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1 MOTOBRIDGE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES V. 1.0 February, of 24

2 This document is a product of the Kansas Office of Emergency Communications through a partnership with: The Kansas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee The Kansas Department of Transportation And The Kansas Highway Patrol 2 of 24

3 INDEX 1. Introduction Background System Overview Usage Patch Request Procedure Patch Notification Procedure Patch Discontinuation License Requirements Signaling NIMS Compliance Plain Language Incident Command System (ICS) Support Training and Exercise System Administration and Trouble Reporting Equipment Requirements Quick Reference DOCUMENT APPROVAL APPENDIX SECTION APPENDIX A- POINTS OF CONTACT APPENDIX B- CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE APPENDIX C- MOTOBRIDGE FREQUENCIES APPENDIX D- MOTOBRIDGE TACTICAL MAPS APPENDIX E- SIEC MEMBERSHIP POST ATTACHMENT 1- NPSTC/KS SIEC CH. NAMING PLAN of 24

4 1. Introduction For many years, Kansas emergency responders have identified the lack of readily available interoperable communications as a shortfall during a multidisciplinary or multi-jurisdictional response. One step toward improvement of interoperable communications was the creation of a statewide fixed-site (stationary transmitters located on permanent tower sites) communications interoperability gateway that would be available upon demand, when needed, and as authorized. This system is known as MOTOBRIDGE. These MOTOBRIDGE Standard Operating Procedures were developed to provide a description and common reference of operational protocols for the system. The contents were developed using multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary input from emergency responders throughout Kansas. 2. Background In May of 2008 a joint planning session including the Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) and the Communications Advisory Committee was held in Salina, Kansas to develop the Standard Operating Procedures for the MOTOBRIDGE System. 59 multijurisdictional and multi-disciplinary public servants attended the planning session. Core participation included representatives from the following disciplines: Law Enforcement (State and Local) Fire EMS Emergency Management (State and Local) Communications (State and Local) Transportation Medical Military After reviewing the technical operation of the MOTOBRIDGE System, participants engaged in a question and answer process to determine the desired operational protocol. After the planning session, the SOP s were developed by the Kansas Office of Emergency Communications (KS-OEC) and approved by the SIEC 4 of 24

5 3. System Overview MOTOBRIDGE is a fixed-site interoperability gateway that is located on 76 tower sites owned by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Figure 1 is a map of the State of Kansas with red dots indicating each of the 76 tower sites. The areas in yellow indicate Counties that contain tower sites which are capable of providing the MOTOBRIDGE System and the Digital Trunked Radio System (P-25). Like with any other radio system, actual coverage depends on issues such as terrain, frequency band, antenna height, weather, functionality of the end-user radio equipment, etcetera. Figure 1 KDOT / MOTOBRIDGE tower sites Currently, MOTOBRIDGE is operational in roughly half of the state. The remainder of the system (39 sites) will be complete by September, Appendix B contains a map indicating where MOTOBRIDGE is currently operational and the expected completion date for the remainder of the state. Using both national and state interoperability channels, MOTOBRIDGE can connect or patch pre-determined channels between disparate radio systems. This can be accomplished on a single site (Bourbon VHF patched to Bourbon UHF) or across multiple sites (Bourbon VHF patched to Sumner 800 MHz). Appendix C lists the call-in, tactical, and digital trunked channel names and frequencies used on the MOTOBRIDGE System including: VHF Low Band (State channels) VHF High Band (National Channels) UHF (National Channels) 800 MHz (National Channels) KHP Event Talkgroups (Kansas Digital Trunked System users) 5 of 24

6 A channel patch is managed through an Operator at the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Communications center by manipulating a software-based MOTOBRIDGE console. One national or state call-in channel has been designated for each band of radio spectrum. The call-in channels are used to make requests for a MOTOBRIDGE patch and are monitored by KHP on each site at all times. Like the call-in channels, a number of tactical channels have been established to promote shared-channel interoperability. These tactical channels are assigned in a checker-board fashion at all MOTOBRIDGE sites throughout the state. These tactical channels are patched through the MOTOBRIDGE System to provide cross-band and/or multi-site communications systems. Repeaters are utilized for tactical channels in the UHF and 800 MHz bands. Although the tactical channels are not continuously monitored by the KHP Dispatch center, following the general usage guidelines in Section 4, the tactical channels are available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For users of the statewide 800 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System, a KHP Event Talkgroup has been assigned to each site. These talkgroups can be used for both patch requests and tactical connections. Figure 2 is a map providing an example of tactical channel assignments at several tower sites. Figure 2 Tactical channel assignment per site 6 of 24

7 4. Usage MOTOBRIDGE is intended for multi-disciplinary or multi-jurisdictional use when other common means of radio communications are not available. Generally, the system should be used by responders and critical facilities during activities that directly impact life safety and the preservation of property. MOTOBRIDGE channels may be temporarily used by agencies that have unexpectedly lost local communications infrastructure due to external forces. If the system is being used for this purpose, KDOT and KHP should be notified in order to avoid disruptions (such as maintenance) of service. 4.1 Patch Request Procedure A MOTOBRIDGE patch can be requested in a variety of ways including: Radio by using a call-in channel Telephone by calling KHP Dispatch at the number designated for the troop serving your area or *47 from a cell phone Teletype to KHP from a PSAP Some basic information is required in any situation when requesting a MOTOBRIDGE patch. The person asking for the patch, also known as a requestor, must identify themselves, provide their location, and provide the site(s) and radio bands to be patched. If a requestor does not know which site(s) will best suit their location, KHP Operators will evaluate the location and determine the site which provides the best coverage. Use the following procedure to initiate a MOTOBRIDGE patch via radio: Contact KHP Dispatch on the designated call-in channel and identify by using home city/county + radio number (Logan County 601) or agency/facility name (Logan County Hospital). The requestor should also indicate their current location by county. Once KHP answers, request a MOTOBRIDGE patch then provide the bands and location(s) of the patch. Remain on the call-in channel. As a courtesy, KHP will notify the requestor that the patch is ready and the appropriate tactical channels to be used. Once complete, users will switch to the tactical channels to communicate. 7 of 24

