Everyone fills out a 214 Unit Activity Log ICS 214 SCCo Start it when you get your assignment before you leave home e Everyone signs in out on a 211A Communications Check in ICS 211 SCCo e Packet operators may also fill out 309 Communication Log ICS 309 SCCo for the packet station Does not replace the need to maintain a 214 Unit Activity Log May use ICS 309 feature of Outpost e Start your log s as soon as you check in to your assignment e Must be legible e Hand in your logs notes etc at the end of your shift Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 104 ICS 309 Communications Log Wl ics 309 Comm Log Builder xj Outpost NOW produces an Ka ols iaa ICS 309 communications Ent D Suge Re log Operational Period Task Name O04 20 to 040414 23 59 Packet Class Demo The log can be Radio Operators Hame Station ID Xanadu ack BU automated to print ona Period Content Sart Layout Output regular interval Reporting Period e Configuration Options Today 04 01 2014 From Date 4 1 2014 Since last report run 12 14 12 06 35 From Time 1720 Reporting period All 03 23 2014 to 04 01 2014 Range To Date
33. Off e Some other packet applications may not ro er exit KISS or fe Ipserial with Outpost Sibel shat File Edit Tools Help HOST mode Log to text file Retu rn to command Add Comm Port Settings to Outpost Get Comm Port Settings from Outpost Create Message in Outpost mode requires sending obscure control Kantronics Kiss Off Kantronics Host Off characters to the TNC AEA Kiss Off AEA Host Off or else full reset PacComm Kiss Off Font Reset Font e pserial menu options do this for you Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 68 Opening Outpost User e If not using a Tactical Call User call sign e Your FCC call sign or the agency Name e Your full name Message ID e 3 letter prefix used in message number e Set according to your served agency polic e Packet Net Check in Use your initials e To change from FCC call to Tactical Click Unclick Use Tactical Call When fields are greyed out using FCC call Identification AE Station Identification Identification Current Profile Packet Class Legal User Call Sign ST 4 UserName Herman Munster Message ID Pretis HSM 3 Characters mas Tactical Use Tactical Call for all BBS interaction 3 Characters mi W Show this form on startup e When you take over a shift as a Packet Operator you will need to change User Call sign and User Name
34. aining amp Events Click on an event title for more detail Dre ARES RACES ORGANIZATION ARESRACES Activation Level Definitions Updated w412 ARES Registration Form for your city City Emergency Coordinators Radio Officers City Local ARES RACES Groups amp Links County Frequency List Updated 04 Jul 2012 Note County Message Net S00 AN Packet Operstions Type lll Pa Wednesday February 18 600 Pll introduction to Emergency Con Saturday March 7 S00 AN Packet Operstions Type lll Fa fale Wednesday March 18 frequency addition 600 PWV Fundamentals of Emergency C County Staff DEC ADECS Saturday April 4 FAQ What is ARES RACES ACS S00 AN Packet Operations Type ll 4 Join the Mutual 4id Communicators E Mail list Thursday April 9 tg a OPERATIONS lt Ul gt Activation Info Contact Info Forms amp Signs Frequency Lists Go Kit Mutual Aid amp DSW Mutual Aid Communicator MAC For More Info amp Sign Up click here to Program Nets Standards amp Procedures Monthly EC report visit Our Training amp Events System More Pictures from the County Wide Drill PACKET RADIO July 16 2009 Frequencies amp Network Info Presentations Set up amp Usage Info Outpost amp PacF ORMS Nets User Group Pictures from Advanced Packet Class cee TRAINING amp EVENTS send Eten me Webmaster Training amp Events Database Drills Nets ARES RACES Courses BR reel ogg POS ICS Courses License Classes
35. dent operator Perform the tasks of a Field Communicator III Set up an existing pre installed system which is currently disconnected and stored Operate a PC that has Outpost and PacFORMSS pre installed Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Packet Operator Type III Capabilities continued e Capabilities and services offered Configure Outpost options like call sign tactical call polling etc to the County standard Operate a packet station to send receive print log and track packet messages Properly send three County standard PacFORMS e ICS 213 Message Form e Logistics Request Form e City Scan Form Use alternate addressing techniques Low to medium traffic operations Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Typical Type Ill Assignments e Deployed to locations with low to medium traffic and a pre positioned packet station Small city EOC Small staging area Small aid station or shelter e MAC Program Handbook contains details of qualification requirements WWW SCC ares races org mac Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved What is Packet Radio e One of many digital modes available in Amateur Radio e Transmitted information is received 100 error free e Sends one packet of data envelope payload at a time Differs from character at a time modes
