ARR (What Do I Need?)
ARR stands for Amateur Radio Resource. In short, what do I need as an operator to be a successful and meaningful asset to support the function that I am to serve.
A short list of ARRs are displayed here that are part of the core of what is required of the operators participating in the Dallas Marathon.
A more in depth look at the additional ARRs can be found courtesy of John Galvin-N5TIM on the CollinARES website.
A printable copy of the ARR checklist may be found here.
PBF Operator's ARR
* Strongly encouraged as you are able to monitor outside of your vehicle
** Some units are available as loaners
Amateur Radio Resource S - (Shadow | VHF/UHF)
ARR-S identifies the function and basic amateur radio equipment for operation of as a “foot mobile” station
while shadowing an event or incident official.
Hand-held, 2 Meter (2M/70Cm Recommended) FM synthesized transceiver with programmable CTCSS, 2.5 watts minimum output
Earphone or Headset attachment (VOX disabled)
Adapter cable/bracket or magnetic mount antenna for temporary vehicle duty with shadow
Amateur Radio Resource B - (Base | VHF/UHF)
ARR-B identifies the function and basic amateur radio equipment for portable operation as Base, Rest Stop,
Shelter, Net Control, etc. or fixed location station.
2 Meter (2M/70Cm Recommended) Transceiver with programmable CTCSS, 25 watts minimum output (HT+amplifier combination is a viable alternative)
Gain antenna (dual band recommended) with mast and support, 25' minimum coax cable with PL259 connectors, PL258 coupler (Additional 25’ or longer RG8X or better coax cable recommended)
External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled
Amateur Radio Resource M - (Mobile | VHF/UHF)
ARR-M identifies the function and basic amateur radio equipment for mobile operation as a station in a
moving vehicle such as a car, truck, van, aircraft, boat or bus.
2 Meter (2M/70Cm Recommended) Transceiver with programmable CTCSS, 25 watts minimum output (HT+amplifier combination is a viable alternative)
Gain antenna (dual band recommended) with magnetic base with 15' of coax cable with PL259 connector
External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled
Amateur Radio Resource DT - (Data – Resource Tracking| VHF/UHF)
ARR-DT identifies amateur radio equipment used for tracking of a mobile asset or other resource as requested by
event or incident officials for display with CRF-DA equipment.
Self contained pre-packaged portable equipment unit containing transceiver, antenna, Global Positioning
Satellite (GPS) unit, APRS tracking encoder, power unit, and necessary external cabling
Amateur Radio Resource DA - (Data - APRS Operations | VHF/UHF)
ARR-DA identifies the function and basic amateur radio equipment for operation as an Automatic Positioning/Packet Reporting System providing the event or incident official(s) with a "view" of resource positions in real time along with short messaging capability.
CRF-B resource equipment
Terminal Node Controller (TNC) with necessary cables, accessories, and documentation
Computer (laptop or other) suitable for portable operations and running mission applicable amateur radio software – (Printer, printing supplies and AC adapter recommended)
Software: APRS with digipeating capability
Amateur Radio Resource DN - (Data Networking | UHF)
ARR-DN identifies basic equipment for a field deployable 802.nna resource providing a wireless node(s) in support of event or incident communications. Equipment should be capable of operating on +12vDC.
Self contained "802.11 repeater" unit functioning as a Bridge/Router/Access Point including antenna
Minimum of 50' Cat 5 cable and POE interface
Wired/wireless access point unit.
Associated networking support equipment (Mast, aiming device, CAT5 cable, jumpers, etc.)
Source: Amateur Radio Resource Guide