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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BEARS .....
BEARS email address: BEARS@BurbankCDV.org
NEXT BEARS MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday August 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Where: The BEARS meeting will be held at Providence St. Joseph
Medical Center (PSJMC) at 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank,
CA. Park in visitors' parking section; bring ticket to the
meeting to have it validated; meet in main lobby at 7:00 PM --
we will go to meeting area from there; or ask at the reception
desk in the main lobby -- the people there can supply
directions; someone will be monitoring the BEARS repeater
(446.860 MHz, PL of 123.00 Hz, negative offset) for talk-in.
Subject: The meeting will feature a tour of their new mobile command
center trailer for which Joe Dunn KF6MHL and Eric Christensen
K6EJC installed the radio communications equipment. Visitors
are welcome to come.
NEXT BEARS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday July 20, 2009
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: David Schoch KI6UCK
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 7/13/2009:
((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service (DCS)
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS
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((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service
(DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 7/13/2009:
The LACDCS.COM email address is no longer valid. Please use
www.lacdcs.org or www.lacdcs.wordpress.com instead.
To: All DCO’s
From: Exec. Staff
It is now time to review your records for each member to make sure they are
on track for hours for 2009. Each member will need 48 hours in 2009 in
order to retain their membership in 2010. Keep in mind that December is a
slow month in which very little occurs; it is difficult to make up a large
amount of hours at the very end of the year. Please note that once you turn in
your report for hours for 2009 (in January 2010) there can be no further
corrections. Please review your report each quarter to make sure that all
hours are included. If you have any questions, please contact
Rick Norwood, Staff 11.
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Routine: 07/13/2009, 1007 hours
To: All Members
From: John Poat, P001
To all of you, I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one
of you for participating and making the DCS event a success, with the
Hacienda Heights Parade. Except for some repeater interference, you all did
a great job and the parade committee was very pleased. Also, I want to
thank Mario P024, Carl P125 and Roy P105, for their work on 4th of July
night, doing fire watch on the hill top! Mario tells me that the fire department
was pleased for the light provided by the van, so they could work on the
fire engine equipment! You all get a big AT-A-BOY! Thanks again, John,
P001, Station 14
[EOC1]
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Routine: 07/06/2009, 1120 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Each member receives credit for checking into a net. Only one hour credit
is given for checking into a County net along with a City net during a 60
minute period. Submitting one hour for each net that is checked into during
the same 60 minute period is not permitted. If you need further clarification,
please contact your DCO.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 07/13/2009, 0824 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec Staff
There has been some question regarding our use of the APCO phonetics
and specifically why we use them. First, this has been the practice of DCS
since the beginning of our organization. Second, and most importantly, the
membership took a vote on this very subject at the Semi-Annual meeting in
2007 at the AQMD in Pomona. Everyone in attendance was given a chance
to choose between the International Phonetics used by the Ham community
or the APCO phonetics. The members agreed and voted on using the APCO
phonetics since this is used by our sponsoring agency. Since we are
administered by the Sheriff’s Dept and all our communications run through
the Sheriff Dept DOC during an activation, then there is less chance of a
misunderstanding and an error in a message. Please note that the APCO
phonetic system will continue to be used and should be used at all times
when either checking into a net, running a net, during an activation, or
anytime you will be handling DCS business. If you need a list of the
APCO system, please visit www.lacdcs.org.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 07/13/2009, 1213 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
August 1, 2009 is a very busy day in which a Quarterly Trainins session
had been scheduled. In addition the EOB is in the middle of construction
which limits the availability of rooms. Due to these reasons it has been
determined that it would be better to cancel the training session. Please
mark your calendars for November 7 for the next training session. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 07/10/2009, 1039 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
July 13 – Monday Night Net, 1900 – 2000 hours, District 14, Industry
(covering for Temple)
July 13 – District 5, Quarterly Meeting, 1900 – 2100 hours
July 14 – Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 – 1300 hours
July 20 –Exec/DCO/CRO Meeting, 1930 – 2100 hours
July 21 – Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 – 1300 hours
July 27 – Monday Night Net, 1900 – 2000 hours, District 6, Santa Clarita
July 27 – SWACS Monthly Net, 2000 – 2100 hours, WA6ZTR
July 28 – Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 – 1300 hours
[EOC5]
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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 7/13/09:
Crescenta Valley Station Net is on 145.54 MHz simplex at 1930 hrs.
each Monday. Volunteer operators needed; email Mike Farrell M-001 at
Farrell075@aol.com to schedule your night.
Routine: 07/13/09, 1300 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Please save the date of August 1, 2009. We have been asked by the Sheriff
to assist in drill being conducted by the Sheriff and County Fire. This is an
evacuation drill to be conducted to test the evacuation process for a portion
of La Crescenta. We need 10-12 DCS members to help man the radio
room at the station and be available to be deployed along with Sheriff and
Fire personal. Members will be required to be at Station 12 for a briefing
and assignments by 0630 hours and the drill should be over by 1200 hours.
Let’s not let the Sheriff down. Please email Mike Farrell, M-001 at
farrell075@aol.com ASAP with your commitment. More details will be sent
to everyone as they become available. Please check your email often.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 07/13/09, 1300 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Tuesday noon nets are important to all of us. It is designed for you to test
out your radios from wherever you are at the time. You should know the
capabilities of your radios throughout the County. Let’s see if District 12
can lead all of the other districts for check-ins on July 14, 2009. And do not
forget you get one hour credit for the check-in.
