C I V I L A I R P A T R O L
CAP COMMUNICATIONS REVIEW (CAPM 100-1, 13 April 1984)
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CAP COMMUNICATIONS
The following text is to help you better understand some of your
responsibilities as CAP RADIO OPERATORS, it is NOT intended to
replace the CAP Communications Manual 100-1.
GENERAL
The communications mission of Civil Air Patrol is to organize and
maintain a reliable nationwide point-to-point, air-to-ground, and
mobile radio capability for use in emergencies and for training
communications personnel. The primary purpose of any CAP com-
munications facility is to support the entire organization in the
accomplishment of its mission by providing the commander the
means for controlling his units and activities.
There are three (3) types of stations:
LAND STATIONS - A Land stations is one which is normally
operated from a fixed, permanent position or
location.
MOBILE STATIONS - A CAP mobile station may be either a ground,
hand-held, or waterborne vehicle (MARINE)
radio intended for use while in motion or
during halts at unspecified points.
AIRMOBILE - An airmobile station is one which is operated
from an aircraft for the purpose of conduct-
ing air-to-ground, air-to-air, or ground-to-
air communications.
CAP radio stations are licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission for emergency, training, and operational activities.
Operation of CAP radio stations is permitted by qualified senior
and cadet members who meet the following requirements:
1. Hold a valid "FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
Permit," (FCC Form 753) or higher grade of commercial
license.
2. Hold a valid "CAP Radio Operator's Permit," (CAP Form 76)
which may be obtained by any member at least 14 years of
age. And has passed the ROP test. However, observation of
the operator on training nets, under strict supervision,
should be the primary factor in determining operator
qualifications.
A wing or higher commander may, for reasonable cause, terminate
the privileges of any CAP member in his command to participate in
CAP radio activities.
COMMON FREQUENCIES
The "HF" (High Frequency) band, is the primary frequency used by
California Wing. The two (2) frequencies assigned to California
Wing are 4585.0 kHz (channel 5) and 4504.5 kHz (channel 4). The
carrier frequency of 4582.0 kHz is designated as the National
Emergency Frequency and will be used in accordance with specific
guidelines as outlined in CAPM 100-1, para 12-4.
The use of VHF (Very High Frequency) plays a most significant
part in the CAP communications program. VHF, by its
characteristics, normally provides excellent, dependable, short
range communications which are readily adaptable to ground and
air mobile operation. The primary simplex frequency is 148.150
MHz (channel 7). (Simplex operation is permitted on 143.900 MHz
(channel 6) only on a NON INTERFERENCE BASIS to repeater
operation.) The normal repeater input frequency is 143.900 MHz,
(the alternate input frequency is 143.750 MHz.) with the repeater
output being 148.150 MHz. The 149.925 MHz frequency may NOT be
used without the specific permission of the Director of
Communications, California Wing.
OPERATION
Net Control Stations (NCS) and Alternate Net Control Stations
(ANCS) control and direct the flow of radio traffic within their
nets. Thus, a wing net control station directs the activities of
the group and squadron stations in its net. When the appointed
NCS and ANCS leaves the air, a provisional NCS will be appointed.
Each CAP radio station will establish and adhere to the minimum
safety standards as outlined in CAPM 100-1 chapter 14. This
should include, but not limited to being extra careful to make
sure that all communications equipment not in motion will be
adequately grounded at all times (All grounds should be of low
resistance and remain connected to the equipment at all times).
Land stations are required to maintain "Radio Station Logs" show-
ing hours of operation (in Zulu time), frequencies used, time and
identification of formal messages sent and received, stations
with which communications are held, and the signature of the
operator on duty during this period. Mobile stations (air mobile
too) are not required to maintain a station log unless acting as
a control station. No log or portion thereof shall be erased,
obliterated, or willfully destroyed within the required retention
period. Logs shall be retained for a minimum of 30 days.
CAP radio transmissions fall into three categories:
FORMAL. Official traffic transmitted for, by, or in the
name of the commander.
INFORMAL. During actual missions or training periods, traf-
fic other than formal or conference.
CONFERENCE. The transmissions of direct questions and answers
between staff officers, relating to the official
business of the organization(s) to which the par-
ticipants are assigned.
Formal type messages are those which involve policy matters, in-
formation of record value, instructions and directives. The for-
mat of a FORMAL message can be found in CAPM 100-1, figure 14-3.
Message precedence in all cases is assigned by the originator and
may not be changed without expressed approval of the originator.
There are four (4) precedence designations:
ROUTINE To be used when the message must reach the ad-
dressee within several hours.
PRIORITY To be used when the message requires expeditious
action by the addressee and/or will furnish infor-
mation essential the conducting operations in
progress.
REDCAP Messages that originate during actual search mis-
sions and disasters and reports on lost aircraft.
Precedence will be indicated as REDCAP ROUTINE,
which takes precedence over normal routine traffic
but not normal priority traffic, and REDCAP
PRIORITY which takes precedence over all other CAP
radio message traffic.
CAPGRAM Messages are for the purpose of identifying mes-
sages personally originated by corporate officials
of CAP.
When composing a message, the TEXT, should be as clear and brief
as possible.
RADIOTELEPHONE PROCEDURES
Prior to transmission, all messages should be read for clarity.