8 An example: Logan County 601 to KHP Dispatch from Wallace County KHP Dispatch... go ahead Request MOTOBRIDGE patch Go ahead with request Patch Wallace UHF to Wallace VHF Wallace VTAC12 and Wallace UTAC42 are patched and ready The KHP Operator may request additional contact information from the requestor at the time of the patch request. This information may be necessary to check the status of the patch or to verify a request to discontinue the connection. 4.2 Patch Notification Procedure In many cases, end users of a MOTOBRIDGE patch will be aware that the patch is being connected. This is accomplished by on-scene coordination through word of mouth or by other electronic means such as telephone or teletype. Every effort to coordinate a patch in the field should be taken. In some cases, a patch may be requested without the targeted user s knowledge. Generally, this applies when a requestor does not have the means to notify or coordinate with the target user. This is known as a cold call. In the event of a cold call, KHP Dispatch will make every effort to notify the target user. To do so, KHP Operators will need guidance from the requestor such as the agency, name or radio number of the target, and their agency contact information, if available. Unless notified of a cold call situation at the time of request, KHP Dispatch will assume that the patch has already been coordinated in the field. It is the responsibility of the requestor to ask for a cold call notification. 4.3 Patch Discontinuation A MOTOBRIDGE patch will remain active until a request is made to KHP Dispatch to discontinue. In situations where a patch would be considered short-term, typically measured in minutes or hours, KHP Operators will verify the continued need for the patch in four hour intervals from the time of the original request to ensure that a patch is still being utilized. During a large-scale incident or disaster, measured in days or weeks, regular verification will not be performed. A MOTOBRIDGE patch will not be discontinued unless positive verification is made from the requestor or their agency. 8 of 24

9 Generally, discontinuation of a patch should be handled by the person or agency who requested the original activation. Discontinuation of a patch via radio request should be made on the call-in channel. Following the same procedure as patch activation, provide the location(s) and bands to be discontinued. 4.4 License Requirements All fixed-site MOTOBRIDGE base-stations and repeaters located on the KDOT towers are owned by KDOT and licensed through the FCC. Any other base-station, control-station or repeater at the local level using the National or State Interoperability channels must be licensed by the FCC to the appropriate local government agency. For mobile and portable use, the National Interoperability Channels are covered under a blanket license. If an agency is ELIGIBLE for a FCC part 90 radio license, the National Interoperability Channels may be programmed into equipment without having the channels individually licensed to the agency. **The state VHF Low-Band channels (39.58/39.70) used by MOTOBRIDGE require an FCC license through a local agency for fixed and mobile / portable use.** Users of the Digital Trunked Radio System require no local licensing for the use of the system, assuming that the proper documentation has been filed with KDOT. Licenses for these channels are coordinated and held by KDOT on behalf of the local agency. 4.5 Signaling For the purpose of this document, signaling is defined as any non-voice signal produced by radio equipment to identify, notify, or otherwise dispatch and coordinate responders. Examples of signaling include, but are not limited to: Paging DTMF Voice Encryption Push-to-Talk identification Alert tones MOTOBRIDGE uses nationally recognized interoperability channels designated for multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary use. Currently, there are no national signaling standards for these channels. The lack of standards could potentially lead to confusion and channel congestion. To avoid unnecessary confusion and to reduce channel congestion, signaling functions are not allowed on the MOTOBRIDGE system. 9 of 24

10 5. NIMS Compliance Based on Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, in 2005, Kansas Executive Order established the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the statewide standard for incident management. The current Kansas Emergency Response Plan was developed using NIMS principles, including the use of the Incident Command System (ICS), an integrated system of multiagency coordination centers, and joint public information. Local emergency operations plans have been, or are currently being developed, from the same principles. The Kansas Response Plan (KRP) is developed and maintained by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. 5.1 Plain Language Over-the-air common terminology, otherwise known as plain-language, during an emergency or disaster is a requirement of the NIMS. Currently, the use of plain-language on local communications systems while conducting normal operations is addressed by individual agency policy. A multi-agency response to an incident requires the use of plain-language for emergency operations. MOTOBRIDGE is designed for multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary use. To avoid confusion stemming from the use of non-standard codes, plain language should be used at all times while communicating on MOTOBRIDGE. The use of 10-codes and similar signaling codes should be avoided. 5.2 Incident Command System (ICS) Support With the occurrence of a disaster or pre-planned event where the Incident Command System (ICS) may be implemented, MOTOBRIDGE can be used in support of the event. The Incident Commander or his/her designee within the ICS has authority to utilize MOTOBRIDGE as deemed necessary to coordinate and fulfill the communications needs of the appropriate responders. 10 of 24

11 6. Training and Exercise As with any other tool used by emergency responders, communications equipment and systems such as MOTOBRIDGE should be regularly trained and exercised upon to promote familiarity and ease of use. As a general rule, agencies should train and exercise on communications equipment and protocol at least once annually. MOTOBRIDGE training could be as simple as a review of this document or subsequent training materials and a review of communications equipment to locate the channels used by the system. A group exercise at a staff meeting or similar event should involve a patch request to KHP and a brief test of the patch on the tactical channels. Similar MOTOBRIDGE exercises are encouraged during other types of events such as a county or region-wide disaster exercise. To ensure the exercise will not interfere with more urgent emergency operations, as a courtesy, KHP Dispatch should be notified prior to the start of the exercise. NOTE: Beginning in 2009, the Kansas Office of Emergency Communications (KS-OEC) will be providing instructor driven MOTOBRIDGE Basic Training. These courses will be held at several locations in each of the Kansas Homeland Security Regions. By request, KS-OEC staff will consider additional training events on a case-by-case basis. Contact information for the KS-OEC is listed in Appendix A. 11 of 24

12 7. System Administration and Trouble Reporting The Kansas MOTOBRIDGE System is maintained by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Questions concerning the administration and maintenance of the MOTOBRIDGE system should be directed to the KDOT system administrator via telephone. Appendix A lists the contact information for system administration, trouble reporting, and operational concerns. The Kansas Department of Transportation strives to provide the best quality communications systems. In order to do so, KDOT communications personnel need to know of any troubles or malfunctions of the MOTOBRIDGE system as soon as possible. System trouble reports should be directed to the KDOT Communications Section at (785) This is a recorded line after hours and on weekends. This is the same policy used for tower site notifications from the general public. In an emergency, after hours and weekend trouble reports should be directed to the KHP Central Dispatch Center via telephone or teletype. End user equipment (mobile, portable, base/control station) functionality and maintenance is the responsibility of the agency or department which owns the equipment. The Kansas Highway Patrol is responsible for operating the MOTOBRIDGE consoles through taking patch requests and making patch connections. Concerns about the operations level of MOTOBRIDGE functionality can be directed to the KHP Central Dispatch Center supervisory staff. Many local and regional response agencies have purchased mobile gateway devices that provide channel patch capabilities similar to MOTOBRIDGE. Many of these mobile devices also rely upon using the National Interoperability Channels. The combination of mobile and fixed-site communications gateway equipment using the same frequencies commonly raises a concern about interference between the two systems. KDOT Communications staff will work in conjunction with the mobile gateway user to determine the cause of potential interference between the mobile device and MOTOBRIDGE. If it is determined that interference exists between the two systems, KDOT and local staff will work together to decide the best course of action to resolve the issue. 12 of 24

