””Amateur Radio In Public Service” Amateur Radio In Public Service”

A Report from SwedenA Report from Sweden

Krister LjungqvistKrister Ljungqvist SM0FAGSM0FAG

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• Presentation of SSA – Sveriges Sändare AmatörerPresentation of SSA – Sveriges Sändare Amatörer

• Swedish EmCom organizations: SSA,FRO,SEMA, SRSASwedish EmCom organizations: SSA,FRO,SEMA, SRSA

• Example of recent emergency cases in SwedenExample of recent emergency cases in Sweden

• Ongoing co-operations in education and trainingOngoing co-operations in education and training

• Exercises: FROSSA, KRIS etcExercises: FROSSA, KRIS etc

• Networks and equipment: Ham, FRO, otherNetworks and equipment: Ham, FRO, other

• Conclusion Conclusion

ContentContent

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• SSA Sveriges Sändareamatörer - the national amateur radio society. Co-operates with FRO in EmCom.

• FRO Frivilliga Radio Organisationen: Supports home guard and civil defence. Civil defence branch is sponsored by SEMA- Swedish Emergency Management Authority.

Swedish voluntary radio-organizations with Swedish voluntary radio-organizations with emergency communications programemergency communications program

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SSA (Swedish radio amateurs) factsSSA (Swedish radio amateurs) facts

• 5 500 members

• Sweden is divided in districts 0 – 7.

• Call signs: SM, SA, SK (club stations), SL (FRO and military club stations) ex. SM0FAG

• SSA issues call signs and licenses

• EmCom coordinator established 2006

• Educational co-operation with FRO in “FROSSA”

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FRO facts:FRO facts:

• Founded in 1946

• 6800 members of which many hams and SSA members

• Sponsored by civil defense and home guard

• Own frequencies outside ham bands

• Agreements with SEMA and municipals

• Educational activities, own teachers

• Manning of communication centres and vehicles

• Centrally located stocks of radio equipment

• Call signs SL ex. SL0ZS

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Governmental Emergency OrganizationsGovernmental Emergency Organizations

• SEMA Swedish Emergency Management Administration.

Government body assisting and regulating municipals (290) and counties (21) crisis management • SRSA -The Swedish Rescue

Services Agency, a national supervisory authority for the rescue services. Government supported, international UN rescue mission assistance, fire brigades

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User organizations:

• Coast Guard • Customs Services • Armed Forces • County administrative boards (Emergency Healthcare and Ambulance Services) • Municipalities (for example Local Rescue Services, Social services, Maintenance support)

Supported communication systems:

• RAKEL (TETRA UHF Radio)• MOBITEX (VHF Packet and voice)

SEMA will probably be dissolved at end of 2008.

SEMA Swedish Emergency Mgmt AgencySEMA Swedish Emergency Mgmt Agency

KISTA 2001 & 2002KISTA 2001 & 2002

• The Silicon Valley of Sweden turned down (ERICSSON,NOKIA…)The Silicon Valley of Sweden turned down (ERICSSON,NOKIA…)• Door-locks and security gates inoperativeDoor-locks and security gates inoperative• GSM down after 4 hoursGSM down after 4 hours• Fixed network down after 6 hours Fixed network down after 6 hours • City of Kista w/o power whole dayCity of Kista w/o power whole day• All offices and factories evacuatedAll offices and factories evacuated• One door – one guardOne door – one guard• Only working radio is FRO repeaterOnly working radio is FRO repeater

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Winter storm ”Gudrun”Winter storm ”Gudrun”:: • Power companies w/o communication to repair teamsPower companies w/o communication to repair teams

• Rescue teams and hospitals w/o communicationRescue teams and hospitals w/o communication• Municipal services w/o commmunication• The public w/o communication• Amateurs assist fire brigades

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SSA and FRO co-operationSSA and FRO co-operation

FRO Board

SEMA

Municipal Voluntary Training

FOS

FRO Comm Training

SSA board

Clubs

Municipal Voluntary Team

FRG

RECRUITING AND TRAINING

MoU

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• Voluntary members participate in municipal training events