36. ge Manager ile Edit Setup Tools Forms Actions Help New Open LE LE EE 2 d Receise Profile Personal MSC IC5 2135 Message Form Folder List XSC EOC Logistics Request MSC City Scan Flash Report Local ID Subject Generic ICS 215 Message Form z z z z Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 94 Generic ICS 213 Form Sample HE ICS 213 Messaging W6XLRA aAa e Generic form when SCCo P form is not needed New To use i PO e To Position Hu Click N ew From PO Position pe Fill in the blanks EE Oe Click Send a Click Close PT Outpost message IS Signature PO Position BE created similar to Reny PACForms ICS 213 Message Maker Ready Disconnected 20 09 32 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Generic ICS 213 Outpost Message e Form is converted into a simple text message Not PACForms compatible e Add To information e Send like a text message e Click Send Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved New Packet Message File Edit Actions Window Help Send Print Save Delete Close Put Bul NTS Al EK Private Message Bbs W5XSC 1 From XNDEOC TIC52131 ICDNBME Packet Class IG Planning FROM Operations POSITION Xanadu Pod 1 SUBJECT Status Summary DATE 1 22 2015 4 52 00 EM MESSAGE Pod has been opened and ac
37. ger Fie Edit Seip EESO Achons Heb Send Aeceve Setongs Message Saling Report Seti Directory Settings Leg Settings General Setincs Saving Sn ON Sirpis Packet Sesson Counter eset Empty Deteted Megs Fader Reset comm wit thes Pack cout edie Reset Form to normal rie actre Packet lpserial e Way to test connection to TNC e Also available as Ipserial icon cena Comm Port 16 Packet Erpre Tere f Sa ia ipsenal with Outpost Eat Tools Help Send a file aging Create Message COMA Port Sening j W Comm Port Setup 1 COM2 9600 N 8 1 True 0 2 COM2 9600 N 8 1 True 2 Exit Connection Preferences Flow Control Data Bits E Parity None Stop Bits fi C None Ce RTS CTS 66 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Connecting with Ipserial Comm Port e Once serial settings are confirmed Can move settings to or from Outpost fe Ipserial with Outpost Conner Fie Edit Tools Help Options Log to text file Add Comm Port Settings to Outpost Get Comm Port Settings from Outpost Create Message in Outpost Kantronics Kiss Off Kantronics Host Off AEA Kiss Off AEA Host Off PacComm Kiss Off Font Reset Font Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 67 Connecting with Ipserial KISS
38. lt in TNC Compact convenient Audio levels usually pre set for optimum performance Cost Radio TNC Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 116 TNC Terminal Node Controller e Implements AX 25 protocol Manages AX 25 connections Assembles disassembles AX 25 packets Keys radio PTT May include additional functions Personal BBS PBBS Node or digipeater APRS Keyboard to keyboard functions May be implemented in hardware or software Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 117 Comparison of two popular TNCs VRAIS RP ee K lt PARVEST 7 nee AE ee ae SE ee ie Se XMT CCD CON STA MAIL N RA a De E TRE au a PY Avge og De er iri Ev Con Sta Mall Eke Rs 4 aa e a i i Well formatted easy to use User Manual Latest version easy to use Online Help Yes 9600 Baud not used very No much Audio Level Adjustment XMITLVL command easier to set for multiple radios Carrier Detect via Software Settable via command Command Options Complete Real Time Clock Chip Yes plug in option No keep PDF manual on PC Yes Manual via potentiometers Default mode More levels available nice but not needed for EmComm Yes plug in option Note For information only no endorsement is expressed or implied The above two TNCs are successfully being used in the SCC
39. mpr org Local Msg ID ND 2o5P Ta xsctest Subject AND 263P_E _lC5213_Singularity Convergence Emergency Bulletin PACF XND 283P E I IC5213 Singularity Convergence Emergency EGC MESSAGE FORM i J5 ver PR 3 9 2 6 08711713 i FORMFILENAME Message html Packet cHMsgNo XND 283F jle 04 01 2014 ths ETTEI EMERGENCY IMMEDIATE Incident Commander All Locations l Incident Commander b Xanadu EOC 110 Singularity Convergence Emergency a be anal e Mare CT ST AT Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 82 Viewing Message Navigation e Up and Down arrows on message forms allow easy movement to previous or next message e No need to close message then open next message Previous Message EMC 102 O R_Check in Emerald City Palace Packet Message EX File Edit View Actions Windows Print Reply Forward Archive Delete Close R Al Private Message Ims m ml Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 83 Creating Messages e Direct entry File mat Setup Tools Forms Actions Help New Archive Delete Print Send Receive Protile Packet Class Allows cursor placement ne i within the text field oe ee nn fi tes lian teas Pesce KErnagi SODAS WG L 1 GIL104F 22 October Packet Net A k6rwg 30DAYS W25C 1 GILIO03P 16 Oct Packet Met k
