When checking into the net include the following information.

 Name, callsign, location, repeater, number of operators, radios and modes available

Backup power (Battery, solar power, wind power, generator) 

🖥️PACKET

The Codiac Amateur Radio Group (CARG) EOC operates Net Control for Exercise Handshake Packet Radio Mode. Information from the received messages are compiled and sent to Exercise Handshake organisers.

Participating stations are asked to connect to their local BBS and send a message to the CARG EOC using its tactical call sign:

EOC7CA.

Send your information as a Private message with subject 'Exercise Handshake' to the following address:

EOC7CA@VE1MPF.#MCTN.NB.CAN.NOAM

Please send your message on Tuesday before 9PM.

The information to be included in your message is as follows:

    1. Affiliation: <EOC/Club/Group/Individual>

    2. Number of operators: <#>

    3. Station Capabilities for Emergencies: <HF, VHF, UHF, TMR, Packet, etc.>

    4. Backup Power: <Battery, Generator, etc.>

* Replace the text between the '<' and '>' with your station  information.

📧WINLINK

Exercise Handshake Winlink Check-Ins

All check-ins are encouraged to use the standard WINLINK Check-In Form found on Winlink Express. An example is found below.

In the TO box, type in HANDSHAKE. The system has been set up to accept this instead of a call sign.

Participating stations are to send their messages "over RF" by connecting to a VHF or HF Winlink gateway.

Please include the following information* in the body of your message:

• Affiliation: <EOC/Club/Group/Individual>

• Number of operators: <#>

• Station Capabilities: <HF, VHF, UHF, TMR, Packet, etc.> 

• Backup Power: <Battery, Generator, etc.>

• Winlink Connection: < VARA-HF, VARA-FM, Ardop, Pactor, Packet, etc>

* Replace the text between the “<” and “>” with your station information.

If you have any questions about Winlink or checking in using these modes, please contact Jim VE1JBL at themaritimeamateur@gmail.com or  John VE1CWJ by email at ve1cwj@gmail.com

National HF Emergency Communications Frequencies

The following frequencies and modes have been pre-determined for suggested use of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service during a declared emergency, or a disaster declared or otherwise, occurring anywhere in Canada. These frequencies have been registered with the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) for its listings of Canadian national emergency frequencies in IARU Region 2.

These are suggested frequencies and should not be construed as meaning that other HF frequencies may not be considered for Emcomm operations.

No Amateur Radio operator or group has exclusive ownership of any particular frequency on any band and, while common sense and courtesy logically would dictate that other Radio Amateurs should keep clear of frequencies being used for emergency or disaster operations, the affected ARES Net Control Station (NCS) must be prepared to move up or down from the pre-determined frequency, as required, in order to conduct operations. Entering into an on-air argument must be avoided.

80 M

3.675 MHz LSB (VOICE)  Used in Exercise Handshake

Alfa

3.535 MHz (CW)

Golf

3.596 MHz  (DIGITAL) 

Mike

40 M

7.135 MHz LSB

Bravo

7.035 MHz

Hotel

7.096 MHz

November

20 M

14.135 MHz USB

Charlie

14.035 MHz

India

14.096 MHz

Oscar

17 M

18.135 MHz USB

Delta

18.075 MHz

Juliet

18.096 MHz

Papa

15 M

21.235 MHz USB

Echo

21.035 MHz

Kilo

21.096 MHz

Quebec

10 M

28.235 MHz USB

Foxtrot

28.035 MHz

Lima

28.096 MHz

Romeo

The frequencies may also be used during a local ARES exercise or for RAC/ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) operations held annually each Fall, provided such operations do not interfere with those of higher priority.

Each frequency has been given a tactical designation to facilitate quick change to another pre-determined frequency and/or mode by simply indicating the designation. Use of the tactical designations, while optional, is encouraged.

In all cases, these frequencies must be considered as being “plus or minus” to allow for QRM or other conditions impeding useful communications.

Should two or more ARES units wish to use a frequency at the same time for a simulated emergency exercise, consideration should be given to making the exercise “joint” and to work together.  Failing that, the frequency should go to the ARES group that first began operations there. Of course, if a real emergency should occur during the exercise and the frequency is required, the unit conducting the exercise is expected to cease transmissions immediately, relinquish the frequency and stand by in case assistance is requested.

Comments and suggestions concerning this list may be submitted, or for further information, please contact the Community Services Officer .