National Interoperability Field Operations Guide

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1 National Interoperability Field Operations Guide U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications Version 1.0 September, 2007

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3 Introduction The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) is a collection of technical reference material for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in disaster response applications. The NIFOG includes information from the National Interoperability Frequency Guide (NIFG), the instructions for use of the NIFG, and other reference material; formatted as a pocket-sized guide for radio technicians to carry with them. If you are not familiar with interoperability and mutual aid communications, start with the How to Use the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide section. We encourage you to program as many of these interoperability channels in your radios as possible. Even if geographic restrictions on some channels preclude their use in your home area, you may have the opportunity to help in a distant state where the restrictions do not apply. Maximize your flexibility. Please send comments about the NIFOG to OEC@DHS.GOV Thank you. Colonel Victoria Velez, Acting Director, DHS Office of Emergency Communications

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5 CREDITS This first edition of the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide was produced by: Editor Ross Merlin, DHS Wireless Services Program Managers Julio Rick Murphy and James Downes, DHS OEC Layout and Design Steven Snyder, Touchstone Consulting Group/SRA Project Managers Claudia Wayne and Luke McFadden, Touchstone Consulting Group/SRA Portions of this work are based on the Gulf Coast Emergency Communications Plan, developed by Frank Lalley, FEMA; and the Disaster Communications Field Manual, by Ross Merlin. We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of our colleagues at NPSTC and Federal departments and agencies for their thoughtful review and comments: USCG Joe Hersey, William Kautz, Ronald Blackmore, and Leesa Morgan FCC Dr. William Lane NTIA Steve Veader and Charles Hoffman FAA Rodney Murphy NPSTC Marilyn Ward and Don Root

6 Table of Contents How to Use the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide...1 Recommendations for Programming the Federal Interoperability Channels...15 Regulations and Guidelines for national interoperability...16 Conditions for use of Federal Interoperability Channels...17 Law Enforcement Plans...18 Incident Response Plans...19 FCC Rules and Regulations...20 NTIA Rules and Regulations...20 Interoperability channels...21 Non-Federal VHF National Interoperability Channels...21 Non-Federal VHF Inland Interoperability Channels...22 Non-Federal UHF National Interoperability Repeater Channels MHz Interoperability Channels (Proposed)...25 Non-Federal 800 MHz National Mutual Aid Repeater Channels...28 VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan...29 UHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan...30 VHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan...31 UHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan...32 Federal / Non-Federal SAR Command Interoperability Plan...33 Federal / Non-Federal VHF SAR Operations Interoperability Plan...34 VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels...35 UHF MED Channels...36 NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Broadcasts...37 Common Communications References...38 Operations Center Telephone Numbers...38 Emergency Support Functions (ESF)...39

7 CTCSS Tones...40 DCS Codes...41 P25 Digital Codes...42 RS-232 Connectors (DB25 and DB9)...43 Telephone Connectors...44 RJ-45 Wiring...45 Color Codes for T568B...45 Telephone Block Wiring...46 Telephone Keypad Letters...47 Wireless Priority Service (WPS)...47 DSN Area Codes...47 Satellite Phone Dialing Instructions...48 INMARSAT-A Service Codes...50 INMARSAT-M Service Codes...51 GETS - Govt. Emergency Telecomm. Service...52 Commonly Used Frequencies...53 Aviation Frequencies...53 Marine Frequencies...54 Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS)...57 GMRS Frequencies...58 FRS Frequencies...58 CB Frequencies...58 Common Business Frequencies...59 Railroad Frequencies...60 SAR (Search And Rescue) Frequencies...61 Notes...62

8 How to Use the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide What is the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide? The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) is a pocket-sized listing of land mobile radio (LMR) frequencies that are often used in disasters or other incidents where radio interoperability is required, and other information useful to emergency communicators. It is based on the National Interoperability Frequency Guide. Terms used in this document: FCC Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules contained in Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations (47CFR) Federal used herein to differentiate between radio stations of the United States Government and those of any State, tribal, local, or regional governmental authority. The NTIA Manual uses the terms Government and non-government. To avoid the possible confusion of State government officials thinking they are Government rather than non-government, the term Federal is used. NCC - the Public Safety National Coordination Committee (NCC), a Federal Advisory Committee formed by the FCC to advise it on interoperability

9 NPSTC the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. After the charter for the NCC expired, NPSTC continued NCC s efforts to establish a common channel nomenclature. NPSTC channel IDs used in the NIFOG are based on the NPSTC Channel Naming Report, dated 6/13/2007; see NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA Manual The NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management How is the NIFOG used? The NIFOG may be used by radio technicians when programming channels in radios. We recommend having these channels programmed in radios at all times rather than waiting until a disaster is imminent or occurring to do the programming. 2

