The ability to communicate effectively directly impacts the speed and effectiveness of a
search. If communication is poor, disaster can strike. For instance, the wrong area can be
searched, it can take too ling for teams to get out in the field, base can misinterpret
clues and other information given from the field.
Appriximately 1/2 of the equipment in our locker is related to communications.
Important: Be clear and concise, take time to THINK first!
Rules and Regulations
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
They license individuals and groups to broadcast over frequencies. The FCC can listen
inand record broadcasts... so can your regular Joe... It is possible to loose our license
if we dont adhere to the regulations, and that would have a mama of an impact on
searches.
What ya cant do:
What ya can do:
Be professional and concise. Think of the transmissions as being on a party line Anything
goes in an emergency...
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What if? Not receiving Not transmitting
Mag Mount
use adapter in case for ICOMs
Cell Phone
responsiabilities:
Assembly of Mast
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prepared by: Lauren Schiff 10/4/95