CDF Comm Matrix

[NOE 62]

ALCON:

 

Attached is the Communication Matrix for RDGs.  We will be using the ALPHA Co portion of the Matrix.

 

Thank you that is all.

 

- Noe

CoST Comm Matrix.xlsx

[krypton 4]

what FRS channels will be used fot intersquad comms?

[AMS Solo 56]

Krypton, I was a bit confused at first also....Your in 2nd platoon, 3rd squad so your channels will be 452.125

This channel is designed for the ham style radios like baofengs and Icoms, not FRS radios like motorolas. Id say pick an FRS channel with a sub channel and run it across your chain of command if you dont have a ham radio.

[Downs 99]

That's not a HAM frequency.  Had to do some digging but looks like they are using  series of frequencies set aside for business/industry use. Shouldn't be a big deal as long as there aren't any licensed businesses using those same freqs in close proximinty to the event. 

 

The bubble pack radios aren't going to tune these frequencies.  You need to pick up a Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82 or something similar. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-82-Black-Two-Way-Radio/dp/B00E4KLY34

 

http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449121410&sr=8-3&keywords=baofeng+uv-5r

 

Or if you want to go simple a BF-888 and a programing cable and only program in the freqs you want to use.

 

http://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-BF-888S-Transceiver-Illumination-Flashlight/dp/B007F7MZ04/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449121490&sr=8-2&keywords=bf-888

 

http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Genuine-Programming-Cable-BaoFeng/dp/B00HUB0ONK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449121619&sr=8-3&keywords=baofeng+programming+cable

 

Don't bother using a sub channel they are worthless unless you are trying to work a repeater.  Anyone not running a PL tone will be able to hear you anyway.  If you are running a PL tone you won't be able to hear when others are using the channel and you'll wind up walking all over people or people will walk all over you.  I've seen at at every decent sized event I've been to.