10 Don t I need a license for these channels before programming them into radios? A license (for non-federal radio users) or an authorization (for Federal users) is required only to TRANSMIT on an LMR radio frequency. No license or authorization is required to program the frequencies into radios. How can I use these frequencies if I don t have a license for them? There are six ways you can legally use these radio frequencies: 1. You or your employer may already have a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license or a National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) authorization for some of these frequencies, or may be covered by a higher authority s license. 2. The non-federal National Mutual Aid Channels are covered by a blanket authorization from the FCC for mobile operation, but base stations and control stations still require individual licenses (see FCC , released 10/10/2000, paragraph 90). This applies to the Non-Federal VHF National Interoperability Channels, Non-Federal UHF National Interoperability Repeater Channels, and Non-Federal 800 MHz National Interoperability Repeater Channels. 3

11 3. In extraordinary circumstances, the FCC may issue a Special Temporary Authority (STA) for such use in a particular area. 4. In extraordinary circumstances, the NTIA may issue a Temporary Assignment for such use in a particular area. 5. If you are an FCC licensee, you may operate a mobile station on the Federal Interoperability Channels only when invited or approved to do so by a Federal Government radio station authorized by the NTIA to use those channels, and only for the purpose of interoperability with Federal Government radio stations. You may not use these channels for interoperability with other State, tribal, regional, or local radio stations these are not a substitute for your regular mutual aid channels. Your use of these Federal channels is done under the auspices of your FCC license; any misuse subjects you or your employer to FCC fines and/or possible license revocation. 6. When necessary for the IMMEDIATE protection of life or property, radio users may use prudent measures beyond the specifics of their license:

12 (FCC rules) Emergency communications. The licensee of any station authorized under this part may, during a period of emergency in which the normal communication facilities are disrupted as a result of hurricane, flood, earthquake or similar disaster, utilize such station for emergency communications in a manner other than that specified in the station authorization or in the rules and regulations governing the operation of such stations. The Commission may at any time order the discontinuance of such special use of the authorized facilities. [49 FR 36376, Sept. 17, 1984] Civil defense communications. The licensee of any station authorized under this part may, on a voluntary basis, transmit communications necessary for the implementation of civil defense activities assigned such station by local civil defense authorities during an actual or simulated emergency, including drills and tests. The Commission may at any time order the discontinuance of such special use of the authorized facilities. [49 FR 36376, Sept. 17, 1984] 5

13 (NTIA rules) Emergency Communications In an emergency it is permissible to operate temporarily on regularly assigned frequencies in a manner other than that specified in the terms of an existing assignment or on other appropriate frequencies under the following special circumstances: An emergency must actually exist or imminently threaten. An emergency for the purpose of this provision means a situation of temporary duration resulting directly or indirectly from a natural catastrophe or other occurrence that seriously affects the welfare of a community or of an area to the extent of endangering human life and property and in connection with which special communication facilities are required temporarily. Emergency operations shall be discontinued as soon as substantially normal communication facilities are restored Emergency Use of Non-Government Frequencies In emergency situations a government radio station may utilize any frequency authorized to a non-government radio station, under Part 90 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, when such use is necessary for communications with non-government stations and is directly related to the emergency at hand. Such use is subject to the following conditions: 6

14 a. The non-government licensee has given verbal or written concurrence. b. Operations are conducted in accordance with the FCC Rules and Regulations. c. Use is restricted to the service area and station authorization of the licensee. d. All operations are under the direct control of the licensee and shall be immediately terminated when directed by the licensee. e. Operations do not exceed 60 days. f. A written report of each such use shall be provided, through the agency s FAS representative, to the FCC as soon as practicable Frequencies Authorized by the FCC for Ship Stations Frequencies authorized by the Federal Communications Commission for ship stations may be used by Government mobile stations to communicate with non- Government stations in the maritime mobile service Frequencies for the Safety of Life and Property The frequency 40.5 MHz is designated as the military joint common frequency. Use of this channel is limited to communications necessary to establish contact when other channel information is not available and for emergency communications. This frequency also may be used for search and rescue communications. 7

15 The provisions of this Manual do not prevent mobile stations, or mobile earth stations, in distress from using any frequency at its disposal to attract attention, make known its position, and obtain help. (See ITU Radio Regulation Ap. 13 Part A1, 3,1.) Frequencies for Coordinating Search and Rescue Operations The frequency MHz, using class A3E emission, may be used by stations of the aeronautical mobile service and by other mobile and land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations. The frequency MHz may be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft stations, using G3E emission, engaged in coordinated search and rescue (SAR) operations. When control of the scene of a SAR incident is under a Coast Guard coast station, MHz may be used by ship stations to communicate with that coast station. Does the NIFOG authorize me to use certain frequencies? NO. The NIFOG does not grant authority to operate on any radio frequencies. Such authority can come only from the FCC or the NTIA. Is the NIFOG the national emergency communications plan? The NIFOG is the national guide for possible use in a situation where no other radio 8

