Comms Plan for VK6DEV
In the event of an emergency the following is my plan for communications.
Table of Contents
PACE Plan
GhostNet Protocol
The GhostNet is a communications protocol for use as needed in a grid down and
even into a time of war. It is a protocol which is designed to allow communication
during times of trouble. The complete GHOSTNet protocol is a little over the top
but I have pulled out the essentials which will allow communications among fellow
participants.
GhostNet Preparation
The GhostNext indicates a regular net on Thursday Evenings
Capabilities
Shack Equipment
- Transceivers
- Icom IC-7300 HF Transiever :link: Manual
- Yaesu FT-857D HF/VHF/UHF Transciever
- Icom IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Transciever
- Icom IC-751 HF Transciever
- Uniden UN700NB UHF CB Transciever
- Antennas
- Kenwood Manual Tuner 160-10m
- BushComm EndFed Trapped Halfwave 40-10m
- Comet GP andtenna for 2m and 70cm
Voice Communications
- Monitor 146.500 Mhz FM
- Monitor CB Radio Calling Frequencies
- Channel 2 Repeater in Brunswick
- Channel 5 Emergency Channel
- Channel 11 Call Channel
- Monitor 7.105 Mhz LSB
- Monitor 720 Khz AM - ABC Radio
- Monitor 163.172 Mhz FM - WAERN 6AR Control Bunbury
Digital Communications
- Monitor VK6DEV winlink Account
- Telnet via Internet
- HF via VK6ARG (40m Vara HF)
- Monitor APRS messaging on 145.175 Mhz FM
Training and Practice
Bunbury Radio Club Net
- Thursday 7:30 Pm
- VK6BRC 2m Repeater
- FM communication with club members. Testing transceiver and antenna system.
- Establish relationships with local hams