40. o network on a regular basis Other TNCs may work equally well Specifications and prices subject to change without notice Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 118 Antenna Considerations e Packet networks are simplex nets e You must be able to hear EVERYONE else on the channel and they must ALL be able to hear you If not you WILL cause doubles You may not hear the double but the BBS WILL e Get your antenna up as high as possible e Consult SCCo MAC F2 requirements for minimum recommendations e For base station consider tri bander e g Comet CX 333 Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 119 Computer Considerations Types Lots of portable types to pick from Needs to run the Outpost application Needs to be able to interface to the TNC Portability Size weight Readability Screen size non glare Power efficiency Needs to run for one hour without AC adapter Most recent laptop type meet this requirement with internal battery f needed may use external 12v battery and travel adapter or inverter Avoid smart phones non Windows tablets for now O K for personal fun not for serious EmComm support of a city agency Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 120 Other Computer Considerations e External Storage for backup file transfer
41. or Program Packet Operator qualifications http www scc ares races org mac e Type Ill Part A and Part B Setup and operating skills for an existing packet station e Type ll Advanced operating skills plus construction of a field deployable packet station Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved When you complete this class you should be able to e Describe the purpose and use of packet communications e Describe the Santa Clara County BBS network e Describe the components of the baseline packet station e Assemble setup and verify operation of the baseline packet Station e Describe the Outpost and PacFORMS software and their basic use e Keep records and logs e But it is more than just sitting in a class on Saturday morning enjoying a jelly donut Documentation to read understand and apply There will be quizzes Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Agenda e Role of the Packet Operator e What and Why of Packet e Santa Clara County BBS Network e Baseline Packet Station e Create and Send a Message e Logs e Homework Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Packet Operator Qualifications Role Of The Packet Operator Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Packet Operator Type Ill Capabilities e Capabilities and services offered Fully indepen
42. oval of PacFORMS File and Folder Tasks p ii may not complete entirely res rar RER cane ge LE En moment na that af a Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 62 Install Outpost and PacFORMS Single click install process for Outpost and PacFORMS Click the defaults Start Finished 5 Setup SCCo Packet PUBLIC EDITION MIE RESTE SCCo Packet PUBLIC EDITION am Welcome to the SCCo Packet i J Completing the SCCo Packet PUBLIC EDITION Setup Wizard me iii PUBLIC EDITION Setup Wizard This will install Outpost v280c042 and PacRELEASE v3 9 0 Setup has finished installing SCCo Packet PUBLIC EDITION Install 62 on your computer on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Itis recommended that you close all other applications before Ne LUE En continuing qe fai Click Finish to exit Setup re Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup County of Santa Clara CA County of Santa Clara CA Rea a View SCC IMPORTANT SETUP INFORMATION rtf Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 63 The Results is a aoe etl Tact 7 us tee F b General release version F a b mm LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling 7 FileZilla FTP Client onagit 9 k Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007 FA Google Earth 7j PacFORMS OpenOffice ong Sasi SCCo Packet Te
43. quest Form Requests specific resources needed to support an emergency e HTML File EOCLogisticsRequest html XSC ICS 213 Message Form ICS 213 adapted for Santa Clara County to transmit messages e HTML File Message html e These forms are installed automatically when PacFORMS is installed Additional forms may be provided by your EC Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 88 PacFORMSS Are Accessible From Outpost n Outpost Packet Messaoe Manager d Receive Protile General _ MSC 105 213 Message Form Folder List XSC EOC Logistics Request ace ed ES NO Local ID Subject Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 89 2 When Receiving Msg Msg 3 When Sending Msg EOC MESSAGE FORM Senders msg Receivers msg PacFORMS adaption of SCCo ICS Form 213 Ver PR 4 0 2 8 PacRELEASE 4 0 l xnp 210P By Phil Henderson KFEZSO Son This form works with CutpostiOpDirect for Automatic ASCII text save RED Preas Heme Fehmin wing ha tm Click Here Ib Tames 14 kr ne 1635 0001 to 2400 2 00 PM 2417351400 Hrs LL REFERENCE eue Kamber of earlier me 12 Merge rka them thers medel kor bar comma ram aed phems wurcbwri KEEF MAG ERTEF Miersig Onietmader Sond the tep epy rhii es Roddie yeller te PLANNING mein the piak cop r compas Gla Roadie Afs mdi complcts Adea Taker in ie gery kop rhe Er Ek