16 interoperability arrangement was promulgated by local authorities, or where emergency responders are unaware of such an arrangement. The NIFOG does NOT supersede any Federal, State, tribal, local, or regional emergency communications plan. If you are dispatched to a disaster or incident scene and have no other information on how to make contact with other emergency responders, the NIFOG provides useful suggestions for which frequencies to use to make initial contact. Are these frequencies clear for this use nationwide? Not all frequencies are available nationwide for use as described in the NIFOG. In particular, the Non-Federal VHF Inland Interoperability Channels may only be used in certain inland parts of the country, away from coastal areas and major waterways (see the map titled Interoperability Frequencies in VPCs in the Non-Federal VHF Inland Mutual Aid Channels section for further details). Other channels in this plan may not be usable due to the potential for adjacent channel interference in some areas, or due to authorized on-channel uses that are different than the common uses described in the NIFOG. For a detailed list of which counties are in which VHF Public Coast (VPC) area, see: 9

17 Who do I contact to use these channels? These channels can be used where licensed/authorized by FCC/NTIA, or where authorized under an STA. As part of any coordinated disaster or incident response, there should be a Frequency Manager assigning functions to radio channels, and coordinating with the FCC and NTIA for authorization to use additional channels if needed. At a Federally-declared disaster or Incident of National Significance where a Joint Field Office (JFO) is established, ESF #2 will have personnel filling the role of Spectrum Manager. Prior to the deployment of ESF #2 to the incident area, the JFO Communications Unit will have a DHS Spectrum Manager serving as the Frequency Manager. ESF #2 works on communications issues affecting the victims and the telecommunications industry; the JFO Communications Unit handles the communications requirements for the emergency responders working through the JFO. Because there will be significant overlap, all of the Spectrum Managers will work together very closely. Check with ESF #2 or the JFO Communications Unit once they are established. Before then, try the calling channels specified in the NIFOG at or near the incident scene for all command and control questions. 10

18 Does the NIFOG specify exactly how to program channels? Since not all radios are the same, it s impossible to come up with a one-size-fits-all solution. The NIFOG relies to a large part on the NPSTC Channel Naming Report dated 6/13/2007. For most of the channels, the NPSTC nomenclature specifies a direct ( talk-around ) channel for repeaters which takes up an additional memory slot. Some radios have a switch which permits talk-around on a repeater channel. Using this feature would save memory slots. Similarly, some radios may have a switch or button to enable or disable receive CTCSS; for those radios that don t, another channel could be programmed so both modes would be available. Some of the common mutual aid channels used are wideband in some jurisdictions, but narrowband in others. The NPSTC nomenclature does not always address how to label the same frequencies with different bandwidths. For the legacy police, EMS, and fire mutual aid channels , , , and , we suggest VLAW31W, VMED28W, VFIRE22W, VFIRE21W, and VFIRE23W as the wideband channel names corresponding to the NPSTC narrowband channels VLAW31, VMED28, VFIRE22, VFIRE21, and VFIRE23 on the same frequencies. For the SAR common channel at MHz, we suggest SAR WFM for wideband and SAR NFM for narrowband. Also, we recommend programming additional VHF Marine channels as possible interoperability channels (for use when properly authorized), based on local or regional use. In particular, channels used by drawbridge tenders may be appropriate; see 11

19 or for authorized channel uses and for frequencies. Recommended modes for using Federal Interoperability Channels: use analog for all Incident Response channels (CTCSS Hz) and Law Enforcement channels LE A, LE 1, LE B, LE 10, and LE 16 (CTCSS Hz); use P25 digital for the remaining LE channels, NAC $68F. CTCSS should always be transmitted on the analog channels, but carrier squelch (CSQ, no CTCSS) should be used on receive. Consider allowing the user to enable or disable CTCSS on receive by a switch or button; otherwise use CSQ on receive. Should Fire/EMS radios have the Law Enforcement interoperability channels programmed, and vice versa? All radios should have as many of these interoperability channels programmed as possible. Interoperability means crossing over lines, not only jurisdictional but functional as well. On the Federal interoperability channels, Incident Response (IR) means everybody Fire, Rescue, EMS, Public Works, Transportation, Law Enforcement, etc. The Law Enforcement (LE) channels will be used primarily for Law Enforcement activities, but could be designated for other incident support operations if that would not hamper Law Enforcement activities, and if assigned by the agency in control of the incident. 12

