EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
World Radio Day
13 February
World Radio Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/radio-day
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TOPICS
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS LINKS
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SECTION 1
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
During emergencies, the importance of our country’s communications
systems becomes clear. These communications systems include the
wireline and wireless telephone networks, broadcast and cable
television, radio, Public Safety Land Mobile Radio, satellite
systems and increasingly the internet.
For example, in an emergency, we may dial 911, call our family members
to make sure they are safe, and turn on our televisions and radios to
get breaking news and important updates.
Emergency Communications
https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/emergency_communications.pdf
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SECTION 2
AMATEUR
RADIO
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
In times of crisis and natural disasters, amateur radio is often
used as a means of emergency communication when wireline, cell
phones and other conventional means of communications fail.
Amateur radio emergency communications
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_emergency_communications
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
An emergency communication system (ECS) is any system (typically
computer-based) that is organized for the primary purpose of
supporting one-way and two-way communication of emergency
information between both individuals and groups of individuals.
Emergency communication system
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_communication_system
How to Call
Emergency
Services
https://www.wikihow.com/Call-Emergency-Services
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SECTION 4
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
RELATED
TOPICS
Short-wave Radio
Short-wave (or Amateur) radio is a relatively long range method of
communicating using radio waves. Because of the nature of radio
wave propagation, communications made via short-wave radio can be
intercepted and heard by anyone with the proper equipment and
knowledge. However, due to their reliance only on electrical power
(which can be obtained via batteries, solar, and other alternative
means) and Earth's ionosphere, they are ideal for some of the worst
case emergency scenarios. One disadvantage may be that one requires
Amateur radio license,training and licensing to transmit using a
short-wave radio, in many countries.
Short-wave Radio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortwave_radio
Ionosphere
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionosphere
Amateur radio license,training and licensing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_license#Licensing
Two-way Radio
Two-way radio consists of at least two devices (typically portable and
hand-held) that are capable of transmitting and receiving communications
to each other, using radio waves. Similar to short-wave, this type of
communication is also able to be intercepted and heard by anyone with the
proper equipment. However, unlike short-wave, this communication equipment
is restricted by range (usually several miles, at most), but is relatively
simple to operate and the main power source is usually provided by batteries.
Two-way radios are in-use by many emergency responders on a daily basis, so
they require minimal concentration to operate in the stress of an emergency
situation, since the person operating it is already familiar with it.
Additionally, many non-professionals may use unlicensed two-way radios, as
is common with Citizens band radio CB radio, Family Radio Service or PMR446.
Two-way Radio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-way_radio
Citizens band radio CB radio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%27_band_radio
Family Radio Service
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service
PMR446
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMR446
Weather Radio
Weather radio is a device which receives normal and emergency weather
broadcasts. It may automatically turn on whenever an emergency is
eminent or occurring, providing an alarm as well as a description of
the situation. Anyone with a weather radio device can receive these
broadcasts.
Weather Radio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_radio
Disaster
Emergency
Communications
https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/field-operations/disaster-emergency-communications
American Disaster
Shortwave Radio
Frequencies
http://www.nat-com.org/swfreq.htm
Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/preparedness-activities-webinars/community-emergency-response-team
The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov/
Emergency
Alert
System (EAS)
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/public/emergency-alert-system
Amateur Radio
Emergency Service
http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-emergency-communication
KNOW YOUR
ALERTS AND
WARNINGS
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_know-your-alerts-and-warnings.pdf
The
International
Telecommunication
Union
(ITU)
https://www.itu.int/en/Pages/default.aspx
Emergency
Alerts
https://www.ready.gov/alerts
The
Red
Cross
https://www.redcross.org/
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SECTION 5
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS
LINKS
The Best Emergency Radios, Tested
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-emergency-radio/
Broadcasters and Wireless Providers
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/broadcasters-wireless
Disaster.radio
https://disaster.radio/
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/emergency-alert-system-eas-fact-sheet_2020.pdf
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Emergency_Alert_System_(EAS)
Emergency Frequencies For Different Radios
https://www.savenetradio.org/emergency-frequencies/
Emergency Radio Communications for
All or Anyone in Times of Disaster!
https://hamuniverse.com/emergencyradiocommunications.html
Federal Disaster Radio (United States)
https://www.radioreference.com/db/aid/7770
Ham Radios: The Best Emergency
Communications System
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/ham-radios-emergency-communications/
Ham Radio Emergency
Communications Guide
https://hamradioprep.com/ham-radio-in-emergencies/
Ham Radio Emergency Frequencies
and Common Uses [PDF]
https://strykerradios.com/ham-radios/ham-radio-emergency-frequencies-common-uses/
Ham Radio in Emergency Operations
https://www.domesticpreparedness.com/preparedness/ham-radio-in-emergency-operations/
The Importance Of A Two Way
Radio During A Disaster
https://www.highlandwireless.com/importance-two-way-radio-disaster/
Navy Mars – Surviving the Outdoors
http://navymars.org/
Operating Broadcast Stations in an
Emergency – AM Operations at Night,
STAs and Other Issues
https://www.broadcastlawblog.com/2009/09/articles/operating-broadcast-stations-in-an-emergency-am-operations-at-night-stas-and-other-issues/
Radio in times of disaster
https://www.undrr.org/news/radio-times-disaster
Radio in times of disaster
https://www.preventionweb.net/news/radio-times-disaster
Radio’s key role in crisis
and emergency situations
https://www.itu.int/hub/2021/02/radios-key-role-in-crisis-and-emergency-situations/
Radio: The universal medium
that leaves no one behind
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/02/1111882
Resources for Volunteer Emergency
Communications Radio Operators
https://jrabold.net/ks6m/emcomm/index.html
The Role of Amateur Radio in
Providing Emergency Electronic
Communication for Disaster Management
https://www.nyc-arecs.org/coile.html
Survival Communication for
Emergency Preparedness and Preppers
https://www.wearecb.com/survival-communication-for-preppers.html
Time to Survive: A Beginner’s
Guide to Emergency Radios
https://radiofidelity.com/a-beginners-guide-to-emergency-radios/
Understanding the Importance of
Emergency Radio in Disaster Situations
https://edisastersystems.com/blogs/news/understanding-the-importance-of-emergency-radio-in-disaster-situations
Unauthorized Radio Operation
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/unauthorized-radio-operation
Unleashing the Power of Amateur
Radio in Times of Emergency
https://domesticpreparedness.com/articles/unleashing-the-power-of-amateur-radio-in-times-of-emergency
The value of broadcast radio
in an emergency
https://www.itu.int/hub/2020/05/the-value-of-broadcast-radio-in-an-emergency/
What Kind of Emergency Radio
Do You Need in a Disaster?
https://turbofuture.com/industrial/Emergency-Radios-Vs-Weather-Radios-Whats-the-Difference
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Radio
World
https://www.radioworld.com/
World
Radio
Map
https://worldradiomap.com/
US Federal
Communications
Commission (FCC)
https://www.fcc.gov/
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