Words or phrases which could cause unnecessary delay in com-
munications will then be more familiar. Operators will monitor
the operating frequency before commencing a transmission. Cor-
rect understanding of speech over the radio can best be effected
by good diction and clear enunciation. A normal tone of voice
should be used, not raised.
To establish contact, the correct procedure for Eagle Mobile 161
to use in contacting Eagle 157 is, "EAGLE 157, THIS IS EAGLE 161
MOBILE OVER." At the end of each transmission the operator will
say "OVER" if an answer is expected, or "OUT" if the contact is
terminated (Never say over and out).
During scheduled net operations, the NCS may desire to call a
roll of the stations in its net. An example of this might sound
like this:
"Attention, all stations Arkansas Wing. Attention all sta-
tions Arkansas Wing. This is Dogwood 10. All stations
report as called and signify the nature of your traffic."
The NCS call the stations as listed on the roll call sheet.
Example:
NCS begins calling the roll of stations, "Dogwood 2, this is
Dogwood 10, Over." Dogwood 2 replies, "Dogwood 10, this is
Dogwood 2, no traffic, Over." The NCS calls the next sta-
tion on the roll, "Dogwood 4, this is Dogwood 10, Over."
Dogwood 4 replies, "Dogwood 10, this is Dogwood 4, I have
one priority, two routine messages, and a training report,
Over." NCS continues calling the roll of stations, "Dogwood
9, this is Dogwood 10, Over." etc.
Only emergency or urgent traffic to be transmitted justifies
break-in procedure. A station wishing to break-in will transmit
at the pause, with his station call sign. The control station,
upon hearing the call sign, will acknowledge the call and allow
the station to transmit its traffic. The word "BREAK" is only
used as a proword to separate message text from other portions of
the message.
Operating signals (i.e., "Q" or "Z" signals) and police signals
(10 series) are NOT used in CAP voice procedures.
If an error is made in transmission, it must be corrected before
continuing and speech will be stopped immediately. The proword
"CORRECTION" is spoken, the last correct group or phrase is
repeated, then the transmission continues with the correct
version.
In order to distinguish between numerals and words similarly
pronounced, the prowords "FIGURE(s)" must precede such numbers.
All operators MUST be familiar with all of the "Pronunciation of
Numerals", "Phonetic Alphabet" and "Prowords" (and their correct
definitions) listed in figures 15-1, 15-2 and 15-3 of CAPM 100-1.
A typical proword might be used:
When words or phrases have been missed or are doubtful,
repetition will be requested by the receiving station prior
to receiving for the message. The proword "SAY AGAIN" used
along or in conjunction with the prowords "ALL BEFORE," "ALL
AFTER," and "WORD AFTER" may be used for this purpose.
Region and wing monitoring stations will perform frequency sur-
veillance operations in accordance with chapter 17 of CAPM 100-1.
Any CAP member may submit a discrepancy notice on CAP radio sta-
tions or operators which are in violation of existing regulations
or directives.
DISTRESS TRAFFIC IS GIVEN THE HIGHEST PRIORITY. The interna-
tional distress and emergency signals in order of priority are
MAYDAY, PAN and SECURITE.
MAYDAY is the international distress call which indicates that
a ship, aircraft, or vehicle is threatened by grave and
imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.
PAN is the international urgency signal.
SECURITE is the international radiotelephone safety signal and
is used when the commander is uncertain of his
position, or is expecting a state of emergency, or has
encountered or sighted meteorological and/or other con-
ditions that present a hazard to the safety of
navigation.
The use of these international distress signals is authorized by
an individual at any time, providing a bona fide emergency exists
which warrants the use of the signals. Radio operators involved
under any conditions with a station transmitting distress or
emergency communications will adhere to the following two basic
rules of operating procedure: a) Listen before transmitting --
ALWAYS!; b) Cooperate -- Be prepared to offer assistance;
however, remain off the air unless it is clearly determined that
your station services are needed.
AWARDS
The following awards have been established for the purpose of
recognizing the service, achievements and degree of proficiency
attained by CAP communications personnel:
The Communicators Badge, is designed to recognize those in-
dividuals becoming involved in communications.
The Senior Communications Badge, is designed to recognized
the continuing participation of active communicators.
The Master Communicator Badge, is designed to recognize
those communicators who have graduated to the communications
management function and are actively promoting communication
at all echelons by their actions.
The Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency, is achieved
by passing an additional communications test.
Requirements for eligibility to obtine and wear the Communica-
tions Specialty Identification Badges may be found in CAPM 100-1,
Chapter 20.
****************NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF CAP REPEATERS********************
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ALABAMA:
MOBILE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MONTGOMERY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
TUSCUMBIA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ALASKA:
ANCHORAGE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ARIZONA:
CROWN KING 143.90/148.15 100.0 WILD FLOWER MT. AREA
GREER 143.90/148.15 114.8 GREEN'S PEAK AREA
PHOENIX 143.90/148.15 114.8 GREATER PHOENIX AREA
SUNFLOWER 143.90/148.15 131.8 MT. ORD AREA
TUCSON 143.90/148.15 107.2 GREATER TUCSON AREA
ARKANSAS:
CALIFORNIA:
BLUE RIDGE 143.90/148.15 136.5 HIGH DESERT-BARSTOW
COALINGA 143.90/148.15 127.3 FRESNO-BAKERSFIELD
DEADWOOD 143.90/148.15 136.5 FRESNO-NORTH
GRANITE CITY 143.90/148.15 110.9 BAKERSFIELD AREA
LAGUNA 143.75/148.15 146.2 SAN DIEGO AREA
MEADOW LAKES 143.90/148.15 146.2 FRESNO-SOUTH
MT. DIABLO 143.90/148.15 100.0 GREATER SAN FRANCISCO
MT. OAT 143.90/148.15 107.2 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
MT. TAMALPIAS 143.90/148.15 131.8 MARIN COUNTY
ONYX PEAK 143.90/148.15 127.3 FAR EAST SOUTH CALIF.
