Those other channels Flashcards
Figure out how the hell to use our radio to do fancy things
When you as a BC have responded to an Airport Operation you will confer with the PAPD Tour Commander, the IC, to determine assistance needed. You should contact the responding DC to give an update. How should this be done?
Cell Phone
Upon arriving at the Airport you are taken by an escort to establish a Command Post near the incident in the airport. You need to communicate with the the staging area, the 2nd BC. How would you do this?
- 800 MHz
- Queen Dispatch
- Port Authority Radio to PA Liaison at Staging area
(responding chief officers are to activate their 800 MHz and cell phones)
*this is not stated to be hierarchy of choices but listed in this order
The Resource Unit Leader, RUL (RESL) will be the 4th BC at an airport operation. RUL is assigned to the PA Mobile command post and serves as the FDNY Interagency Chief. You are to maintain communication with the FDNY IC and staging area how?
- HT
- Cell Phone
- 800 MHz
you should also maintain contact with dispatch.
I/O UCALL/UTAC are National UHF frequencies used by FDNY IC to communicate with public safety agencies. What channel is the primary channel?
UTAC 42D is the primary UTAC Channel for NYC region.
D- stands for DIRECT (or Talkaround) it is for point to point communication.
Other UTAC Channels operate on a repeater
Some jurisdictions refer to UTAC channels leaving out the “40” and the “D” ie UTAC 42D would be UTAC 2T/A
UTAC 42D is the primary InterOperable channel. What are the secondary and tertiary channels?
2nd UTAC 41D
3rd UTAC 43D
UTAC repeater channels may be useful at operation encompassing a vast area (ie across Hudson to communicate with NJ). How is the repeater activated?
Request is made by the IC via channel UCALL 40 TO NYCEM. IF unable to contact NYCEM request via Dispatch.
Any request outside of NYC would go thru command at incident.
UTAC repeater channels are intended for outside operations.
When transmitting wait 2 seconds after PTT before speaking.
How is UTAC channel used
It can be used for Tactical or command channel. It can be used for non-emergency interagency coordination.
Some key points about using UTAC
- At mutual aid responses the IC or designated member must monitor UTAC 42D
- Use plain speak on channels
- If unable to establish contact request Dispatch notify cooperating agency
- UTAC can be monitored on EFAS
What is the UTAC channel for Mutual Aide with NJ departments when operating from Manhattan or the Hudson?
UTAC42 this is the one exception to UTAC 42D being used in the tristate area.
These are the channels that the old radio corresponded with for the UTAC channels. The new radio does not correspond the same way. Lets hope they don’t go here but check it out.
B-5 UCALL 40 B-6 UCALL 40D B-7 UTAC 41 B-8 UTAC 41D B-9 UTAC 42 B-10 UTAC 42D B-11 UTAC 43 B-12 UTAC 43D
Channel 13 is designated Tac “U” . It transmits at 5 watts. What are the NYPD Units that can operate on Tac “U”?
ESU SOD Harbor Aviation K-9
What are the situations when IC should consult with ranking on scene PD on TAC “U”?
- Water rescue with members of both department in water
- HazMat involving members making entry from both departments
- Any joint op where both feel it would be beneficial
cross reference HRRC
Operations chief will designate a BC to have direct control over FD Units operating on TAC “U” channel. Who is preferred?
Rescue operations chief
HazMat Battalion chief.
IC will designate specific units required for inter operation to switch to the TAC “U” channel.
Must be monitored for Alter tone. PD will not be able to pick this up they must be informed if EAB is used.
When communicating on the EMS what are key points about how to refer to yourself a BC and how to refer to an incident?
Your are “Fire Battalion” (insert # here)
Don’t use Box Number use cross streets
IF you are on scene and trying to contact EMS use what are the methods to do so?
- HT-1 “Command to EMS”
- Contact Dispatch to contact and relay info
- Use EMS CW-1 to speak with EMS Dispatch- use plain speak.