20 How do emergency responders use the calling channels? As you approach the incident scene, attempt to make contact on one of the designated calling channels. If it is a repeater channel and you get no response, try the direct or talk-around mode if your radio has that capability. In some cases, the talk-around channel exists as a distinct channel on the radio. For example, the VHF Incident Response Federal Interoperability Channel is known as NC 1 Calling (or NC 1CALL ). The talk-around for this repeater channel is known as IR 5. Try the non-federal national interoperability calling channels (VCALL10, UCALL40, and 8CALL90) and the Federal IR and LE calling channels: NC 1 Calling (direct: IR 5 ), NC 2 Calling (direct: IR 15 ), LE A, and LE B. If you are unable to make contact on these channels, consider the wideband interoperability channels if you are authorized to use them, or if your situation qualifies as IMMEDIATE protection of life or property. You may be able to learn what you need without transmitting, by just listening to radio traffic on one of these channels. How do Search and Rescue personnel on land, on watercraft, and on aircraft coordinate by radio? Certain VHF Marine channels are designated in this plan for Search and Rescue (SAR) interoperability. Searchers on land, in boats, and in aircraft need to be able to communicate with each other to coordinate rescues. There is no VHF channel authorized 13

21 and readily available to all three communities. Some aircraft involved in SAR have VHF Marine radios, as do most boaters; the VHF radios that many ground SAR groups use are capable of covering the VHF Marine frequencies. We recommend that all SAR participants have the channels in this plan pre-programmed in their radios. VHF Marine channels shall not be used for conventional, terrestrial search and rescue operations they are in this plan due to the likelihood of boats being involved in SAR in coastal areas. Also, MHz is licensed to many SAR organizations. We encourage public safety entities to obtain licenses for this frequency to facilitate interoperability. Likewise, we encourage SAR organizations with VHF radios to program the appropriate VHF Marine channels in their radios and to exercise great restraint in using these channels only when authorized. How can I get answers to questions about the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide, or how can I offer suggestions to improve it? Please send your questions or comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications, at OEC@DHS.GOV and include your name, agency or organization affiliation, and your address. 14

22 Recommendations for Programming the Federal Interoperability Channels 1. If there is enough room in your radio, program all channels as analog and again as digital channels. If not, program as follows: a. IR channels all analog. b. LE channels program all as P25 digital with NAC $68F except LE A, LE 1, LE B, LE10, and LE 16 which are to be programmed analog with Tx CTCSS Hz (6Z) and no Rx CTCSS (carrier squelch, CSQ) 2. If your radio has a user-selectable option to enable/disable CTCSS on receive, you may choose to configure this option so that the user can enable the same CTCSS tone used on transmit for receive. The default configuration should be CSQ receive. Note on using the Federal Interoperability Channels: These channels may not be used for state/state, state/local, or local/local interoperability. A Federal entity must be involved when these are used. 15

23 Regulations and Guidelines for national interoperability 1. The FCC and NTIA rules allow for some flexibility in frequency use by personnel directly involved in a situation where human life or property are endangered. This does NOT mean In an emergency, anything goes. 2. For communications not covered by #1, your use of a radio frequency must be authorized by: a. Your (or your agency s) FCC license or NTIA authorization b. License by rule a provision in FCC rules that authorizes use of a radio frequency under specified conditions without a specific license or authorization issued to the user c. A Special Temporary Authorization provided by FCC or NTIA. 3. Digital P25 operations on non-federal interoperability channels should transmit the default Network Access Code (NAC) $293, and receive with NAC $F7E (accept any incoming NAC). Specify talkgroup $FFFF, which includes everyone. 4. Default modes for using Federal Interoperability Channels: use analog for all Incident Response channels and Law Enforcement channels LE A, LE 1, LE B, LE 10, and LE 16; use P25 Digital for the remaining LE channels, NAC $68F. 16

24 Conditions for use of Federal Interoperability Channels 1. The VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan, the UHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan, the VHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan, and the UHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan show frequencies available for use by all Federal agencies to satisfy law enforcement and public safety incident response interoperability requirements. These frequencies will be referred to hereinafter as Federal Interoperability Channels. 2. The Federal Interoperability Channels are available for use among Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and non-federal entities with which Federal agencies have a requirement to operate. 3. The channels are available to non-federal entities to enable joint Federal/non-federal operations for law enforcement and incident response, subject to the condition that harmful interference will not be caused to Federal stations. These channels are restricted to interoperability communications and are not authorized for routine or administrative uses. 4. Extended operations and congestion may lead to frequency conflicts. Coordination with NTIA may be required to resolve these conflicts in some areas. 5. Only narrowband emissions are to be used on the Federal Interoperability Channels. 17

