Standard Operating Procedure
For a list of ARES AECs, EC and DEC with addresses and phone numbers all of whom are authorized to call an alert including alerting procedures, please refer to APPENDIX A.
Note: APPENDIX A. or C. NOT to be posted on a website without permission from persons listed. List of ARES members with addresses and phone numbers. See Appendix C.
The EC shall manage and coordinate the training, organization and emergency participation of interested amateurs working in support of the communities, agencies or functions designated by the Section Emergency Coordinator/Section Manager.
FM Frequencies -
Prime simplex: 146.580. Prime alternate is 147.420 Other simplex 146.505, 146.520, 146.535, 146.550, 146.565, 146.595 MHz., 147.420, 147.450, 147.480, 147.510, 147.540, 147.570 MHz. Frequencies in bold are preferred .
Note: 1. 146.520 is a National Calling Frequency.
LNL ARES VHF PRIME REPEATER: VE3KJG 146.640, E-power located at Lavant. IRLP node is #2947 linked as follows:
VE3RNU in Tweed 145.370, VA3TEL Christie Lake 145.230 and Toledo 146.865 are normally linked to VE3KJG. To access IRLP use DTMF tones, send node number to connect, and 73 to disconnect. No access tones used.
VA3AAR 147.270 Mississippi Mills E-pwr Prime for Almonte/Carleton Place area.
VE3LGA 146.625 Lansdowne (ARES) E-pwr 100 Hz for max range
VE3RLR 147.210 Smiths Falls E-pwr 100 Hz for RX sq. if needed
VA3IGS 147.240 + 100 hz
VE3STP 147.060 (-) Mt. St. Patrick E-pwr Note minus offset
N2KFJ 147.255 Watertown NY 151.4 Hz for max range
VE3LCA 146.955 Mobile Command Post when activated
PACKET:
Frequencies: 144.31 to 144.49, APRS: 144.390 VE3REX: ARES packet repeater 145.050 There is also Telpac gateway on 145.050 (use Winlink 2000 and VE3VY-10). OTHER DIGITAL Modes: 145.59 to 145.79 UHF 446.00 is the National FM calling Frequency
AREA UHF REPEATERS:
VE3KPT 444.550 Kanata, 151.4 tone required.
VA3UW 444.100 Almonte, 100 Hz tone required. IRLP #2280
VE3WCC 444.300 + 100 hz. IRLP #2220
Other simplex FM simplex channels
446.000 to 446.175 MHz.
LNL ARES Prime simplex: 446.150
Digital modes: 445.800 to 445.975
ARES Ontario NET:
Wednesday at 2000 hrs on 3750 and Sunday at 1400 hrs on 7153. During emergencies use 3742 or 7153.
LNL ARES events should be in accordance with the RAC band plan. For example refer to: www.rac.ca/2mplan.htm for 2m info.
MAPS
Regional and local maps of the area are kept in the Mobile Command Post.
TRAINING
Training sessions should be conducted frequently. They will consist of: classroom type, on air net sessions and field events such as SET; ARES type as well as participation with EMO or other agencies. Field events would include Field Day and the many Public service events listed in this manual.
Emergency Kits should be prepared:
From Bob Boyd VE3SV When disaster strikes, as it will, sooner or later, ARES members will be notified by the means set forth in their Emergency Communications Plan. They will also be instructed as to where and to whom they should report. This is no time for a conscientious ARES operator to start thinking about the equipment and supplies that should be taken along. Many ARES groups have prepared a suggested list of what should be in each operator's emergency kit so one can approach as closely as possible the ideal of just loading the kit and getting on the road.
Some suggested checklists provide recommendations for both anticipated short term needs and those for a longer absence from home base, such as 72 hours. Each individual will have a different idea of what he or she will need; hence it is called a suggested checklist. Most of the items listed can be conveniently packed in a small trunk or box labeled "ARES Emergency Kit".
Some of the items on the list, such as perishable food items, will have to be rounded up at the last minute. Most of us are not sufficiently well equipped to have a transceiver set aside for emergency use, so it, too, will have to be packed at the last moment.
ARES members should develop the habit of keeping their vehicle's fuel tank more than half full. If the municipal power supply fails, it will not be possible to obtain gasoline at most service stations.
Suggested Personal Checklist
1. ARES identification card and ARES armband or vest
2. Documents a. Photocopy of Operator's and Station license. b. Driver's license. c. Your ARES Manual. d. Road maps of local area.
3. Radio Gear a. 2 m. transceiver with microphone, headphones and manual. b. Power supply for the above, with extra battery pack. c. Antennas with mounts. d. Spare fuses and microphone. e. Broadcast band receiver, battery operated. f. Power cord for transceiver with alligator clips to fit auto battery. g. Patch cords and adapters (BNC/PL259/RCA phono). h. Strip line or other filter. i. SWR meter. j. Extra coax cable.
4. Writing Gear a. Pen/pencil/eraser/note paper. b. Clipboard. c. Message and log forms.
5. Personal Gear (short duration) a. Snacks and liquid refreshments. b. Candy and throat lozenges. c. Personal medicine and Aspirin. d. Extra pair of prescription glasses. e. Money, including quarters for pay phone calls. f. Foul weather clothing. g. Flashlight or lantern with spare batteries. h. Wristwatch. i. Compass.
6. Personal Gear (72 hour duration) a. Short duration personal gear (see item 5) b. Three day supply of drinking water c. Three day supply of food in a cooler. d. Mess kit with cleaning supplies e. First aid kit f. Sleeping bag. g. Toilet articles. h. Spring wound alarm clock. i. Candles and waterproof matches.
7. Tool Box (72 hour duration) a. Screwdrivers, pliers and socket wrenches. b. Electrical tape. c. Soldering iron and solder.