13 8. Equipment Requirements Quick Reference To operate on the MOTOBRIDGE system, users must have the channels used by the system properly programmed into their radio equipment. With the exception of VHF Low-Band, conventional radio equipment must have the capability of narrowband (12.5 KHz) operation in order to properly program the channels. By order of the Kansas SIEC, all public safety mobile and portable radio equipment purchased under the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant, and FY 2008 and subsequent Homeland Security Grant Programs must have sufficient channel capacity to allow programming of the National Interoperability Channels designated for the radio band(s) being purchased. The order also states that all such equipment acquired will have the National Interoperability Channels programmed according to the NPSTC / KS SIEC Channel Naming Plan (Post Attachment 1) at the time of purchase. 13 of 24

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15 APPENDIX SECTION 15 of 24

16 APPENDIX A- POINTS OF CONTACT Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Contact Phone Notes Communications System Supervisor 24 Hour Report Line -- Non-emergency Trouble Reports (785) (785) System admin. and operational concerns Non-emergency trouble reports. Recorded on evenings and weekends Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) Contact Phone Notes To coordinate a MOTOBRIDGE patch via phone or report emergency afterhour system malfunctions, use the following: Central Dispatch / Salina Designate desired Troop Central Dispatch / Salina Statewide from mobile phone (785) Salina Dispatch *47 KHP Troop M (Communications) Supervisors Salina Dispatch Capt. Randy Moon Troop M (Communications) Cmdr. Lt. Scott Harrington Troop M Supervisor Lt. Martin Berneking Troop M Supervisor (785) KHP operational concerns (785) KHP operational concerns (785) KHP operational concerns Office of Emergency Communications (KS-OEC) Contact Phone / Notes Jason R. Moses Interoperable Communications Coord. J.L. Ellis Training and Exercise Specialist Scott Ekberg Training and Exercise Specialist (785) ofc. (785) cell jr.moses@us.army.mil (785) ofc. (785) cell jimmy.ellis3@us.army.mil (785) ofc. (785) cell scott.ekberg@us.army.mil Planning / Training & Exercise Training & Exercise Training & Exercise 16 of 24

17 APPENDIX B- CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 17 of 24

18 APPENDIX C- MOTOBRIDGE FREQUENCIES National and State Interoperability Channels LOW BAND FREQUENCIES (STATE FREQUENCIES) CHANNEL NAME MOBILE RX. RX. P.L. MOBILE TX TX. P.L. LCALLKS LTACKS VHF FREQUENCIES (NATIONAL FREQUENCIES) CHANNEL NAME MOBILE RX. RX. P.L. MOBILE TX TX. P.L. VCALL VTAC VTAC VTAC VTAC UHF FREQUENCIES (NATIONAL FREQUENCIES) CHANNEL NAME MOBILE RX. RX. P.L. MOBILE TX TX. P.L. UCALL UCALL40D UTAC UTAC41D UTAC UTAC42D UTAC UTAC43D MHZ. FREQUENCIES (PRE-REBANDING) (NATIONAL FREQUENCIES) CHANNEL NAME MOBILE RX. RX. P.L. MOBILE TX TX. P.L. 8CALL CALL90D TAC TAC91D TAC TAC92D TAC TAC93D TAC TAC94D D= DIRECT / TALKAROUND CHANNELS 18 of 24

19 DIGITAL EVENT TALKGROUPS TROOP A (KANSAS CITY AREA) TALKGROUP NAME A-EVENT-1 A-EVENT-2 A-EVENT-3 TROOP B (NE KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME B-EVENT-1 B-EVENT-2 B-EVENT-3 B-EVENT-4 TROOP C (NC KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME C-EVENT-1 C-EVENT-2 C-EVENT-3 C-EVENT-4 TROOP D (NW KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME D-EVENT-1 D-EVENT-2 D-EVENT-3 D-EVENT-4 TROOP E (SW KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME E-EVENT-1 E-EVENT-2 E-EVENT-3 E-EVENT-4 TROOP F (SC KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME F-EVENT-1 F-EVENT-2 F-EVENT-3 F-EVENT-4 TROOP H (SE KANSAS AREA) TALKGROUP NAME H-EVENT-1 H-EVENT-2 H-EVENT-3 H-EVENT-4 19 of 24

20 APPENDIX D- MOTOBRIDGE TACTICAL MAPS NORTHEAST KANSAS NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS 20 of 24

21 NORTHWEST KANSAS SOUTHWEST KANSAS 21 of 24

22 SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS SOUTHEAST KANSAS 22 of 24

23 APPENDIX E- SIEC MEMBERSHIP Member Name / Title ADJUTANTGENERAL MAJ. GEN. TOD BUNTING COL. TERRY MAPLE SECRETARY OF TRANSP. DEB MILLER UNDERSHERIFF RICHARD OLD LYON CO. SHERIFF DIRECTOR OF SAFETY TYLER BREWER AUGUSTA DPS CHIEF BOB MCLEMORE COLBY FIRE DEPT. KERRY MCCUE ELLIS CO. EMS JAMES REED SUMNER COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS KENT KOEHLER SEDGWICK CO. DIVISION OF INFO. AND OPS. Agency Represented KANSAS ADJUTANT GENERAL KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL KANSAS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION KANSAS SHERIFF S ASSOCIATION KANSAS ASSN. OF CHIEFS OF POLICE KANSAS STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION KS EMERG. MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSN. KANSAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION KANSAS CHAPTER OF APCO POC Tod.Bunting@us.army.mil TMaple@khp.ks.gov dmiller@ksdot.org rold@lyoncounty.org tbrewer@augustadps.org firechief@cityofcolby.com ecems@ellisco.net jreed@co.sumner.ks.us kkoehler@sedgwick.gov POC Telephone (785) W (785) W (785) W (620) W (316) W (785) W (785) W (620) W (316) W 23 of 24