25 6. Equipment used (transmitters and receivers) must meet the standards established in Section of the NTIA Manual: a. TIA/EIA 603-B for narrowband analog; b. TIA TSB 102,CAAB-A for narrowband digital 7. A complete listing of conditions for use by Federal users can be found in Section of the NTIA Manual. Law Enforcement Plans 1. Frequencies MHz and MHz are designated as National Calling Channels for initial contact and will be identified in the radio as indicated in the Law Enforcement Federal Interoperability Channel Plans. 2. Initial contact communications will be established using narrowband analog FM emission (11KF3E). 3. The interoperability channels will be identified in mobile and portable radios as indicated in the Law Enforcement Federal Interoperability Channel Plans with Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch Systems (CTCSS) frequency Hz and/or Network Access Code (NAC) $68F. 18

26 Incident Response Plans 1. Frequencies MHz (paired with MHz) and MHz (paired with MHz) are designated as the calling channels for initial contact and will be identified in the radio as indicated in the Incident Response Federal Interoperability Channel Plans. 2. Initial contact will be established using narrowband analog FM emission (11K0F3E). 3. To ensure access by stations from outside the normal area of operation, Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch Systems (CTCSS) will not be used on the calling channels. 4. The interoperability channels will be identified in mobile and portable radios as indicated in the VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan and the UHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan. 19

27 FCC Rules and Regulations (Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 0-199) Part 80 Maritime Services For information on VHF Marine channels, see Part 87 Aviation Services Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services Part 95 Personal Radio Services (includes GMRS, FRS, CB, & MURS) Part 97 Amateur Radio Service NTIA Rules and Regulations (Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 300) 20

28 Interoperability channels Non-Federal VHF National Interoperability Channels Description NPSTC ID Channel (MHz) CTCSS Tone ± VHF Low Band Law Enforcement LLAW CSQ /156.7 (5A) Fire (Proposed) LFIRE Law Enforcement LLAW Fire LFIRE VHF Calling VCALL base/mobile CSQ /156.7 (5A) Tactical VTAC11 * base/mobile CSQ /156.7 (5A) Tactical VTAC12 * base/mobile CSQ /156.7 (5A) Tactical VTAC base/mobile CSQ /156.7 (5A) Tactical VTAC base/mobile CSQ /156.7 (5A) *VTAC11 and VTAC12 may not be used in PR/VI. ±Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS transmit. If the user can enable/disable without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable. 21

29 Non-Federal VHF Inland Interoperability Channels Description NPSTC ID Mobile TX (MHz) Mobile RX (MHz) VHF Marine Channel Tactical wideband FM VTAC Tactical wideband FM VTAC17D Tactical wideband FM VTAC Tactical wideband FM VTAC18D Tactical wideband FM VTAC Tactical wideband FM VTAC18D Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 156.7(5A) transmit. If the user can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable. Base stations: 50 watts max, antenna HAAT 400 feet. max. Mobile stations: 20 watts max, antenna HAAT 15 feet max. These channels are for tactical use, and may not be operated on board aircraft in flight. These channels use wideband FM, and are available only in certain inland areas at least 100 miles from a major waterway. These channels are VHF Maritime channel 25 (all 33 areas), channel 84 (22 areas), and channel 85 (11 areas). Use only where authorized. See map on next page. In these authorized areas, interoperability communications have priority over grandfathered public coast & public safety licensees. 22

30 Channel Pairs Ch. 25 paired with Ch. 85 Ch. 25 paired with Ch Interoperability Frequencies in VPCs (VPC = VHF Public Coast area) 23

31 Non-Federal UHF National Interoperability Repeater Channels Description NPSTC ID Mobile TX (MHz) Mobile RX (MHz) Calling UCALL Calling UCALL40D Tactical UTAC Tactical UTAC41D Tactical UTAC Tactical UTAC42D Tactical UTAC Tactical UTAC43D Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 156.7(5A) transmit. If the user can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable. 24

32 700 MHz Interoperability Channels (Proposed) FCC Channel (Subscriber Load) Primary Use NPSTC ID Receive Ch. Transmit Ch General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC51D Calling 7CALL Channel 7CALL50D EMS 7MED MED65D EMS 7MED MED66D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC52D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC55D Fire 7FIRE FIRE63D Fire 7FIRE FIRE64D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC53D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC56D Law 7LAW Enforcement 7LAW61D 25

33 FCC Channel (Subscriber Load) Primary Use NPSTC ID Receive Ch. Transmit Ch Law 7LAW Enforcement 7LAW62D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC54D Mobile Data 7DATA DATA69D Mobile Repeater 7MOB MOB59D Other Public 7GTAC Service 7GTAC57D EMS 7MED MED86D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC71D Calling 7CALL Channel 7CALL70D EMS 7MED MED87D Fire 7FIRE FIRE83D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC72D 26