NYMAC channels are used for Command and Control not for tactical operation. IC is able to communicate with PD and other agencies using these channels through out the tristate area. Multiple radios can access this. HT, UHF mobile (BC and DC vehicles), Post Radio, DARS, Vertex.
What is the designation of the channels ?
NYMAC 1 NYC Call in Channel (alway active) When there is a need to communicate with NYPD via NYMAC call on this channel to request you will either be directed to stay on 1 or switch to a designated channel. (2 or 3) There is mention of use for inter operative at AIRPORTS.
NYMAC 2-3 are also designated for NYC
NYMAC 4 Nassau/Suffolk Call Channel (always active)
NYMAC 5-6 are also designated Nassau/Suffolk
NYMAC channel will be designated without FDNY request when?
- 2nd Alarm or greater
2. Preplanned events ie Parades, new years…(John Heaney types of things)
Some other stuff about NYMAC
- When Communication Engine is on scene they will confer with the IC and FCU to determine if a NYMAC has been established. If not they will establish.
- This channel if established needs to be monitored if Communications Engine is on scene they could assume this.
- If NYPD wants use they will go thru FDOC and request. Once FDNY is on channel they will announce presence.
- Use plain speak
NYMAC CHANNELS ON HT: Again New HT doesn’t necessarily match with channels as designated.
C-5 NYMAC1 C-6 NYMAC2 C-7 NYMAC3 C-8 NYMAC4 C-9 NYMAC5 C-10 NYMAC6
Vertex VX 800 portable I/0 HT. Never seen it never used it not sure if they’ll go here. I think B13 used to use it to communicate with PA on GWB.
10 channels only 8 in use.
CH 1-6 transmit at 2watts and correspond accordingly with NYMAC channels
CH 9 EMS/Fire 5 watts
CH 10 PD TAC “U” 5 watts
Post Radio transmits at 45w. It is charged weekly and after each use for at least 8 hours. Prolonged usage may require up to 20 hours for full charge. Members shall not be with in 2 ft for a transmitting post radio.
How long can it operate?
4 hours of operation if 20/20/60
7 hours of operation if 10/10/80
transmit/receive/standby
as the battery drains the wattage will decrease.
Cross band repeater has two main components. The first is the cross band repeater the second is two linked radios one is High wattage (40 w) UHF the other is Low wattage (5w) VHF. Can never be used solely as VHF.
What are the steps to use repeater?
- Notify Dispatch
- Depress power button (upper left side)
- Depress YELLOW VRS button
- check display for “self chk” (after this it will alternate between “VRS Both” and channel which is usually 2)
- Remove VHF HT from charger (yellow knob and long antenna, 8 channels, orange emergency button disabled)
- Turn VHF HT on depress PTT “test, test”. Red light should illuminate showing that it is going thru the repeater. Short double tone at end of transmissions
- At conclusion both power and VRS buttons must be turned off.
Some random points about the Cross Band repeater
- Only BC who activated their CBR will being their VHF radio to the ICP.
- Both VHF and CBR must be on same channel. Changing channel on VHF will change ch on the CBR.
- Only one vehicle repeater may be used citywide. If awaiting a second Post radio you may use the vehicle radio but don’t activate the VRS button. Battalion FF will act as the repeater with own HT instead of the VHF.
- For optimal coverage use park vehicle across the street.
Some random Post Radio Points
- All BC shall report into Lobby with Post Radio
- Can only be used to transmit on Tactical Channel in emergency
- If a BC is assigned “Attack Chief” Post radio can be left at fire sector and set to Tactical Channel. The antenna on the Post Radio is better equipped to receive transmissions.
UHF radio in BC and DC cars. Random points
- Can be used if post radio fails
- 40w
- Can be used for emergency transmissions
- Channels 16 HT, NYMAC, EMS, TAC “U” TAC “G”
- Use white mic to make transmissions
- home button will bring you back to HT-1