24 POST ATTACHMENT 1- NPSTC/KS SIEC CH. NAMING PLAN On September 29, 2008, the Kansas SIEC adopted a set of standards for the National Interoperability Channels. The standards are those recommended by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC). Additionally, state standards were adopted for VHF Low-Band frequencies that are not recognized nationally for interoperability. The current version of the channel standards are attached to this document for reference. 24 of 24

25 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS OCTOBER 2008 Throughout the last several years, emergency response agencies have been programming the National Interoperability Channels into their radio equipment as one solution to improve interoperable emergency communications. In 2007, several naming standards were released in an effort to commonly name the National Interoperability Channels. With a number of naming standards being recommended and no single solution, the naming of these channels varied from agency to agency, depending on which standard was chosen. On September 29, 2008, the Kansas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) discussed the need to choose one of the many naming and programming standards for the National Interoperability Channels and for the State VHF Low-Band Interoperability Channels. Following the lead of several other states and the Federal Department of Homeland Security, the SIEC chose to adopt the standards developed by the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) as the statewide standard for Kansas. An extended version of the NPSTC naming and programming standard follows in this document. It has been modified to include some additional information that is specific to our state. Understanding that many agencies have programmed these channels using other channel names, a conversion chart has also been attached for cross reference. Agencies should re-program the channels to the proper standards at their convenience during their next programming upgrade. The conversion chart can be used until a programming upgrade is performed. In similar action, the SIEC also required any mobile or portable radio purchased through the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant (PSIC) and FY2008 and subsequent Homeland Security Grant Programs (HSGP) have sufficient capacity to include the National Interoperability Channels. The action also indicates that the National Interoperability Channels must be programmed according to the Kansas standard at the time of purchase. S/ Jason R. Moses Interoperable Communications Coordinator Kansas Adjutant General s Department Office of Emergency Communications (785) jr.moses@us.army.mil

26 NPSTC Channel Naming Plan- With Short Name Supplemental Addendum FCC-Designated Interoperability Channels With Short Names Included As adopted by the Kansas SIEC on 9/29/2008 including Kansas Low-Band Frequencies Yellow= Kansas statewide recognized Interoperability Channels Please review the entire document before programming radio equipment BAND: N = khz modulation bandwidth (narrowband) W = 16 or 20 khz modulation bandwidth, depending upon band (wideband) NPSTC / KS SIEC Name CHANNEL AND NAMING STANDARD Short Name (6 char)** VHF LOW BAND VHF LOW BAND LLAW1 THROUGH LFIRE4 ARE COMMON LLAW1 LLAW W Pending FCC FREQUENCIES DESIGNATED FOR LLAW1D LLAW1D Simplex W INTEROPERABILITY. EACH FREQUENCY LFIRE2 (pend) LFIRE Simplex W REQUIRES AN FCC LICENSE. AGENCIES CAN ADOPT THESE FREQUENCIES AT THEIR OWN LLAW3D LLAW3D Simplex W DISCRETION. LFIRE4 LFIRE Simplex W LCALLKS and LTACKS are also used by the Kansas MOTOBRIDGE LCALLKS LCALKS Simplex W System and require local FCC Licensing for any use. LTACKS LTACKS Simplex W VHF HIGH BAND VHF HIGH BAND The VHF Channels in Yellow are recognized for VCALL10 VCAL none* Simplex N national interoperability use. FCC Licensing is not VTAC11 VTAC none* Simplex N required for mobile / portable programming. VTAC12 VTAC none* Simplex N Licensing is required for base, control, and repeater stations. These channels are also used by the VTAC13 VTAC none* Simplex N Kansas MOTOBRIDGE System. VTAC14 VTAC none* Simplex N VFIRE21 THROUGH VLAW32 ARE ADDITIONAL VFIRE21 VFIR Simplex N COMMON FREQUENCIES DESIGNATED FOR VFIRE22 VFIR Simplex N INTEROPERABILITY. EACH FREQUENCY REQUIRES AN FCC LICENSE. AGENCIES CAN VFIRE23 VFIR Simplex N ADOPT THESE FREQUENCIES AT THEIR OWN VFIRE24 VFIR Simplex N DISCRETION. VFIRE25 VFIR Simplex N ***VLAW31 IS THE NEW NAME FOR THE VFIRE26 VFIR Simplex N CHANNEL COMMONLY KNOWN AS NATIONAL LAW, NLEEC, OR NLEMARS. The name VMED28 VMED Simplex N should be changed while narrowbanding. VMED29 VMED Simplex N VLAW31 VLAW Simplex N VLAW32 VLAW Simplex N Rx FREQ Rx CTCSS Tx FREQ Tx CTCSS BAND

27 Rx FREQ Rx CTCSS Tx FREQ Tx CTCSS BAND NPSTC / KS SIEC Name Short Name (6 char)** Rx FREQ UHF UHF UCALL40 UCAL none* N The UHF and 800MHz Channels in Yellow are UCALL40D CAL40D none* Simplex N recognized for national interoperability use. FCC Licensing is not required for mobile / portable UTAC41 UTAC none* N programming. Licensing is required for base, control, UTAC41D TAC41D none* Simplex N and repeater stations. UTAC42 UTAC none* N These channels are also used by the Kansas UTAC42D TAC42D none* Simplex N MOTOBRIDGE System. **800 MHz channels are shown for both pre and UTAC43 UTAC none* N post rebanding. UTAC43D TAC43D none* Simplex N Rx CTCSS 800 MHz (Pre-Rebanding) 800 MHz (Post-Rebanding) W 8CALL90 CAL W Simplex W 8CALL90D CAL90D Simplex W W 8TAC91 TAC W Simplex W 8TAC91D TAC91D Simplex W W 8TAC92 TAC W Simplex W 8TAC92D TAC92D Simplex W W 8TAC93 TAC W Simplex W 8TAC93D TAC93D Simplex W W 8TAC94 TAC W Simplex W 8TAC94D TAC94D Simplex W NOTE: For VHF Low Band, Hz is recommended as a national standard for emergency use. However, it is advisable to follow the national law enforcement CTCSS plan to minimize atmospheric skip interference that can plague this band during periods of high sunspot activity. Tx FREQ Tx CTCSS BAND NOTE: 6 character short name to only be used in radios that can not support the full 8 character name. If the longer NPSTC recommended name is 6 characters or less, it is also used for the short name, otherwise the name is abbreviated. 800 MHz short names have been approved by NPSTC. Other short names will be addressed during the ANSI standardization process. NOTE: Tx CTCSS for paired UHF and 800 MHz channels may vary to permit transmitter steering for multi site systems. However, use of multi CTCSS base receivers is recommended so that systems always respond to Hz as a national emergency tone. For 800 MHz channels, CTCSS plans and operational procedures often are addressed in 800 MHz Regional Plans. (*) NOTE: At a future date to be determined during the ANSI standardization process, it is recommended that all nationwide interoperability channels have Hz CTCSS on both receive and transmit frequencies. During the transition period, it is recommended that channels marked with an asterisk and already narrowbanded (VCALL/TAC and UCALL/TAC channels) should be programmed for CTCSS on subscriber transmit only, with carrier squelch on receive.