44. r approximately once per month Tactical calls for your city are available from your EC Tactical calls also added for Coastal Region and all Surrounding counties Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 38 Requesting Tactical Calls e Agencies can request tactical calls for packet AS many as you need must start with agency tactical prefix Example usage packet operators deployed to shelter school Instructions http www scc ares races org packet html htm e How to Request Tactical Calls Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserve d 39 Available m a ma Pt PET E sa Signal dem E 100 38 96 94 32 90 88 S6 84 92 g0 Lengter ke Him Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved ASSEMBLING A PACKET STATION Needed for Type III Qualification County Baseline Station e Baseline station is used for MAC Evaluations e Hardware Computer Notebook Netbook Kantronics KPC 3 TNC e Selected as representative of TNC functions Packet capable radio 25W USB memory stick Cables Printer optional e Software Outpost PacFORMS FEN 2 ECC Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 42 Hardware Selection Highlights e Radio Mobile style radio e Minimum 25 watts
45. reserved Send a Test Message Send test message to self Review received bulletins Report to site radio room supervisor Begin operations Send Check in message 100 eS Se ad Outpost Workflow How it Gets Done Press New to create a new message i Compose the message Press Send message is moved to Out Tray Press Send Receive to transmit receive msgs e Sent messages are moved from Out Tray to Sent Msgs folder e New messages are displayed in bold in In Tray Read and handle new messages Delete messages as needed e Deleted messages moved to Deleted Messages folder If you think there is a problem with a message refer the message to the Shift Supervisor for resolution Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 101 Watch Out for Drafts Folder List Out Tray U Type Fom To 885 LocalD Subject gt DR ANDEUC miam WOSXSC AE TMLTTP OVA C5213 Singulanty Reversal Completed ANDEOL sectest ES C AND 203P EA ICS213 Singulanty Convergence Emergency Bulletin In Tray ss e If you click SAVE the message is saved as a DR aft in the Outbox and will not be sent The blue highlight shows that it is a DRAFT e If you click SEND the message will be saved without a type designation e Check the OUTBOX after a SEND RECEIVE to make Sure the messages were sent Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RAC
46. s Inbound Message Identification Local ID if Assign local message number to inbound messages local use only standard format LA 4 123F Edit Subject Line Identifier values OF l Cancel 79 Known Issues e Global message number Changes to global message number are not saved if set via menu path Tools gt Message Settings gt Msg Numbering gt Edit Subject Line Identifier Values gt Global Variables gt Next Message Number Workaround Use menu path Tools gt Report Settings gt Global Variables e Printouts always go to system default printer Workaround Set default printer in Windows printer settings e Improvements continue to be made Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 80 Outpost A Closer Look WE Outpost Packet Message Manager Forms Actions Help Peer sctest WSSC 1 SND 26 AND 283P_E LICS213 Singularity Convergence Emergenc yndeoc xsctest WOxXSC 1 ND 26 SCCo Packet Frequencies 140116 TP yndeoc XNDEOC W5x5SC 1 AHD 28 EMC 102 0 A_Check in Emerald City Palace 4 1 2014 17 32 undeoc xndeoc W5sSC 1 DELIVERED EMC 102 0 AR Check in Emerald City Palace 47142014 17 33 emcwo SANDEOC W5xSC 1 SND 28 EMC 038P_U P_CityScan_Other Emerald City Emergency D 4 1 2014 17 40 mbhggg NDEOL W5xSC 1 SND 29 MBH 218 O A_CityScan_Other Mockingbird
47. sing Send and receive PacFORMS messages using Outpost Bring your packet station if you have one e Battery and Dummy Load A laptop with wireless will also work Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 112 Thank You Questions comments suggestions KZ60 arrl net Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 113 REFERENCE INFORMATION Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 114 Selecting a Radio for use with Packet e For best performance you need a mobile radio 25W or more and TALL antenna STRONGLY recommended e Reduces Hidden transmitter problem Can t hear others others can t hear you creates DOUBLES Dual receive nice to monitor command channel e Or single band radio and use HT Data Connector preferred e Consistent transmit receive audio levels e Simultaneously monitor packet traffic on speaker e Audio to TNC not affected by volume control e Typically a 6 mini DIN Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 115 Radio Selection e Single Band Can be dedicated to packet only Single band radios with a TNC data connector are RARE e Dual Band Packet plus voice channel Dual Band Dual Receive capability More costly e 300 700 Some commercially derived dual band radios do not have a data connector e Radios with bui