PALOS VERDES 143.90/148.15 114.8 LOS ANGELES AREA
REDDING 143.90/148.15 127.3 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SANHEDRIN 143.90/148.15 146.2 NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA
SANTIAGO 143.90-.75/148.15 100.0 ORANGE COUNTY-L.A.
SILVER PEAK 143.90/148.15 123.0 BISHOP
UMUNUM 143.90/148.15 110.9 SAN JOSE
COLORADO:
DENVER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
DURANGO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
GLENWOOD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
SPRINGS
GRAND JUNCTION 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER GRAND JUNCTION
GUNNISON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GUNNISON AREA
MORRISON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
COLORADO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
SPRINGS
CONNECTICUT:
BRISTOL 143.75/148.15 CARRIER NORTHWEST MASS.
MIDDLETOWN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER NORTHERN MASS.
DELAWARE:
DOVER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CENTRAL DELAWARE
GREENVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WILMINGTON AREA
MILLBORO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SOUTHERN DELAWARE
FLORIDA:
BOYD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
FT. MEYERS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
GAINSVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
HOMESTEAD AFB 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
PANAMA CITY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
TAMPA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
W.PALM BEACH 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
WINTER GARDEN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
GEORGIA:
SCREVEN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
STONE MTN. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
HAWAII:
HAWAII 143.90/148.15 CARRIER MAUNA LOA
KAUAI 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MAUI 143.90/148.15 CARRIER HALEAKALA
OAHU 143.90/148.15 CARRIER KAALA
IDAHO:
BOISE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ILLINOIS:
BATAVIA-FERMI 143.90/148.15 97.4 FAR WEST CHICAGO
CHICAGO 143.90/148.15 107.2 GREATER CHICAGO AREA
SPRINGFIELD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CENTRAL ILLINOIS
INDIANA:
COLUMBUS 143.90/148.15 103.5 40 MILES S. INDIANAPOLIS
FT. WAYNE 143.90/148.15 131.8 NORTHEAST INDIANA
LAFAYETTE 143.90/148.15 123.0 WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
PENDLETON 143.90/148.15 114.8 NORTH EAST INDIANAPOLIS
PLYMOUTH 143.90/148.15 118.8 NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
SHOALS 143.90/148.15 110.9 SOUTHEAST INDIANA
TERRE HAUTE 143.90/148.15 127.3 SOUTHWEST INDIANA
IOWA:
CEDAR FALLS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
DAVENPORT 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
DES MOINES 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MARION 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
KANSAS:
WICHITA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
KENTUCKY:
LONDON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA:
ALEXANDRIA 143.90/148.15 94.8 GREATER ALEXANDRIA AREA
BATON ROUGE 143.90/148.15 114.8 GREATER BATON ROUGE
LAFAYETTE 143.75/149.925 131.8 LAFAYETTE AREA
LACOMBE 143.75/149.925 107.2 GREATER LACOMBE AREA
MORGAN CITY 143.90/148.15 88.5 MORGAN CITY AREA
MERMENTAU 143.90/148.15 123.0 MERMENTAU AREA
NEW ORLEANS 143.75/149.925 82.5 NEW ORLEANS-LOCAL
NEW ORLEANS 143.90/148.15 107.2 NEW ORLEANS AREA
SHREVEPORT 143.90/148.15 71.9 SHREVEPORT AREA
MAINE:
AUBURN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER AUBURN AREA
DEDHAM 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER DEDHAM AREA
MARYLAND:
PIKESVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER BALTIMORE AREA
MASSACHUSETTS
WALTHAM 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER WALTHAM AREA
WORCHESTER 143.90/148.15 107.2 BOSTON-EAST
MT. GREYLOCK 143.75/148.15 103.7 SOUTHERN MASS.
