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  • Update

    Posted on 28 March 2010 by admin

    Seems the same old story continues to be heard.  Especially now the way the economy is, has anyone come up with a really creative way to fund their projects?    Figured there would have been some interest in the digital system since there are now some lower cost methods to build-out the infrastructure for DSTAR compatibility such as the work that is being done via the DARPA group .   Then for the High Speed Multi Media (HSMM) to get started with it, most will already have what is needed to get started.

    With the RF Gateway technology AsteriskPBX continues to be a great communications tool chest.  For those that don’t like the idea of having to figure out Linux first before you can start using Asterisk as a RF Gateway, there’s a solution in the works, should have more details on it in the coming weeks.   In the mean time, we are willing to help (or even build)  with the Asterisk RF Gateway server.   Contact us via InfoQuest for more information.

    There’s a new training resource available, it is located at: http://training.alertradio.net

    We will try to keep things going as long as we can so the information can flow.  If you can help in any way please let us know.

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  • Update

    Posted on 16 July 2009 by admin

    Latest upgrade has been completed.
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    Be sure to check out the Forum, it is back and ready to go. Forum

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  • Update

    Posted on 18 June 2009 by admin

    There’s been a lot of activity in the past month in several different areas regarding communications support.

    • On 23 May 2009 the *KANSAS*, *NEBRASKA* and *WYOMING* were all put to use in support of ARMAD 2009.  We were able to express our appreciation to those that serve in the Military as well the First Responders.   ARMAD 2009 provided another opportunity to test the networks in a real time situational event.   Definitely appreciate all those that helped.
    • Severe Weather 15-18 June 2009 there’s been a number of weather fronts that have moved through the Great Plains lateley.  Seems that the *NEBRASKA* is getting the most utilization when it comes to severe weather nets.   *KANSAS* is getting some usage as a relay point, but there are still some issues that appear to need to be addressed (the network resources are working fine though).
    • There’s been some discussion about the possibility of having a Asterisk Server Party where we can build up some Asterisk RF Gateways for easy deployment to repeater sites as well as having transportable server that can be used in emergency operations.   For those that may not know, Asterisk  is a software package that has the capability to manage radio and telephone communications.  With all the many features available Asterisk has become to be known as a Communications Tool Chest.   For more information about Asterisk RF Gateways visit AsteriskRadio.net
    • The Digital Exploration continues,  we now have access to D-STAR via a private node configuration.  It can be accessed via radio and phone.  For more information please contact us via InfoQuest.


    • Range Test - we need some operators in the Wichita area that can help us with some range testing of the 145.470 and 147.060  Let us know where you are able to reach the systems.  Remember a kerchunk won’t work, a voice transmission is required before the system will respond.

    Thanks again to those that are helping with everything.

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  • Dynamic Paths

    Posted on 10 November 2008 by admin

    Just like other living things there are good and bad times for dynamic paths that are taken.

    One can opt to be static yet knowing dynamic paths will move you.

    What does this mean to those that work in the area of emergency response?

    Be flexible with the methods that are used, yet maintain the basic standards that allow a incident operation to be conducted safely. Standards which remain static can be used as a basis for operation integrity and also represent a road map to a successful mission.

    Standard Operation Procedures provide the static portion for operational planning yet they should also be dynamic so that when new methods are presented they can be placed into the Standard Operation Procedures as soon as possible.

    Every situation, every incident is different, thus the need for being dynamic in operational style. At times incidents will take place that are not amongst the normal operational situations. This indeed is one of the times that we need to be dynamic in readiness and response.

    Flexibility is a key ingredient to readiness and the all hazard approach to emergency response and planning.

    As a organization which path are you opting for: static or dynamic flexibility?

    This entry was posted in Communications, Emergency Response, General, Preparedness, Resources, Training. Bookmark the permalink.

  • Don’t Forget the Manual

    Posted on 9 November 2008 by admin

    Don’t Forget the Manual …

    Ever been in the situation during normal conditions (let alone an emergency operation) where you were trying to figure out a particular function that you knew that a piece of equipment (e.g. radio, repeater controller, generator, etc.) has, but just couldn’t remember how to get it work.

    Do you have a Quick-Guide available for the equipment that you are going to use during operations?

    Remember that there will be times when someone else will need to use your equipment.

    Will they know how to use your equipment without the manual or Quick-Guide?

    Don’t Forget the Manual.

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