28 CONVERSION CHART VHF OLD NAME NEW NAME V CALL VCALL10 V TAC-1 VTAC11 V TAC-2 VTAC12 V TAC-3 VTAC13 V TAC-4 VTAC14 UHF OLD NAME NEW NAME U CALL UCALL40 U TAC-1 UTAC41 U TAC-2 UTAC42 U TAC-3 UTAC MHz OLD NAME NEW NAME I CALL 8CALL90 I TAC-1 8TAC91 I TAC-2 8TAC92 I TAC-3 8TAC93 I TAC-4 8TAC94 This chart is intended as a cross reference for those who have already programmed the National Interoperability Channels using the original naming convention. The chart can be cut out and used by responders until the new naming convention is programmed into their radio equipment.

29 State of Kansas Radio Communications Mutual Aid Reference Guide State of Kansas Radio Communications Mutual Aid Reference Guide

30 11/2008 This Reference Guide explains the use of the State of Kansas Mutual Aid System. Public Safety users on any frequency can be connected to other Public Safety users on a different frequency through the mutual aid channel in their radios by a MOTOBRIDGE system installed on Kansas Department of Transportation radio towers. This Reference Guide gives the procedure to be used to request the connections through Kansas Highway Patrol Central Dispatch. 11/2008 This Reference Guide explains the use of the State of Kansas Mutual Aid System. Public Safety users on any frequency can be connected to other Public Safety users on a different frequency through the mutual aid channel in their radios by a MOTOBRIDGE system installed on Kansas Department of Transportation radio towers. This Reference Guide gives the procedure to be used to request the connections through Kansas Highway Patrol Central Dispatch.

31 State of Kansas Mutual Aid Frequencies Motobridge 800 MHz Mobile Repeater PL Tone UHF Mobile Repeater NAC 8CALL A UCALL A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A VHF * Low Band * PL Tone VCALL A LCALKS A VTAC A LTACKS A VTAC A VTAC A VTAC A *Simplex channels only EVENT CHANNELS The label is the Troop designation plus the event channel number. EVENT C2=Troop C, Event Channel 2 State of Kansas Mutual Aid Frequencies Motobridge 800 MHz Mobile Repeater PL Tone UHF Mobile Repeater NAC 8CALL A UCALL A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A UTAC A 8TAC A VHF * Low Band * PL Tone VCALL A LCALKS A VTAC A LTACKS A VTAC A VTAC A VTAC A *Simplex channels only EVENT CHANNELS The label is the Troop designation plus the event channel number. EVENT C2=Troop C, Event Channel 2

32 Request for MOTOBRIDGE Channel Assignment 1.) Originating caller contacts KHP Dispatch on Radio Call-In channel and identifies their county location. 2.) Originating caller requests radio patch to other user. (Caller must provide KHP Dispatch with users TAC bands and locations needing patched together. For example, Shawnee Co. VHF to Shawnee Co. 800.) 3.) KHP Dispatch patches the requested channels together through the MOTOBRIDGE console. 4.) KHP will then contact the users on the Call-In channels advising them the TAC channels are patched and ready for use. 5.) Originating caller completes intended communication with targeted user. 6.) Originating caller contacts KHP Dispatch on Radio Call-In channel to cancel the MOTOBRIDGE patch. Request for MOTOBRIDGE Channel Assignment 1.) Originating caller contacts KHP Dispatch on Radio Call-In channel and identifies their county location. 2.) Originating caller requests radio patch to other user. (Caller must provide KHP Dispatch with users TAC bands and locations needing patched together. For example, Shawnee Co. VHF to Shawnee Co. 800.) 3.) KHP Dispatch patches the requested channels together through the MOTOBRIDGE console. 4.) KHP will then contact the users on the Call-In channels advising them the TAC channels are patched and ready for use. 5.) Originating caller completes intended communication with targeted user. 6.) Originating caller contacts KHP Dispatch on Radio Call-In channel to cancel the MOTOBRIDGE patch.

33 Northeast Kansas Mutual Aid Channels Northeast Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

34 Southeast Kansas Mutual Aid Channels Southeast Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

35 North Central Kansas Mutual Aid Channels North Central Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

36 South Central Kansas Mutual Aid Channels South Central Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

37 Northwest Kansas Mutual Aid Channels Northwest Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

38 Southwest Kansas Mutual Aid Channels Southwest Kansas Mutual Aid Channels

39 Standardized Interoperability Template for 800 MHz P25 Radio System The state is divided into 14 zones which correspond with the Homeland Security Regions Each zone s talkgroups are set up identical to correspond with the position of the channel selector on the radio (the first 8 channels are the same in all zones) There are 16 positions on the radio s channel selector knob. Note: That is not the case with all equipment, especially mobile units The channel is named with the region and zone indicator and then the discipline o Example: SE1-PSAP is the Southeast Region, Zone 1, PSAP talkgroup The KHP Event channels in each zone are specific to certain towers (refer to the other section of this guide for the tower/event channel information) Use the county listing to find which zone you need to be in to communicate within the appropriate talkgroup, then set your radio to that zone and turn the selector knob to get to the correct channel Listing of the channels in each zone: o 1 PSAP o 2 MED (Hospitals/Medical) o 3 EOC (Emergency Operations Center) o 4 LE o 5 EMGT (Emergency Mgmt) o 6 FIRE o 7 EMS o 8 PWKS (Public Works) o 9 channel 9 and on are KHP event channels specific to that zone Standardized Interoperability Template for 800 MHz P25 Radio System The state is divided into 14 zones which correspond with the Homeland Security Regions Each zone s talkgroups are set up identical to correspond with the position of the channel selector on the radio (the first 8 channels are the same in all zones) There are 16 positions on the radio s channel selector knob. Note: That is not the case with all equipment, especially mobile units The channel is named with the region and zone indicator and then the discipline o Example: SE1-PSAP is the Southeast Region, Zone 1, PSAP talkgroup The KHP Event channels in each zone are specific to certain towers (refer to the other section of this guide for the tower/event channel information) Use the county listing to find which zone you need to be in to communicate within the appropriate talkgroup, then set your radio to that zone and turn the selector knob to get to the correct channel Listing of the channels in each zone: o 1 PSAP o 2 MED (Hospitals/Medical) o 3 EOC (Emergency Operations Center) o 4 LE o 5 EMGT (Emergency Mgmt) o 6 FIRE o 7 EMS o 8 PWKS (Public Works) o 9 channel 9 and on are KHP event channels specific to that zone