MICHIGAN:
DETROIT 143.90/148.15 123.0 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
GRAND RAPIDS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN
LANSING 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CENTAL MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA:
BRAINARD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
DULUTH 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MANKATO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ST. CLOUD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
WALKER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
W.ST. PAUL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MISSISSIPPI:
JACKSON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
LUCEDALE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
STARKVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MISSOURI:
BENTON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
DES PRESE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
KANSAS CITY 143.90/148.15 100 GREATER KANSAS CITY
MONTANA:
NATIONAL CAP.:
SKYLINE 143.75/149.925 CARRIER WASHINGTON-50 MILE RADIUS
WASHINGTON,D.C. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON
NEBRASKA:
LINCOLN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
OMAHA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
NEVADA:
BATTLE MTN. 143.90/148.15 123.3
ELY 143.90/148.15 107.2
HAWTHORNE 143.90/148.15 97.4
LAKE TAHOE 143.90/148.15 151.4
LAS VEGAS 143.90/148.15 131.8
NIXON 143.90/148.15 94.8
NORDEN 143.90/148.15 127.3
RENO 143.90/148.15 107.2
SUSANVILLE 143.90/148.15 114.8
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
DERRY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CONCORD-PORTSMITH
FRANCONIA 143.75/148.15 CARRIER CONCORD AREA
MT. ASCUTMEY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER PORTSMOUTH AREA
NEW JERSEY:
LAKEHURST 143.75/148.15 CARRIER NEWARK-TRENTON AREA
LEDGEWOOD 143.75/148.15 CARRIER PARAMUS AREA
NEW MEXICO:
ALAMOGORDO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ALBOQUERQE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
GRANTS 143.90/148.15
SANTA FE 143.90/148.15
SIERRA COUNTY 143.90/148.15
SAN ANTONIO PK. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
NEW YORK:
AKRON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER LAKE ERIE EAST
EAST HILLS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WESTCHESTER AREA
LONG ISLAND 143.90/148.15 CARRIER LONG ISLAND AREA
POUGHQUAG 143.90/148.15 CARRIER VERBANK-PAWLING AREA
UTICA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER UTICAL AREA
NORTH CAROLINA:
ASHEVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER ASHEVILLE AREA
HILLSBOROUGH 143.90/148.15 CARRIER HILLSBOROUGH AREA
LOWELL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER LOWELL AREA
RALEIGH 143.75/148.15 CARRIER RALEIGH AREA
RURAL HALL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER RURAL HALL AREA
SYLVA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SYLVA AREA
WILMINGTON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WILMINGTON AREA
NORTH DAKOTA:
MANDAN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
OHIO:
DAYTON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER DAYTON AREA
LANCASTER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SOUTHEAST COLUMBUS AREA
LIMA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER LIMA AREA
WESTFIELD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SOUTH CLEVELAND
CENTER
OKLAHOMA:
BARTLESVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
TULSA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER TULSA AREA
OREGON:
COOS BAY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
KALAMAIH FALLS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MEDFORD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
SKAMANIA 143.90/148.15 151.4 PORTLAND EAST
PENNSYLVANIA:
CHAMPION 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER CHAMPION AREA
CLEARFIELD CO. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CLEARFIELD COUNTY
MEADVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WESTERN PA.
NEW TRIPOLI 143.90/148.15 CARRIER POTTSTOWN NORTH
PITTSBURGH 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER PITTBURGH AREA
PLEASANT GAP 143.90/148.15 CARRIER DANVILLE-BELLEVILLE AREA
READING 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER READING AREA
REESERS SUMMIT 143.90/148.15 CARRIER HARRISBURG EAST
WILLIAMSPORT 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WILLIAMSPORT AREA
VALLEY FORGE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER ALLENTOWN SOUTH
PERKASIE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER BETHLEHEM SOUTH
PEURTO RICO:
CUBOY 148.15/143.90 CARRIER
MARAVILLA 148.15/143.90 CARRIER
MARICAO 148.15/143.90 CARRIER
NAGUABO 148.15/143.90 CARRIER
RHODE ISLAND:
CUMBERLAND 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WARWICK NORTH
COVENTRY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER FRAMINGHAM NORTH
SOUTH CAROLINA:
CHARLESTON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER CHARLESTON AREA
COLUMBIA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER COLUMBIA AREA
FLORENCE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
SOUTH DAKOTA:
PIERRE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
RAPID CITY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER BLACK HILLS AREA
SIOUX FALLS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE:
CENTERVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
GALLATIN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
KINGSPORT 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MEMPHIS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER MEMPHIS AREA
SEVIERVILLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER KNOXSVILLE AREA
TEXAS:
AUSTIN 143.90/148.15 141.3 GREATER AUSTIN AREA
AMARILLO 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER AMARILLO AREA
BEAUMONT 143.90/148.15 136.5 GREATER BEAUMONT AREA
CORPUS CHRISTI 143.90/148.15 151.4 GREATER CORPUS CHRISTI
DALLAS 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER DALLAS AREA
LAMESA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
LUBBOCK 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MC CALLEN 143.90/148.15 156.7 GREATER MC CALLEN AREA
VICTORIA 143.90/148.15 141.3 GREATER VICTORIA AREA
UTAH:
LOGAN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MAGNA 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
MARYSVALE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
ST. GEORGE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
VERNAL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
VERMONT:
MT. EQUINOX 143.75/148.15 CARRIER SOUTHERN VERMONT
MT. MANSFIELD 143.90/148.15 CARRIER PLATTSBURG EAST
VIRGINIA:
ALBERMARLE CO. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA
BUCHANON CO. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER GRUNDY VA. AREA
HAMPTON 143.90/148.15 CARRIER HAMPTON-NORFOLK AREA
LYNCHBURG 143.75/149.925 CARRIER CENTRAL VA.
