SUNDAY ====== 09:00 ====== Session 17: Keynote: Coming Attractions in Emergency Communications / Dennis Dura Current and future concepts, trends and ideas on the regional and national perspective of amateur radio emergency communications. Topics will include the common subjects, but with a different twist . . . and how these will evolve through all levels of participation in emergency communications. Dennis Dura, K2DCD, ARRL Emergency Preparedness and Response Manager Level: General Emergency Management and Communications – Tracks 1,2,3,4 ====== 10:45 ====== Session 18: Earthquake hazards in the Pacific Northwest / Brian Sherrod Brian will describe the three main sources of earthquake hazards in western Washington and provide examples of earthquakes on each source. Brian Sherrod is a research geologist at University of Washington. Level: Emergency management – Track 1 Session 19: ALE Automatic Link Establishment HF Communications / Brian Daly In high-frequency (HF) radio, the capability of a station to make contact between itself and another specified radio station, without human intervention and usually under computer control, is defined as “automatic link establishment” or ALE. ALE techniques include automatic signaling, selective calling, and automatic handshaking. This presentation will examine the use of ALE in amateur radio, how to experiment with ALE, and discuss possible uses of ALE to enhance HF emergency communications capability. Brian Daly works for AT&T Mobility Level: Advanced technical – Track 2 Session 20: Self Preservation in the Emergency Response Environment / Duane Mariotti This course will provide both the seasoned and new emergency responder with hints on assuring they are aware of, and understand the hazards that they may face as emergency communicators. Course is based on most recent experiences with Katrina and California Wild Fires. Duane Mariotti, WB9RER, works for Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, CA. Level: General Emergency management - Track 1 Session 21: How to be an effective Ham Volunteer for your Local EMD / Mark Shepard, N7LYE Introduction to Emergency Management – discuss mission and role of local OEM agencies and how Hams can effectively support and add value. Mark Sheppard works for the City of Seattle and is Seattle ACS/RACES Director, Seattle Emergency Management. Level: Practical skills, new hams, CERT teams – Track 3, 4 Session 22: Emergencies vs. Disasters / Tom Cox, VE6TOX Disasters are not simply big emergencies. They have characteristics that make them a different beast. From legal definitions to practical examples, Tom Cox VE6TOX will look at the defining characteristics of disasters with some fascinating illustrations and pictures to back up his case. As well, the discussion will look at the implications for an amateur radio response. Tom might even be able to convince you that one of the first places to set up will be at the local brewery! This session will make you think about the variety of emergencies you may respond to and the different roles you play when disaster strikes. Tom Cox, VE6TOX, lives in Canada. Level: New hams, CERT teams, basic preparedness information - Track 4 ====== 13:30 ====== Session 23: Operating in Iraq – What can we learn from NOT being prepared / Mitch Gill, K7TUT In the event of a disaster, what do you do if all you have is an HF/VHF radio, limited tools, and no antenna? What do you need to think about and how do you use common items to get a station on air? Speaking from his experience and using some of the photos he took in Iraq, SGT Mitch Gill will discuss how he built a working station from scarce items in a war zone and how this can apply today in any disaster when caught unprepared. Level: General emergency management – Track 1 Session 24: An Integrated Online Tactical and Training Database for ARES Groups / Hal Mueller, N3YX & Jim Doub, K6TKU Seattle ACS has developed a web-based database to consolidate many common EmComm administrative and tactical functions. Enhancements to the Joomla! open source content management system solve many common headaches. This tool distributes the update workload, allowing members to update their own training and equipment records, indicate mobilization readiness, and submit news stories. The system integrates mapping and APRS for tactical display, and provides a one-click callout alert system. The result has been more reliable and up-to-date information on members; better administrative and tactical communication for the group; a reduced workload for the webmaster; and less paper handling for all. Hal Mueller, N3YX, is a self-employed software developer, specializing in geographic and navigational systems for Macintosh, web, and handheld computing systems. A US Navy veteran, he was first licensed in 2004 as KE7BYN, and has been active in emergency communications since then. Jim Doub K6TKU was first licensed in 1957 as K6TKU. He retired from general management at Hewlett Packard in 1985, and now teaches and consults in the marine industry. From 2005 to 2007, he served as Deputy Director of Seattle ACS. He holds a 100 ton US Coast Guard Masters license, and can send Morse Code at 13.2 wpm by wiggling his ears. Level: Advanced Technical, Practical Skills – Tracks 2, 3 Session 25: High Voltage Safety Presentation / Greg Parkinson Repeat of Session 15 on Saturday. Session 26: Antennas 101 / Ward Silver, N0AX Antennas 101 is a 90-minute condensation of ARRL on-line course EC-009 "Antenna Design & Construction". The lecture is designed to familiarize the listener with the basic principles of how antennas work. The material covers basic concept such as feed-point impedance, resonance, radiation patterns, and antenna terminology. Popular antenna designs are reviewed and analyzed to show how each works. The goal is to help the average ham make better antenna selection and installation decisions. Ward Silver is the author of "Dummies" books on radio communications, and also for QST. Level: Practical skills, new hams – Track 3, 4 Session 27: W. WA. Flooding - Lessons Learned / Laura DS Goudreau and Don Miller, WA. State EMD A review of the After-Action report form the December floods, and how Amateur Radio was involved. Level: General Emergency Management – Track 1 ====== 15:00 ====== Session 28: Thinking Ahead – AR and ICS Planning Exercise / Tom Cox, VE6TOX A three-part tabletop "Exercise Swimming Pool" will be used to illustrate callout procedures, station assignment, the use of spares, and AR limitations during a callout. Along with the actual tabletop, a brief discussion will be made of event selection, exercise design, ICS for amateur radio and served agency relationships. This was a popular session when first run in 2005. Level 100 ICS strongly recommended (go to the FEMA site and take it on-line for free!) Tom Cox lives in Canada. Level: General emergency management – Track 1 Session 29: Wireless Emergency Alerts / DeWayne Sennett, KE7DXW In April 2008, the FCC will be issuing a Report & Order on the support of wireless emergency alerts based upon the requirements of the WARN Act. The presentation provides an overview of the WARN Act and the anticipated requirements of the FCC Report & Order. DeWayne Sennett works for AT&T Mobility. Level: Everyone who wants to know more of the pending wireless emergency alerts requirements. Track – 2, 3, 4 Session 30: Field communications: Equipment demonstration / Ralph Javins, N7KGA Discussion and demonstration of equipment to support field communications, includes useful ideas for packaging, emergency deployment, etc. Includes solar power and other alternative power. Popular repeat every year. Ralph Javins lives in King County, Washington. Level: Practical applications, newbies, all levels – Track 3, 4