34 FCC Channel (Subscriber Load) Primary Use NPSTC ID Receive Ch. Transmit Ch General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC75D Fire 7FIRE FIRE84D Law 7LAW Enforcement 7LAW81D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC73D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC76D Law 7LAW Enforcement 7LAW82D Mobile Repeater 7MOB MOB79D General Public 7TAC Safety 7TAC74D Mobile Data 7DATA DATA89D Other Public 7GTAC Service 7GTAC77D 27

35 Non-Federal 800 MHz National Mutual Aid Repeater Channels Description NPSTC ID Mobile TX (MHz) Mobile RX (MHz) Calling 8CALL ( *) ( *) Calling Direct 8CALL90D ( *) ( *) Tactical 8TAC ( *) ( *) Tactical Direct 8TAC91D ( *) ( *) Tactical 8TAC ( *) ( *) Tactical Direct 8TAC92D ( *) ( *) Tactical 8TAC ( *) ( *) Tactical Direct 8TAC93D ( *) ( *) Tactical 8TAC ( *) ( *) Tactical Direct 8TAC94D ( *) ( *) Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 156.7(5A) transmit. If the user can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable. *The frequency in parenthesis, which is 15 MHz lower, will be the frequency used after rebanding. 28

36 VHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan Assignment (subject to availability & local plans) NTIA ID Note Mobile TX(MHz) Mobile RX(MHz) Incident Calling NC 1 Calling NC 1CALL Incident Command 1 IR Medical Evacuation Control IR Logistics Control IR Interagency Convoy IR Incident Calling (Direct) IR 5 Direct for NC 1 Calling (S) Incident Command 1 (Direct) IR 6 Direct for IR (S) Medical Evacuation Control IR 7 Direct for IR (S) (Direct) Logistics Control (Direct) IR 8 Direct for IR (S) Interagency Convoy (Direct) IR 9 Direct for IR (S) *See Conditions for Use of Federal Interoperability Channels on page 17,18, and 19. Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 167.9/CSQ transmit. If the user can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable. 29

37 UHF Incident Response (IR) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan Assignment (subject to availability & local plans) NTIA ID Note Mobile TX(MHz) Mobile RX(MHz) Incident Calling NC 2 Calling NC 2CALL Ad hoc assignment IR Ad hoc assignment IR SAR Incident Command IR Ad hoc assignment IR (S) Interagency Convoy IR (S) Incident Calling (Direct) IR 15 Direct for NC 2 Calling (S) Ad hoc assignment IR 16 Direct for IR (S) Ad hoc assignment IR 17 Direct for IR (S) SAR Incident Command (Direct) IR 18 Direct for IR (S) *See Conditions for Use of Federal Interoperability Channels on page 17,18, and 19. Default operation should be carrier squelch receive, CTCSS 167.9/CSQ transmit. If the user can enable/disable CTCSS without reprogramming the radio, the indicated CTCSS tone should also be programmed for receive, and the user instructed how and when to enable/disable 30

38 VHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan Description NTIA ID Note Mobile TX(MHz) Mobile RX(MHz) CTCSS/NAC Calling LE A Analog (S) Tx, CSQ Rx Tactical LE 1 Analog Tx, CSQ Rx Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE 6 Direct for LE (S) $68F Tactical LE 7 Direct for LE (S) $68F Tactical LE 8 Direct for LE (S) $68F Tactical LE 9 Direct for LE (S) $68F *See Conditions for Use of Federal Interoperability Channels on page 17, 18, and 19. CTCSS on receive only if user selectable; else CSQ 31

39 UHF Law Enforcement (LE) Federal Interoperability Channel Plan Description NTIA ID Note Mobile TX(MHz) Mobile RX(MHz) CTCSS/NAC Calling LE B Analog (S) Tx, CSQ Rx Tactical LE 10 Analog Tx, CSQ Rx Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE $68F Tactical LE (S) $68F Tactical LE (S) $68F Tactical LE (S) $68F Tactical LE 16 Direct for LE 10 - Analog (S) Tx, CSQ Rx Tactical LE 17 Direct for LE (S) $68F Tactical LE 18 Direct for LE (S) $68F *See Conditions for Use of Federal Interoperability Channels on page 17, 18, and 19. CTCSS on receive only if user selectable; else CSQ 32