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 07/13/09, 1300 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
We still need District 12 members to assist with the Monday night nets
on July 13 and July 27. Operators will need to be at Station 12 no later
than 1830 hours and you will be finished by 2000 hours. If this will be your
first time do not worry; you will be shown what to do. Everyone needs to be
comfortable working the station. Please email Mike Farrell, M-001 at
farrell075@aol.com with your commitments.
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 07/13/09, 1300 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
Just a reminder that we are in fire season and could be called out at any
time. This would be a great time to refresh your go bags and make sure all
of your radio batteries are fully charged.
[CVS-4]
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Routine: 07/132/09
To: All Members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
There will be a DCO/CRO meeting at the EOB on July 20, 2009. The meeting
will start promptly at 1930 hours at the EOB. Please mark your calendars
so you can attend. There will not be a net held that night.
[CVS-5]
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 7/13/09:
Here are this week's messages:
Upcoming BEARS Net Control Operators:
07/13/09 BEARS Net - Rick Penner W6RJP
07/20/09 BEARS Net - David Schoch KI6UCK
07/27/09 BEARS Net - Wanda Penner KG6GTA
08/03/09 No Operator -- Volunteer Needed!
08/10/09 No Operator -- Volunteer Needed!
Everyone needs to be proficient as net controller, it is not difficult, it just
takes practice! Please volunteer for open dates during roll call.
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Dave Greenhut N6HD of Los Angeles ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency
Service) was our guest speaker for the BEARS July 8 meeting. He spoke
about ARES and how they support hospitals in disaster communications.
He is presently running for ARRL South West Division, Los Angeles
Section Manager.
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The BEARS August 12 meeting will be held at PSJMC Providence St. Joseph
Medical Center. The meeting will feature a tour of their new mobile command
center trailer which Joe Dunn KF6MHL and Eric Christensen K6EJC installed
the radio communications equipment.
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The Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa opened July 10 and runs through
August 9. Orange County RACES is manning the Amateur Radio Booth on
Friday August 7 from 5pm to 11pm.
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PSJMC (Providence St Joseph Medical Center Burbank) had their safety
drill on Tuesday July 7. Joe Dunn KF6MHL and Eric Christensen K6EJC
were there supporting PSJMC and Burbank BEARS and displayed the
PSJMC mobile command trailer and its radio communications room. Captain
Daryl Isozaki was also present representing the Burbank Fire Department.
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The ARRL South West Division Convention will be held Saturday August 15
at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. Information flyers
available at HRO. Plan to attend!
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Check your CDV membership card; if it is due for renewal, call the City Live
Scan office at 818 238-5340.
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As we enter summer and the accompanying brush fire season, please be
prepared to assist with Arson Watch Patrols. As we transition to the new
Firecorp program, additional Arson Watch Patrol training will be required for
those who participate. The Fire Department has made a FD white Chevy
S10 pickup truck available for Arson Watch Patrols. Soon we hope to add
D-Net and 2m/440 amateur radios to the truck for communications.
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As a result of the hot weather we are having, fire conditions have been
elevated from High to Very High. An arson set fire was reported in La Verne.
Very warm weather is forecast for the next few days.
Remember to keep hydrated (DRINK WATER!!) on warm days. An emergency
responder is of no use when they become the victim.
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Don't forget to join us at BEARS Coffee Social at Starbucks next to Bob's
Big Boy on Riverside Dr. from approximately 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays.
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Here is the BEARS calendar for the rest of 2009. Plan to attend every month.
Important training will be featured at each meeting. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
BEARS Calendar 2009
12 August The BEARS August 12 meeting will be held at PSJMC
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. The meeting will
feature a tour of their new mobile command center trailer
which Joe Dunn KF6MHL and Eric Christensen K6EJC
installed the radio communications equipment.
9 September Field Drill
7 October To be determined
18 November Joint CDV/BEARS holiday party
December No meeting
Each meeting will contain a small presentation on one of these topics;
Programming a radio, Correct radio protocol, and Questions from the FCC
test database.
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CDV Steering Committee has come up with a list of FEMA IS courses that
they recommend for additional training and for the pending new ‘Intermediate’
and ‘Advanced’ CDV membership levels.
Intermediate Level
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-317 Introduction to CERT
Advanced Level
IS-240 Leadership & Influence
IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-242 Effective Communications
Other classes and topics are being considered and added to the course list.
Consider taking some of these online courses. Go to www.fema.gov for more
information or Google search the course number. Some members have already
completed several of these courses! Send copies of your FEMA transcript
to CDV Training Officer Erik Day at Erikjday@gmail.com.
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DCS renewals are in progress. If you are planning to renew your DCS
membership, make sure you have completed FEMA Courses IS100, 200,
700, 800. You also need to have logged atleast 48 hours for 2008. Renewal
forms need to be sent to Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station for Live Scan and
further background check. Persons wishing to remain as DCS members but
not meeting the above requirements will need to retake DCS Basic
Membership classes, etc. prior to becoming a member again.
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Check your CDV membership card; if it is due for renewal, call the City Live
Scan office at 818 238-5340.
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That's it for this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – BEARS
K6ejc@att.net
818 599-6883