WYTHEVILLE 143.75/149.925 CARRIER WYTHEVILLE AREA
RICHMOND 143.75/149.925 CARRIER RICHMOND AREA
ROANOKE 143/90/148.15 CARRIER GREATER ROANOKE AREA
STEHPENS CITY 143.90/148.15 CARRIER WINCHESTER, VA. AREA
WASHINGTON:
KENNEWICK 143.90/148.15 107.2
MT.VERNON 143.90/148.15 173.8 N.W. WASHINGTON
OLYMPIA 143.75/149.925 CLOSED TTY/PAGING
OLYMPIA 143.90/148.15 107.2 WESTERN WASHINGTON
SEATTLE 143.90/148.15 100.0 PUGET SOUND AREA
SPOKANE 143.90/148.15 136.5 EASTERN WASHINGTON
TACOMA 143.90/148.15 127.3
WENATCHEE 143.90/148.15 123.0
WEST VIRGINIA:
BETHLEHEM 143.90/148.15 CARRIER BETHELEM AREA
FOSTER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER FOSTER AREA
MADISON 143.75/149.925 CARRIER MADISON AREA
MORGANTOWN 143.90/148.15 CARRIER MORGANTOWN AREA
PARKERSBURG 143.90/148.15 CARRIER PARKERSBURG AREA
WISCONSIN:
BONDUEL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER NORTHEAST WISCONSIN
CABLE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER FAR NORTHWEST WISCONSIN
NEW BERLIN 143.90/148.15 127.3 GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA
SAYNER 143.90/148.15 CARRIER NORTHERN WISCONSIN
WYOMING:
CHEYENNE 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
LOVELL MED MTN. 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
PILOT HILL 143.90/148.15 CARRIER
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The following letter is provided for your information and is what governs
our use of HF frequencies:
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
Maxwell Air Force BASE, Alabama 36112
Reply to 17 February 1984
Attn of: DOK
Subject : Use of CAP-USAF High Frequency (HF) Frequencies
To : All CAP Regions DCS/Comm All CAP Wings/DC
1. The following guidelines should insure optimum and proper use of
the CAP-USAF HF frequencies in the 7, 11, 14, and 20 Mhz bands.
2. All CAP-USAF HF frequencies are issued and should be used on a
noninterference (NIB) priority basis as follows:
a. Any bona fide emergency, especially inter-region or national
in scope.
b. The daily National Headquarters Command Net, conducted
Monday-Friday at 1615Z/Standard, 1515Z/Daylight on 7635.0 Khz USB and
14905 Khz. LSB.
c. The National Communications Committee (NCC) radio net conducted
each Saturday at 1600Z/Standard, 1500Z/Daylight on 14905 KHz. LSB.
d. The National Communicators Net, conducted Monday-Wednesday-Friday,
0130Z/Standard, 0030Z/Daylight and 1500Z/Standard, 1400Z/Daylight on
7635 KHz. USB.
e. The CAP Region Nets are organized, scheduled, and published by
the Region DCS/Comm.
f. Special region circuits to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and/or Alaska Wings.
g. Any other regional or national nets which may later be requested
and approved such as a Commander's Net, Chaplain's Net, Logistic's Net, etc.
Requests to form special purpose nets should be submitted with the proposed
net schedule through the appropriate Region DCS/Comm to National Headquarters.
3. Who may check into these nets?
a. Net members as determined by the net organizing group.
(1) The National Headquarters Command Net should consist of
one primary and alternate station per region, plus a Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and
Alaska station if communications permit. The Net Control Station (NCS) is
Headcap 22. Representative stations can be either a region or wing licensed
station, APPOINTED by the Region DCS/Comm. Other region or wing stations
having message traffic for the National Headquarters station should pass it
to their representative station on the schedule region net for relay
to Headcap 22.
(2) The NCC net is composed of primary and alternate NCC members
and special advisors. All Wing/DOK'S and other communicators may check in
and participate. Comments should normally be directed to the appropriate
region NCC member's net station.
(3) The National Communicators Net consists of those authorized
region/wing stations which benefit the CAP by their participation.
(4) Regional Command Nets will be organized and formed by the
Region DCS/Comm and the Wing/DC. The Region DCS/Comm will determine the
number of stations required and establish a schedule. Each wing should
have at least one station authorized for operation on the region net.
(5) Requests for authorization to establish other special nets on
these frequencies will be initiated by the individual desiring authorization
or the NCS of such nets and forwarded to National Headquarters/DOK through
the appropriate Region DCS/Comm.
b. Non-member stations may check into nets of interest when the NCS
asks for "other stations" or "visiting stations".
4. Normally, authorization to operate on CAP HF frequencies is limited to
those stations which have a CURRENT and CONTINUING need to participate in a
CAP net.
5. Letters of authorization to operated on the CAP-USAF frequencies will be
forwarded through the appropriate Region DCS/Comm to National Headquarters
for approval.
6. Questions concerning this letter should be sent through the Region
DCS/Comm to National Headquarters/DOK.
BYRON W. KING, JR cc: NCC members
Colonel, USAF ALL CAP Regions/CC
Director of Operations ALL CAP Wings/CC
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The following is quoted from the 24 October 1986 ARRL Newsletter:
"CAP RULE CHANGES"
"At the request of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the FCC has issued an
order providing for 150 watts and for SSB operation on 26.620 Mhz, a
frequency allocated to CAP. The present rules allow only for AM operation
with 5 watts output.
The CAP requested the changes because of its need to improve intermediate
range communications support for their search-and-rescue operations.
The Commission said it approved the change since only the CAP was assigned
this frequency, and that any resulting interference would impact only upon
CAP stations and would be within their capability to control."
This will become effective on 21 November 1986. The NCC will discuss
the use, mode, etc. of this frequency at our next meeting. Until then,
as far as I am concerned, Upper or Lower Sideband and AM is authorized.