48. tional BBS network e 440 MHz forwarding Forwarding between BBSs no user access Each BBS can reach all other BBSs directly 5 8 GHz unlicensed Remote access for management maintenance Future Use for forwarding between BBSs e Internet Internet gateway functions at all 4 BBS sites Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserve d 29 Electronic Messaging Is Integrated BBS Network Other BBS Networks WinLink 2000 SMS Text No PacFORMS AMPRnet Internet E mail PCs Tablets Smart Phones e Gateways to BBS Network AMPRnet E Mail e 2 way text only and PacFORMS messaging with virtually any device Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 30 Connectivity Beyond County Borders e Bay Area ARRL Silicon Valley Section All surrounding counties can reach at least one Santa Clara County BBS no Internet required e Alameda County Contra Costa County Marin County Monterey County San Benito County San Francisco County San Mateo County Santa Cruz County Tactical calls already installed in all SCCo BBSs Anticipated use mutual aid Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 31 Two way E mail Gateways e If an Internet connection is available e Outbound Address just like any e mail application e Example fat joey donutsaremylife com e Inbound lt callsign
49. tivated All communications links are active Tactical Call XPODI SIGNA Operations Herman Munster WoxLR4 POSITION Xanadu Pod 1 96 LET S GO TO WORK Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 97 Setup Station e Identify operating position and antenna location Be careful of equipment placements Foot traffic patterns Doors closing on coax cable Do you have enough room to work e Paperwork e Logging e Erect Antenna and connect to radio e Connect radio TNC PC and power supply Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 98 Activate Station Power everything up Radio Set radio to correct channel frequency Adjust squelch to minimum constantly open Adjust volume to an appropriate level Should hear static and packet bursts TNC Power light on RCV light on when strong packet burst heard PC Open Outpost and verify settings e Operator Name e Operator Call e Tactical ID e Profile BBS TNC selections Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 99 Verify Station Operation Test BBS Connection e Open Outpost e Click Send Receive e Should observe on TNC XMIT light on and radio transmitting RCV light on when packet burst heard Can hear packets in another radio Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights
50. utput this form i best i used with Mic resoft Internet Bae r Elo yon wil sas bwo SUEMIT bacs The come ca bhe HE whaa oben wil opti a new windows nil Eb A CHI Beat so yoo cam mama gapin copy pasie and sawe fhe besi Follow Ims res ions la red la bhai window The SET baoa bo ihe rigbi will aetomatiealily rassier lus A DO beai eatracted Prom bhe form bo bhe Oaiprsi database wia wia CpDirea a pony mgd a a a A work or mothiieg is sawed OUTRO ST window or open a Word ad or Motegend windows amd pasis E into fhai and save fo a fille for later ese SUBMIT the Form Manual Copy amp Save SUBMIT the Form to Outpost Oilear Input Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Used to request material equipment and personnel Message always goes to Logistics Should answer What do you need Who needs it Where do you need it When do you need it How long do you need it How do you get there 91 CITY SCAN FLASH REPORT Hois This Form has been sdaped tom te paps form fo prepare em MSC tet fie for recession vis Amateur Radio Piscine Fom sdapied by Phill Henderson KFSESC Mountain View CA ABC Ver PR 4 0 3 8 10 27 14 PacRELEASE 4 0 For the manual saving of the ASCII output this form is best used with Microsoft Internet Explorer lt Eee In RED are required B Msg Number XND212P E Unlock mag mca Aj amp C TO PLANNING et Tr
51. y ARES RACES All rights reserved 53 KPC 3 Command Mode Basics e Prompt is cmd e Error message is EH e Favorite command is HELP e Display all parameters DISPLAY e Before changing a parameter type the command without data to see the current setting cmd intface user typed TERMINAL response e Successful command will show previous setting cmd maxframe 2 user typed MAXFRAME was 4 response Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved Getting The Baud Rate Right e KPC3 serial port baud rate must match PC serial port otherwise gibberish Try 1200 baud the KPC 3 default e Click DISCONNECT set com port to 1200 click CONNECT e Hard reset sets baud rate to 1200 e If you get cmd Then enter cmd abaud 9600 user typed abaud was 1200 response cmd reset e In IPSERIAL Click DISCONNECT set com port to 9600 click CONNECT Pa Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES RACES All rights reserved 35 Setting Carrier Detect Parameter e The baseline County packet station uses the KPC software to detect the packet carrier e Start IPSERIAL e Set Carrier Detect Parameter cmd INTFACE TERM sets interface mode to expert cmd CD SOFTWARE set carrier detect to software If your hear noise from the radio and the RCV light is on carrier detect is not set correctly If the RCV light is on you cannot transmit Copyright 2011 15 Santa Clara County ARES R
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