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41 County Zone Allen SE1 Anderson NE4 Atchison NE6 Barber SC10 Barton SC9 Bourbon SE1 Brown NE6 Butler SC10 Chase NE4 Chautauqua SE2 Cherokee SE1 Cheyenne NW14 Clark SW11 Clay NC8 Cloud NC7 Coffey NE4 Comanche SC10 Cowley SC10 Crawford SE1 Decatur NW14 Dickinson NC8 Doniphan NE6 Douglas NE5 Edwards SC9 Elk SE2 Ellis NW13 Ellsworth NC8 County Zone Finney SW12 Ford SW11 Franklin NE4 Geary NE5 Gove NW14 Graham NW13 Grant SW11 Gray SW11 Greeley SW12 Greenwood SE2 Hamilton SW12 Harper SC10 Harvey SC9 Haskell SW11 Hodgeman SW11 Jackson NE6 Jefferson NE6 Jewell NC7 Johnson KC3 Kearny SW12 Kingman SC10 Kiowa SC10 Labette SE1 Lane SW12 Leavenworth KC3 Lincoln NC8 Linn NE4 County Zone Logan NW14 Lyon NE4 Marion SC9 Marshall NE6 McPherson SC9 Meade SW11 Miami NE4 Mitchell NC7 Montgomery SE2 Morris NE4 Morton SW11 Nemaha NE6 Neosho SE1 Ness NW13 Norton NW13 Osage NE4 Osborne NC7 Ottawa NC8 Pawnee SC9 Phillips NW13 Pottawatomie NE6 Pratt SC10 Rawlins NW14 Reno SC9 Republic NC7 Rice SC9 Riley NE6 County Zone Rooks NW13 Rush NW13 Russell NW13 Saline NC8 Scott SW12 Sedgwick SC10 Seward SW11 Shawnee NE5 Sheridan NW14 Sherman NW14 Smith NC7 Stafford SC9 Stanton SW11 Stevens SW11 Sumner SC10 Thomas NW14 Trego NW13 Wabaunsee NE5 Wallace NW14 Washington NE6 Wichita SW12 Wilson SE2 Woodson SE2 Wyandotte KC3 County Zone Allen SE1 Anderson NE4 Atchison NE6 Barber SC10 Barton SC9 Bourbon SE1 Brown NE6 Butler SC10 Chase NE4 Chautauqua SE2 Cherokee SE1 Cheyenne NW14 Clark SW11 Clay NC8 Cloud NC7 Coffey NE4 Comanche SC10 Cowley SC10 Crawford SE1 Decatur NW14 Dickinson NC8 Doniphan NE6 Douglas NE5 Edwards SC9 Elk SE2 Ellis NW13 Ellsworth NC8 County Zone Finney SW12 Ford SW11 Franklin NE4 Geary NE5 Gove NW14 Graham NW13 Grant SW11 Gray SW11 Greeley SW12 Greenwood SE2 Hamilton SW12 Harper SC10 Harvey SC9 Haskell SW11 Hodgeman SW11 Jackson NE6 Jefferson NE6 Jewell NC7 Johnson KC3 Kearny SW12 Kingman SC10 Kiowa SC10 Labette SE1 Lane SW12 Leavenworth KC3 Lincoln NC8 Linn NE4 County Zone Logan NW14 Lyon NE4 Marion SC9 Marshall NE6 McPherson SC9 Meade SW11 Miami NE4 Mitchell NC7 Montgomery SE2 Morris NE4 Morton SW11 Nemaha NE6 Neosho SE1 Ness NW13 Norton NW13 Osage NE4 Osborne NC7 Ottawa NC8 Pawnee SC9 Phillips NW13 Pottawatomie NE6 Pratt SC10 Rawlins NW14 Reno SC9 Republic NC7 Rice SC9 Riley NE6 County Zone Rooks NW13 Rush NW13 Russell NW13 Saline NC8 Scott SW12 Sedgwick SC10 Seward SW11 Shawnee NE5 Sheridan NW14 Sherman NW14 Smith NC7 Stafford SC9 Stanton SW11 Stevens SW11 Sumner SC10 Thomas NW14 Trego NW13 Wabaunsee NE5 Wallace NW14 Washington NE6 Wichita SW12 Wilson SE2 Woodson SE2 Wyandotte KC3