You do not have to modify your license...only a pen and ink change will
suffice. At next renewal you should modify the application appropriately.
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Additional CAP Communications Policy Statements Appended
POLICY1 1,531 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - Use of 4582 Khz.
POLICY2 732 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - Autopatch
POLICY3 2,325 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - 7Meg licensing
POLICY4 1,045 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - 7Meg usage
POLICY5 1,392 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - Repeater plans
POLICY6 1,971 09-04-84 - Region Comm Policy - 100 Hz. usage
POLICY9 1,914 10-24-85 - Policy for 4Meg Licensing
POLICY10 2,979 11-20-85 - Policy on use of Comm Vans
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REPLY TO: GREAT LAKES REGION/DC
SUBJECT: COMMUNICATIONS POLICY LETTER 80-1
UTILIZATION OF FREQENCIES DURING AIR FORCE
AUTHORIZED MISSIONS
TO: ALL WINGS GREAT LAKES REGION
1. ALL LICENSED HF-SSB RADIOS MUST BE OPERATIONAL ON OUR NET
FREQUENCY 4602.5 KHZ. AND THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY FREQUENCY 4582 KHZ.
2. OUR NATIONAL EMERGENCY FREQENCY 4582 KHZ. IS THE AUTHORIZED
FREQENCY TO BE USED ON ALL AIR FORCE AUTHORIZED MISSIONS, SARTESTS,
AND DR TESTS.
3. 4602.5 KHZ. WILL ONLY BE AUTHORIZED WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE
WING ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED ACTIVITIES. AUTHORIZATION TO USE
4602.5 KHZ. IS TO BE REQUESTED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO TESTS SCHEDULED
BY MORE THAN ONE WING ON THE SAME DATE FROM THE GREAT LAKES
REGION/DC.
4. THE WING DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATIONS WILL NOTIFY THE OTHER GREAT
LAKES REGION WINGS OF TESTS TO BE HELD AND FREQUENCIES TO BE
USED VIA RADIO MESSAGE, INFORMATION GREAT LAKES REGION/DC AT
LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY.
5. ALL WINGS WILL HOLD THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULED NETS ON OUR AUTHORIZED
NET FREQUENCY 4602.5 KHZ. DURING MISSIONS AND TESTS UNLESS
NOTIFIED ACCORDING TO PARAGRAPH #3.
6. USE OF HF-SSB FREQUENCIES WILL BE REQUESTED FROM THE GREAT LAKES
REGION/DC FOR ALL OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.
YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE APPRECIATED.
FOR THE COMMANDER
DON DILLE
LTC, CAP
GLDC
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REPLY TO: GREAT LAKES REGION/DCS COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT: COMMUNICATIONS POLICY LETTER 80-2,AUTOPATCH ON VHF-FM REPEATERS
TO: ALL WINGS GREAT LAKES REGION
1. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WILL NOT LICENSE CIVIL AIR PATROL
VHF-FM REPEATERS WITH AUTOPATCH.
2. IF AUTOPATCH IS INSTALLED AFTER VHF-FM REPEATER LICENSE IS RECEIVED,
LICENSE WILL BE CANCELLED.
3. CIVIL AIR PATROL IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TRANSMIT THIRD PART TRAFFIC PER
CAPM 100-1, CHAPTER 16, PARA. 16-4, EXCEPT EMERGENCY TRAFFIC.
YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE APPRECIATED.
FOR THE COMMANDER
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REPLY TO: GLR DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT: POLICY LETTER 81-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR OPERATION ON AIR
FORCE FRQUENCIES
TO: ALL WINGS/DC GLR
1. UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH ATC, CIVIL AIR PATROL IS ALLOWED TO
OPERATE ON THE FREQUENCIES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR LIAISON OFFICE
TRAFFIC (7635, 7918.5, 14,905, AND 20,873 KHZ.). OPERATION ON
THESE FREQUENCIES IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE FCC 480 AND
REQUIRES A SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION.
2. AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE ON THESE FREQUENCIES WILL BE REQUESTED
BY THE WING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS IN WRITING GIVING THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1. CALL SIGN OF STATION
2. NAME OF LICENSE HOLDER
3. TYPE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT
4. COORDINATES OF STATION (FROM FCC 480)
5. MAILING ADDRESS OF LICENSE HOLDER
6. LANDLINE NUMBER OF LICENSE HOLDER
REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZTION WILL BE FORWARDED TO GLRDCL (LTC FRED
BEVIER, 1850 W. GRAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. 60622)
3. UPON RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST, GREAT LAKES REGION WILL PROCESS
THE REQUEST AND EITHER FORWARD AN APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST TO
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS/DOK OR DENY THE REQUEST. IN THE CASE OF
APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST, A COPY OF THE APPROVAL LETTER WILL BE
FORWARDED TO BOTH THE LICENSEE AND THE APPROPRIATE WING DC.
IF THE REQUEST IS DENIED, OR CANNOT BE PROCESSED FOR LACK OF
INFORMATION, A LETTER WILL BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE WING/DC.
4. THE LICENSEE MAY BEGIN OPERATING ON THE AIR FORCE FREQUENCIES
NOTED ON THE AUTHORIZATION UPON RECEIPT OF THE AUTHORIZATION
LETTER FROM GREAT LAKES REGION. THIS AUTHORIZTION SHOULD BE
POSTED WITH THE FCC 480 AT THE TRANSMITTER LOCATION.
5. THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWO NETS OPERATIONAL ON THESE FREQUENCIES
WHICH ARE OF INTEREST TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. THE GREAT
LAKES REGION NET OPERATES ON 7918.5 KHZ. ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
AND FRIDAY AT 0730(EASTERN TIME). THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR'S
NET OPERATES ON 7635 KHZ. AT 0130Z ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY, AND
FRIDAYS.
6. THIS POLICY IS AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED MONTHLY UNTIL FORMALLY
RESCINDED.
FOR THE COMMANDER
STEPHEN W. PETERS
LTC CAP
GLR DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
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REPLY TO: GLR DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT: POLICY LETTER 83-6
USE OF 7,11,14, AND 20 MHZ. ATC FREQUENCIES
TO: ALL WINGS/DC GLR
1. REVIEW OF LOGS FROM NETS ON ATC FREQUENCIES INDICATE THAT SOME
STATIONS WHICH ARE LICENSED FOR SAME ARE NOT ACTIVE.
2. AS PER NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CAP-USAF/DOK, WE MUST USE THESE
FREQUENCIES OR RISK LOSING THEM TO OTHER SERVICES.
3. EFFECTIVE 1 MARCH 1983, ANY GLR STATION WHICH DOES NOT CHECK INTO
A NET, EITHER REGION OR NATIONAL, FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS, WILL HAVE
ITS ATC AUTHORIZATION CNACELLED.
4. ANY STATION WHOSE AUTHORIZATION IS CANCELLED WILL BE NOTIFIED BY
LETTER FROM THIS HEADQUARTERS SOON AFTER THE 90 DAY PERIOD.
5. STATIONS WHOSE AUTHORIZATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED MAY REAPPLY
THROUGH PROPER CHANNELS, INDICATING A DESIRE TO BE MORE ACTIVE.
6. THIS POLICY IS AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED MONTHLY UNTIL FORMALLY
RESCINDED.
FOR THE COMMANDER
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF: GREAT LAKES REGION DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
TO: ALL WINGS GREAT LAKES REGION/DC
SUBJECT: POLICY LETTER 83-7, REPEATER PLAN FORMAT
1. IN ORDER THAT THE GREAT LAKES REGION WINGS HAVE A STANDARDIZED FORMAT
TO SUBMIT TO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CAP-MAP REQUIREMENTS,
THE FOLLOWING SHOULD SATISFY THIS REQUIREMENT. THESE REPEATER PLANS ARE
DUE AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS NOT LATER THAN 30 JUNE OF EACH YEAR.
2. A STATE MAP WITH PRIMARY(BASE STATION) AND SECONDARY(MOBILE) COVERAGE
AREAS. IF POSSIBLE PROPOSED REPEATER INSTALLATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE IN-
DICATED.
3. FOR EACH ENTRY ABOVE LIST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A. CALL SIGN
B. INPUT FREQUENCY
C. OUTPUT FREQUENCY
D. EFFECTIVE RADIATED POWER(TRANSMITTER OUTPUT + ANTENNA GAIN)
E. CONTROL METHOD
F. CARRIER OR TONE ACCESS(TONE FREQUENCY IF APPROPRIATE)
G. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF STATIONS SERVED BY SYSTEM.
H. BRIEF SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.
I. REMOTE RECEIVER SIGHTS(IF APPROPRIATE)
J. DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE AREA(PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
K. COVERAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WING(IF APPLICABLE).
4. ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY CONSIDER OF IMPORTANCE TO THE
REPEATER PLAN.
5. ALL WINGS WILL SEND A COPY OF THEIR REPEATER PLANS TO REGION DCS/COMM.
FOR THE COMMANDER
HEADQUARTERS
GREAT LAKES REGION-CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 1984
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: GREAT LAKES REGION DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
TO: ALL WINGS GREAT LAKES REGION/DC
SUBJECT: POLICY LETTER 84-8, USE OF 100 HERTZ CTCSS TONE
1. The purpose of this policy letter is to clarify the use of the
universal 100 Hertz tone by stations in the Great Lakes Region. As per
CAPM 100-1, paragraph 9-5, sub. para. e(1), page 26, dated 13 April
1984, the use of 100 Hertz is intended for transients only. Use of this
frequency by base stations can only cause undo interference to other
repeaters and will not be tolerated in the Great Lakes Region. This is
not what the universal tone was intended to accomodate. Base stations
must use the discrete tone intended for the repeater they wish to access.
2. The use of 100 Hertz by high power mobiles is to also be discouraged
within their area of normal operation. If a mobile travels to another area
for a specified period of time the use of 100 Hertz may be justified in
order to operate through the repeater covering the area he or she is
visiting. The mobile should switch back to the proper discrete tone upon
returning to his normal area of operation. Hand held units which use
mobile call signs, may use 100 Hertz continuously provided that they do
not normally access more than one repeater at a time.
3. Stations in violation of this policy have 60 days from this date to
switch to the appropriate tone. After that date monitoring will take
place and violators will be considered to be in violation of CAP rules
and regulations. Appropriate action will be taken.
4. Request all wings provide widest disemination of this letter to all
communicators. Thanks for your cooperation.