40 Federal / Non-Federal SAR Command Interoperability Plan ID* Mobile TX(MHz) Mobile RX (MHz) CTCSS IR 12** Tx, CSQ Rx VTAC Tx, CSQ Rx (156.7 Rx if user selectable) UTAC Tx, CSQ Rx (156.7 Rx if user selectable) 8TAC ( after rebanding) VHF Marine Ch. 17*** (this use requires FCC STA) ( after rebanding) (this use requires FCC STA) Tx, CSQ Rx (156.7 Rx if sel.) * If a repeater is not available, substitute the corresponding talk around channel: IR18 for IR12, VTAC14D for VTAC14, VTAC43D for VTAC43, 8TAC94D for 8TAC94. **See conditions for use of Federal Interoperability Channels on pages 17, 18, and 19. ***VHF marine ch. 17 is wideband FM, emission 16K0F3E. 33

41 Federal / Non-Federal VHF SAR Operations Interoperability Plan SAR Function Frequency (MHz) Ground Operations (wideband FM) Maritime Operations * or (VHF Marine ch.21a or 23A) as specified by USCG Sector Commander Air Operations civilian MHz AM (may not be used for tests or exercises) Air Operations USCG/Military MHz AM for initial contact only, then move to MHz Air rescue assets to air rescue assets (deconfliction) AM or other working channel. As charted on standard air chart or MULTICOM (south or west sector) & MHz (north or east sector), or as specified by FAA may not be used for tests or exercises Ground to Air SAR working channel (VHF Marine channel 82A) Ground to Maritime SAR working channel A (23A, 81A, 83A alternates as specified by local USCG Sector Commander) ** Maritime/Air/Ground SAR working channel * A (21A, 23A, 81A alternates as specified by local USCG Sector Commander) ** EMS / Medical Support (wideband FM) Hailing* & DISTRESS only-maritime/air/ground VHF Marine channel 16 * Use VHF Marine ch.16 to make contact (30 seconds max.), then move to appropriate working channel as directed by local USCG Sector Commander. Non-maritime use of any VHF Marine channel requires FCC Special Temporary Authority or appropriate license. VHF marine channels use wideband FM. Emission 16K0F3E ** VHF Marine channels: 21A= A= A= A= MHz Direction from USCG, FCC, or FAA overrides information in this table. This table does not convey authority to operate. 34

42 VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels Channel (MHz) Usage Wideband ID Narrowband ID Note Search and Rescue Common mobile Fire Mutual Aid VFIRE22W VFIRE Fire Mutual Aid VFIRE24 Fire Mutual Aid VFIRE21W VFIRE base/mobile VFIRE mobile Fire Mutual Aid VFIRE23W VFIRE VFIRE SAR WFM SAR NFM Not designated by FCC; availability varies. Not available in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands EMS Mutual Aid VMED28W VMED28 May be designated for EMS Mutual Aid. base/mobile VMED29 May be designated for EMS Mutual Aid. VLAW31W VLAW base/mobile Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Mutual Aid VLAW32 Rules for use of these channels are contained in 47 CFR and NTIA Manual Section & See also Non-Federal VHF National Interoperability Channels and Non-Federal VHF Inland Interoperability Channels on page 21 and 22 of this document. 35

43 UHF MED Channels Wideband Narrowband Mobile Rx/Tx (MHz) ID Use Mobile Rx/Tx (MHz) ID / MED-9 EMS Common Dispatch / MED-10 EMS Common Dispatch / MED / MED / MED-1 EMS Common / MED / MED-2 EMS Common / MED / MED-3 EMS Common / MED / MED-4 EMS Common / MED / MED-5 EMS Common / MED / MED-6 EMS Common / MED / MED-7 EMS Common / MED / MED-8 EMS Common / MED-82 36

44 NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Broadcasts NWR broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts and other non-weather related hazard information 24 hours a day. Channels WX1-WX7 are used in the US & Canada; channels WX8-WX9 are used for Canada Marine Weather broadcasts in some areas. These channels should be programmed as RECEIVE ONLY. Some radio manufacturers number the US weather channels in the order they came into use, others number them in frequency order. For programming in land-mobile radios, frequency order is recommended. Weather Radio Broadcasts Receive Only (WX1-WX7 US & Canada; WX8-WX9 Canada Marine Weather) WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX Marine 21B Marine 83B WX8 WX

45 Common Communications References Operations Center Telephone Numbers DHS Main Number NOC Senior Watch Officer FCC Federal Communications Commission Communications and Crisis Management Center (CCMC) , FAX FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) (general number for all ESFs see next page)... NCS National Communications System NCC Radio Room/SHARES HF Radio: , Operations Center: SHARES Project Office ARC American National Red Cross 24-hr Disaster Operations Center , ARRL American Radio Relay League... Main Number fax 38

46 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) ESF #1: Transportation ESF #2: Communications ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering ESF #4: Firefighting ESF #5: Emergency Management ESF #6: Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services ESF #7: Resource Support ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services ESF #9: Urban Search & Rescue ESF #10: Oil & Hazardous Materials Response ESF #11: Agriculture and Natural Resources ESF #12: Energy ESF #13: Public Safety and Security ESF #14: Long-Term Community Recovery ESF #15: External Affairs 39