42 Zone Name SE1 SE2 KC3 NE4 NE5 NE6 NC7 NC8 Channel 1 SE1-PSAP SE2-PSAP KC3-PSAP NE4-PSAP NE5-PSAP NE6-PSAP NC7-PSAP NC8-PSAP Channel 2 SE1-MED SE2-MED KC3-MED NE4-MED NE5-MED NE6-MED NC7-MED NC8-MED Channel 3 SE1-EOC SE2-EOC KC3-EOC NE4-EOC NE5-EOC NE6-EOC NC7-EOC NC8-EOC Channel 4 SE1-LE SE2-LE KC3-LE NE4-LE NE5-LE NE6-LE NC7-LE NC8-LE Channel 5 SE1-EMGT SE2-EMGT KC3-EMGT NE4-EMGT NE5-EMGT NE6-EMGT NC7-EMGT NC8-EMGT Channel 6 SE1-FIRE SE2-FIRE KC3-FIRE NE4-FIRE NE5-FIRE NE6-FIRE NC7-FIRE NC8-FIRE Channel 7 SE1-EMS SE2-EMS KC3-EMS NE4-EMS NE5-EMS NE6-EMS NC7-EMS NC8-EMS Channel 8 SE1-PWKS SE2-PWKS KC3-PWKS NE4-PWKS NE5-PWKS NE6-PWKS NC7-PWKS NC8-PWKS Channel 9 H-EVNT-2 H-EVNT-1 A-EVNT-2 A-EVNT-2 B-EVNT-2 B-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-1 Channel 10 H-EVNT-3 H-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-3 B-EVNT-3 B-EVNT-2 D-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-2 Channel 11 B-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-3 D-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-3 Channel 12 C-EVNT-4 C-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-2 Channel 13 H-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-4 Channel 14 H-EVNT-3 Channel 15 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific Zone Name SE1 SE2 KC3 NE4 NE5 NE6 NC7 NC8 Channel 1 SE1-PSAP SE2-PSAP KC3-PSAP NE4-PSAP NE5-PSAP NE6-PSAP NC7-PSAP NC8-PSAP Channel 2 SE1-MED SE2-MED KC3-MED NE4-MED NE5-MED NE6-MED NC7-MED NC8-MED Channel 3 SE1-EOC SE2-EOC KC3-EOC NE4-EOC NE5-EOC NE6-EOC NC7-EOC NC8-EOC Channel 4 SE1-LE SE2-LE KC3-LE NE4-LE NE5-LE NE6-LE NC7-LE NC8-LE Channel 5 SE1-EMGT SE2-EMGT KC3-EMGT NE4-EMGT NE5-EMGT NE6-EMGT NC7-EMGT NC8-EMGT Channel 6 SE1-FIRE SE2-FIRE KC3-FIRE NE4-FIRE NE5-FIRE NE6-FIRE NC7-FIRE NC8-FIRE Channel 7 SE1-EMS SE2-EMS KC3-EMS NE4-EMS NE5-EMS NE6-EMS NC7-EMS NC8-EMS Channel 8 SE1-PWKS SE2-PWKS KC3-PWKS NE4-PWKS NE5-PWKS NE6-PWKS NC7-PWKS NC8-PWKS Channel 9 H-EVNT-2 H-EVNT-1 A-EVNT-2 A-EVNT-2 B-EVNT-2 B-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-1 Channel 10 H-EVNT-3 H-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-3 B-EVNT-3 B-EVNT-2 D-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-2 Channel 11 B-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-4 B-EVNT-3 D-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-3 Channel 12 C-EVNT-4 C-EVNT-2 C-EVNT-2 Channel 13 H-EVNT-1 C-EVNT-4 Channel 14 H-EVNT-3 Channel 15 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific

43 Zone Name SC9 SC10 SW11 SW12 NW13 NW14 KDEM/ICS-A KDEM/ICS-B Channel 1 SC9-PSAP SC10-PSAP SW11-PSAP SW12-PSAP NW13-PSAP NW14-PSAP KDEM-CALL KDEM-CALL Channel 2 SC9-MED SC10-MED SW11-MED SW12-MED NW13-MED NW14-MED KDEM-1 KDEM-1 Channel 3 SC9-EOC SC10-EOC SW11-EOC SW12-EOC NW13-EOC NW14-EOC KDEM-2 KDEM-2 Channel 4 SC9-LE SC10-LE SW11-LE SW12-LE NW13-LE NW14-LE ICS-1 ICS-11 Channel 5 SC9-EMGT SC10-EMGT SW11-EMGT SW12-EMGT NW13-EMGT NW14-EMGT ICS-2 ICS-12 Channel 6 SC9-FIRE SC10-FIRE SW11-FIRE SW12-FIRE NW13-FIRE NW14-FIRE ICS-3 ICS-13 Channel 7 SC9-EMS SC10-EMS SW11-EMS SW12-EMS NW13-EMS NW14-EMS ICS-4 ICS-14 Channel 8 SC9-PWKS SC10-PWKS SW11-PWKS SW12-PWKS NW13-PWKS NW14-PWKS ICS-5 ICS-15 Channel 9 C-EVNT-4 E-EVNT-4 E-EVNT-2 E-EVNT-1 D-EVNT-1 D-EVNT-2 ICS-6 ICS-16 Channel 10 E-EVNT-4 F-EVNT-1 E-EVNT-3 D-EVNT-2 D-EVNT-3 ICS-7 ICS-17 Channel 11 F-EVNT-2 F-EVNT-2 E-EVNT-4 D-EVNT-4 D-EVNT-4 ICS-8 ICS-18 Channel 12 F-EVNT-3 F-EVNT-3 E-EVNT-4 ICS-9 ICS-19 Channel 13 F-EVNT-4 F-EVNT-4 ICS-10 ICS-20 Channel 14 YODER YODER COMMND-1 COMMND-3 Channel 15 COMMND-2 COMMND-4 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific Zone Name SC9 SC10 SW11 SW12 NW13 NW14 KDEM/ICS-A KDEM/ICS-B Channel 1 SC9-PSAP SC10-PSAP SW11-PSAP SW12-PSAP NW13-PSAP NW14-PSAP KDEM-CALL KDEM-CALL Channel 2 SC9-MED SC10-MED SW11-MED SW12-MED NW13-MED NW14-MED KDEM-1 KDEM-1 Channel 3 SC9-EOC SC10-EOC SW11-EOC SW12-EOC NW13-EOC NW14-EOC KDEM-2 KDEM-2 Channel 4 SC9-LE SC10-LE SW11-LE SW12-LE NW13-LE NW14-LE ICS-1 ICS-11 Channel 5 SC9-EMGT SC10-EMGT SW11-EMGT SW12-EMGT NW13-EMGT NW14-EMGT ICS-2 ICS-12 Channel 6 SC9-FIRE SC10-FIRE SW11-FIRE SW12-FIRE NW13-FIRE NW14-FIRE ICS-3 ICS-13 Channel 7 SC9-EMS SC10-EMS SW11-EMS SW12-EMS NW13-EMS NW14-EMS ICS-4 ICS-14 Channel 8 SC9-PWKS SC10-PWKS SW11-PWKS SW12-PWKS NW13-PWKS NW14-PWKS ICS-5 ICS-15 Channel 9 C-EVNT-4 E-EVNT-4 E-EVNT-2 E-EVNT-1 D-EVNT-1 D-EVNT-2 ICS-6 ICS-16 Channel 10 E-EVNT-4 F-EVNT-1 E-EVNT-3 D-EVNT-2 D-EVNT-3 ICS-7 ICS-17 Channel 11 F-EVNT-2 F-EVNT-2 E-EVNT-4 D-EVNT-4 D-EVNT-4 ICS-8 ICS-18 Channel 12 F-EVNT-3 F-EVNT-3 E-EVNT-4 ICS-9 ICS-19 Channel 13 F-EVNT-4 F-EVNT-4 ICS-10 ICS-20 Channel 14 YODER YODER COMMND-1 COMMND-3 Channel 15 COMMND-2 COMMND-4 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific

44 Zone Name SOUTH ERT-ICS NORTH ERT-ICS MUTUAL AID KHP A/B KHP C/D KHP E/F KHP H STATE Channel 1 ICS-1 ICS-11 8CALL90 A-KHP-1 C KHP-1 N E-KHP-1 H KHP-1 KTA Event 1 Channel 2 ICS-2 ICS-12 8CALL90 D A-KHP-2 C KHP-2 S E-KHP-2 H KHP-2 KTA Event 2 Channel 3 ICS-3 ICS-13 8TAC 91 A-EVENT-1 C KHP-3 E E-EVENT-1 H-EVENT-1 KTA North Channel 4 ICS-4 ICS-14 8TAC 91 D A-EVENT-2 C-EVENT-1 E-EVENT-2 H-EVENT-2 KTA Event 3 Channel 5 ICS-5 ICS-15 8TAC 92 A-EVENT-3 C-EVENT-2 E-EVENT-3 H-EVENT-3 KTA South Channel 6 ICS-6 ICS-16 8TAC 92 D B-KHP-1 C-EVENT-3 E-EVENT-4 H-EVENT-4 SFM SE Channel 7 ICS-7 ICS-17 8TAC 93 B-KHP-2 C-EVENT-4 METRO-1 SFM SW Channel 8 ICS-8 ICS-18 8TAC 93 D B-EVENT-1 D-KHP-1 METRO-2 SFM NE Channel 9 ICS-9 ICS-19 8TAC 94 B-EVENT-2 D-KHP-2 F-KHP-1 SFM NC Channel 10 ICS-10 ICS-20 8TAC 94 D B-EVENT-3 D-EVENT-1 F-KHP-2 W&P Evt 1A Channel 11 COMMND-1 COMMND-3 B-EVENT-4 D-EVENT-2 F-EVENT-1 W&P Evt 2B Channel 12 COMMND-2 COMMND-4 D-EVENT-3 F-EVENT-2 W&P Evt 3C Channel 13 D-EVENT-4 F-EVENT-3 W&P Evt 4F Channel 14 F-EVENT-4 W&P Evt 5G Channel 15 MERG 4 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific Zone Name SOUTH ERT-ICS NORTH ERT-ICS MUTUAL AID KHP A/B KHP C/D KHP E/F KHP H STATE Channel 1 ICS-1 ICS-11 8CALL90 A-KHP-1 C KHP-1 N E-KHP-1 H KHP-1 KTA Event 1 Channel 2 ICS-2 ICS-12 8CALL90 D A-KHP-2 C KHP-2 S E-KHP-2 H KHP-2 KTA Event 2 Channel 3 ICS-3 ICS-13 8TAC 91 A-EVENT-1 C KHP-3 E E-EVENT-1 H-EVENT-1 KTA North Channel 4 ICS-4 ICS-14 8TAC 91 D A-EVENT-2 C-EVENT-1 E-EVENT-2 H-EVENT-2 KTA Event 3 Channel 5 ICS-5 ICS-15 8TAC 92 A-EVENT-3 C-EVENT-2 E-EVENT-3 H-EVENT-3 KTA South Channel 6 ICS-6 ICS-16 8TAC 92 D B-KHP-1 C-EVENT-3 E-EVENT-4 H-EVENT-4 SFM SE Channel 7 ICS-7 ICS-17 8TAC 93 B-KHP-2 C-EVENT-4 METRO-1 SFM SW Channel 8 ICS-8 ICS-18 8TAC 93 D B-EVENT-1 D-KHP-1 METRO-2 SFM NE Channel 9 ICS-9 ICS-19 8TAC 94 B-EVENT-2 D-KHP-2 F-KHP-1 SFM NC Channel 10 ICS-10 ICS-20 8TAC 94 D B-EVENT-3 D-EVENT-1 F-KHP-2 W&P Evt 1A Channel 11 COMMND-1 COMMND-3 B-EVENT-4 D-EVENT-2 F-EVENT-1 W&P Evt 2B Channel 12 COMMND-2 COMMND-4 D-EVENT-3 F-EVENT-2 W&P Evt 3C Channel 13 D-EVENT-4 F-EVENT-3 W&P Evt 4F Channel 14 F-EVENT-4 W&P Evt 5G Channel 15 MERG 4 Channel 16 Red Talkgroups = ability to talk throughout the state Zone = menu Blue Talkgroups = ability to talk within the zone only Channel = knob position Purple Talkgroups = KHP Event channels - ability to talk within zone, tower specific

45 Zone Name PSAP MED EOC Channel 1 SE1-PSAP SE1-MED SE1-EOC Channel 2 SE2-PSAP SE2-MED SE2-EOC Channel 3 KC3-PSAP KC3-MED KC3-EOC This Grid Applies To Channel 4 NE4-PSAP NE4-MED NE4-EOC Fixed Stations Only Channel 5 NE5-PSAP NE5-MED NE5-EOC Channel 6 NE6-PSAP NE6-MED NE6-EOC Channel 7 NC7-PSAP NC7-MED NC7-EOC Channel 8 NC8-PSAP NC8-MED NC8-EOC Channel 9 SC9-PSAP SC9-MED SC9-EOC Channel 10 SC10-PSAP SC10-MED SC10-EOC Channel 11 SW11-PSAP SW11-MED SW11-EOC Channel 12 SW12-PSAP SW12-MED SW12-EOC Channel 13 NW13-PSAP NW13-MED NW13-EOC Channel 14 NW14-PSAP NW14-MED NW14-EOC Channel 15 Channel 16 YODER Zone Name PSAP MED EOC Channel 1 SE1-PSAP SE1-MED SE1-EOC Channel 2 SE2-PSAP SE2-MED SE2-EOC Channel 3 KC3-PSAP KC3-MED KC3-EOC This Grid Applies To Channel 4 NE4-PSAP NE4-MED NE4-EOC Fixed Stations Only Channel 5 NE5-PSAP NE5-MED NE5-EOC Channel 6 NE6-PSAP NE6-MED NE6-EOC Channel 7 NC7-PSAP NC7-MED NC7-EOC Channel 8 NC8-PSAP NC8-MED NC8-EOC Channel 9 SC9-PSAP SC9-MED SC9-EOC Channel 10 SC10-PSAP SC10-MED SC10-EOC Channel 11 SW11-PSAP SW11-MED SW11-EOC Channel 12 SW12-PSAP SW12-MED SW12-EOC Channel 13 NW13-PSAP NW13-MED NW13-EOC Channel 14 NW14-PSAP NW14-MED NW14-EOC Channel 15 Channel 16 YODER

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