FOR THE COMMANDER
STEPHEN W. PETERS
LTC CAP
GLR DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
HEADQUARTERS
GREAT LAKES REGION-CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
DATE: 22 OCTOBER 1985
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: GREAT LAKES REGION DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
TO: ALL WINGS GREAT LAKES REGION/DC
SUBJECT: POLICY LETTER 85-9, TRANSMISSION OF DATA ON 4273.0 kHZ.
1. The purpose of this policy letter is to outline the procedure for
applying for authorization to operate on 4273.0 kHz. Due to the increased
interest and availability of equipment, both RTTY and Packet, the Great
Lakes Region will authorize operation on this frequency to those who have
that capability. Those stations must be operational and active on our
primary 4 Meg frequency before they will be allowed to operate using data.
This mode is to be in addition to, not instead of, our voice net operations.
2. Stations should apply to the Great Lakes Region DCS/Communications,
through channels supplying the following information:
1. Station Call Sign
2. Control Operator's Name
3. Location (mailing address)
4. Coordinates (Latitude and Longitude)
5. Phone Number
6. Equipment
7. Modes of operation (Rtty and/or Ascii/Packet)
3. A letter of authorization will be sent to the station and the Wing
Director of Communications by return mail. It will be the resonsibility
of the Wing DC to assure the station is properly licensed for that frequency
and emmission. Rtty must be on the license before the station can use that
mode on 4 Megahertz.
4. No voice is authorized on 4273.0 kHz. Identification will be accomplished
in accordance with FCC and CAP rules and regulations in the mode the station
is operating at the time.
FOR THE COMMANDER
STEPHEH W. PETERS, LTC, CAP
DCS/COMMUNICATIONS
HEADQUARTERS GREAT LAKES REGION
AUXILIARY U.S. AIR FORCE
CIVIL AIR PATROL
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: Great Lakes Region DCS/Communications DATE: 18 November 1985
TO: Headquarters all Wings Great Lakes Region/CC and DC
SUBJECT: Policy 85-10, Use of Communications Vans assigned to Wings
1. The purpose of this policy letter is to outline the use,
availability, and maintenance of the "Maxi-Vans" being delivered
to selected wings. The radio equipment is being delivered at
a later date and is to be installed by the appropriate wing.
2. The primary purpose of these vans is for use as a communica-
tions unit. Radio consoles and equipment are to be installed as
soon as possible and the vans are to be available in support of
such exercises as "Night Tango", wing SAR's and Redcaps. The
radio equipment may be temporarily removed for security reasons,
with the EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT of the Region Commander,
when the vans are not in use. However, the equipment should be
ready to install again on short notice in support of the
Communications Mission.
3. The vans may also be driven and used periodically for other
Civil Air Patrol Official Business activities, but in no case
will the primary purpose of the unit as a Communications Van
be compromised or become secondary to other uses. These are
primarily Communication Vans and will be inspected by National
on a periodic basis to assure they are used for that purpose.
4. Maintenance and insurance is the responsibility of the
respective wings. Maintenance is to be accomplished at inter-
vals not to exceed those recommended by the manufacturer. Radio
maintenance is to be in accordance with FCC and CAP rules and
regulations and policies. More frequent oil changes, etc., will
prolong the life of the unit and is encouraged.
5. It is strongly recommended by this Headquarters that the
Wing Director of Communications be assigned the responsibility
of coordinating the use of the van since its primary use will be
for communications.
6. Any wing not complying with this policy will be subject to
having the van and equipment re-assigned to another unit by the
Region Commander.
7. The Great Lakes Region will conduct at least one communica-
tions exercise annually that will require the vans be used so
that their effectiveness can be evaluated.
FOR THE COMMANDER
STEPHEN W. PETERS, LTC, CAP
DCS/COMMUNCIATIONS
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Computer Bulletin Boards for CIVIL AIR PATROL: Verified 5-10-89
NAME PHONE NUMBER BAUD RATES ,P,D,S
Suffolk Cadet Sq. 4 RBBS...516 231 8466 300/1200/2400 ,N,8,1 BOB VANSON
Binghamton Group, NY BBS...607 754 8171 300/1200/2400 ,N,8,1 ROBB COLE
California Wing TTH-RBBS...408 225 2303 300/1200 ,N.8,1 NED LEE
Great Lakes Region BBS.....312 532 8209 300/1200/2400 ,N,8,1 STEVE PETERS
North Carolina Wing BBS....919 682 4225 1200/2400/9600,N,8,1 Class 5 NMP
(this BBS now appears to have restricted connecting)
Texas Wing BBS.............214 578 8640 300/1200 ,N,8,1 HARLEY BURTON
Arizona Wing BBS...........602 963 5258 300/1200/2400 ,N,8,1
Michigan Wing BBS..........313 675 6264 300/1200/2400 ,N,8,1 ROBERT PAYTON
Massachusetts Wing BBS.....617 275 5780 300/1200 ,N,8,1 JACK FORMAN
Florida Wing BBS...........305 251 2698 300/1200/2400 .N,8,1
CAP National HQ BBS........205 293 2568 300/1200/2400 ,N,7,1
(access to this BBS is restricted to CAP personnel)
Colorado Wing BBS..........303 363 9267 300/1200 ,N,8,1 RICK OAKES
(this BBS no longer appears to be CAP related)
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