Training and educationTraining and education

- Equipment is municipal owned, personal ham radio equipment or FRO equipment

• FRO arranges additional education and seminars for municipal FRG teams

• Duties includes office work, transportation etc – not only radio communication

1.1. IARU: Global EmCom partyIARU: Global EmCom party

2.2. KRIS: Nationwide HF/VHF exerciseKRIS: Nationwide HF/VHF exercise

3.3. FROSSA: SEMA sponsored education and communication FROSSA: SEMA sponsored education and communication trainingtraining

4.4. Rally communication:Rally communication:

Local clubs manning control points and building VHF/UHF Local clubs manning control points and building VHF/UHF voice reporting networkvoice reporting network

ExercisesExercises

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EmCom exercise – “KRIS”EmCom exercise – “KRIS”

• Nationwide activity twice per year

• Hamband frequencies only

• HF and VHF from local municipalities and counties (LC) to a headquarter (HQ) station in Stockholm

• Individuals contact closest LC

• The exercise is managed by SK0AR –

the Stockholm Radio Amateur club SRA

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KRIS HQ station - SK0AR

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Example:

SM0: 3600 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz (HQ)

SM1: 3610 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz.

SM2: 3620 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz.

SM3: 3630 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz.

SM4: 3640 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz, 144.320 MHz USB

SM5: 3650 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz, 144.290 MHz USB.

SM6: 3660 kHz, 7070 kHz, 145.450 MHz, 434.400 MHz.

SM7: 3670 kHz, 7070 kHz.145.450 MHz

Modes: SSB, CW, FM

EmCom exercise “KRIS” – frequencies EmCom exercise “KRIS” – frequencies

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EmCom exercise and co-operation “FROSSA”EmCom exercise and co-operation “FROSSA”

• Co-operation b/w FRO and SSA= FROSSA

• Nationwide but local exercise on municipal level

• Hamband and FRO frequencies

• FM-voice,scrambled voice, HF-packet,MOBITEX-packet

• HF/SSB as standby for county communication

• Manning of County of Stockholm HQ with HF-radio,VHF etc

• Manning of power grid companies comm vehicles , HF,VHF etc

• Traffic/EmCom manual developed

Car racing – Communications teamCar racing – Communications team

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Vans and repeaters:

• HF• HF/UHF • Marine VHF• Air VHF• Satellite comm• Backup power• Portable repeaters• Stationary repeaters

FRO resourcesFRO resources

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FRO vans FRO vans

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Amateur radio shelters and vansAmateur radio shelters and vans

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• HF/VHF/WLAN/DECT• GPS• Satellite communication• Power generator• Portable UHF repeater

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Power Grid Co´s Power Grid Co´s

vehicle manning vehicle manning

PABX

DECT

Generator

Satellite Antenna V/UHFAntenna

Telephones Fax

PSTN Trunk Line

HF Radio PSK31 V/UHF Radio

Battery

• Inmarsat BGAN• HF-VHF-UHF Radio• V/A Conference• PABX (BP-50/128)• Generator• Battery

PC med printer/Fax/Kopiator

HFAntenna

• DECT – WLL• WLAN• Rugged PC/Server• Paging - wireless• Packet modem• PC w. Printer /fax/copy• GPS

Sat

Mobile communication van (power grid) Mobile communication van (power grid)

WLAN

PCServer

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• We strengthen our position for continued use of our ham bands

• We increase our possibility to use new bands like 5 Mhz and widened 7 MHz

• We can apply professionalism to our hobby and induce increased interest for amateur radio

• We can do an contribution to the society

• We increase our skills in radio communication

Why EmCom?Why EmCom?

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• Amateur radio is a great asset for the community

• Co-operation is vital – b/w radio amateurs, governments, municipals, other vol. organizations

• Nothing works without preparations, regular training and education

• Support is needed from governmental bodies and municipalities: locations, participation, financial support

• Traffic discipline need to be trained and enhanced - ham procedures not enough. Net control important

• More radio amateurs needed to join EmCom teams

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ConclusionConclusion

• Digital modes like PSK31 and software compability need to be developed and trained

• Harmonization of emergency frequencies within IARU needed

• Duties are not only radiocomm but also office work and transportation

• Personal insurances need to be arranged

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Cont.Cont.

Swedish authority SEMA supports local municipal voluntary communications, but not regional and international. No large scale emergency needing interregional communication is expected in Sweden by SEMA.