Level 4 · Lesson 4.4

Emergency communications

Jimmy Bob, a friendly cartoon mountain man in a trucker cap and overalls

“When the creek rose in '85, radio was how folks found each other. That is why this matters.”

You'll be able to

describe emergency organizations, net procedures, and formal messages.

When normal communication fails, hams provide backup through groups such as , , and the National Traffic System, and weather spotters support the National Weather Service through . are run by a station that controls who transmits. Formal messages use a standard format with a preamble, address, text, and signature. Emergency communication always has priority over other traffic.

Tap an underlined word for its meaning.

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On-air activity

act as net control on a simulated flood net with 6 check-ins.

This one happens on the air in The Shack, which opens in a later phase.

Quick check

Get 2 of 3 right to complete the lesson.

1. In a directed net, who decides who transmits?
2. SKYWARN volunteers support…
3. Emergency communication…

Emergency communications

You'll be able to

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