47 CTCSS Tones User Code* Freq. (Hz) Motorola Code User Code* Freq. (Hz) Motorola Code XZ 21/ Z ** WZ 22/ A XA 23/ B WA 24/ Z XB 25/ A WB B YZ 27/ Z YA A YB B ZZ Z ZA A ZB M1 12/ Z Z 13/ A M2 14/ B M3 15/ Z M4 16/ A Z B M5 18/ Z M6 19/ A M7 20/ B Z *User Code = ICOM# / USFS-CDF ** 69.4 in some radios 40

48 DCS Codes Normal Inverted Nor. Inv. Nor. Inv. Nor. Inv

49 NAC Network Access Codes P25 Digital Codes $293 default NAC $F7E receiver will unsquelch with any incoming NAC $F7F a repeater with this NAC will allow incoming signals to be repeated with the NAC intact TGID Talkgroup ID Unit ID $0001 default $0000 no-one, talkgroup with no users used for individual call $FFFF talkgroup which includes everyone $ no-one never associated with a radio unit $ $98767F for general use $ $FFFFFE for talkgroup use or other special purposes $FFFFFF designates everyone used when implementing a group call with a TGID3 42

50 RS-232 Connectors (DB25 and DB9) Front refers to the ends with the pins; rear refers to the end with the cable. The following is a view of the pins, looking at the front of the female connector (rear of male): same for DB25, except top row is pins 1-13, bottom DB9 DB25 Signal 1 8 Carrier Detect 2 3 Receive data 3 2 Transmit Data* 4 20 Data Terminal Ready* 5 1,7 Ground ** 6 6 Data Set Ready 7 4 Request to Send* 8 5 Clear to Send 9 22 Ring Indicator * An output from the computer to the outside world. ** On the DB25, 1 is the protective ground, 7 is the signal ground. 43

51 Telephone Connectors Pin numbers are from left to right, holding the plug with the contacts up and looking at the side that does not have the spring clip. Pin RJ25 RJ14 RJ11 1 T3 2 T2 T2 3 R1 R1 R1 4 T1 T1 T1 5 R2 R2 6 R3 Color Banded Solid T1 White/Blue Green R1 Blue/White Red T2 White/Orange Black R2 Orange/White Yellow T3 White/Green White R3 Green/White Blue T4 White/Brown Orange R4 Brown/White Brown 44

52 RJ-45 Wiring Color Codes for T568B Pin Color Pair Name 1 white/orange 2 TxData + 2 orange 2 TxData - 3 white/green 3 RecvData+ 4 blue 1 5 white/blue 1 6 green 3 RecvData- 7 white/brown 4 8 brown 4 Note that the odd pin numbers are always the white with stripe color. Hook Is Underneath O/ O G/ B B/ G Br/ Br 45

53 Tip, Ring Telephone Block Wiring Tip Color 50 Pin (rev. Ring) Position or 110 Block Posn. 1 White/Blue 26,1 1,2 2 White/Orange 27,2 3,4 3 White/Green 28,3 5,6 4 White/Brown 29,4 7,8 5 White/Slate 30,5 9,10 6 Red/Blue 31,6 11,12 7 Red/Orange 32,7 13,14 8 Red/Green 33,8 15,16 9 Red/Brown 34,9 17,18 10 Red/Slate 35,10 19,20 11 Black/Blue 36,11 21,22 12 Black/Orng 37,12 23,24 13 Black/Green 38,13 25,26 14 Black/Brown 39,14 27,28 15 Black/Slate 40,15 29,30 16 Yellow/Blue 41,16 31,32 17 Yellow/Orange 42,17 33,34 18 Yellow/Green 43,18 35,36 19 Yellow/Brown 44,19 37,38 20 Yellow/Slate 45,20 39,40 21 Violet/Blue 46,21 41,42 22 Violet/Orange 47,22 43,44 23 Violet/Green 48,23 45,46 24 Violet/Brown 49,24 47,48 25 Violet/Slate 50,25 49,50

54 Telephone Keypad Letters :(QZ) 2:ABC 3:DEF :GHI 5:JKL 6:MNO 7:P(Q)RS 8:TUV 9:WXY(Z) * 0 # Wireless Priority Service (WPS) Dial *272 + destination number [send] DSN Area Codes CONUS 313 Caribbean Europe Pacific Alaska Southwest Asia Canada 47

55 Satellite Phone Dialing Instructions From a US Landline: Helpful when giving someone directions to call you back! To an Iridium phone directly as an International Call xxxxxxx (Iridium Phone Number) To an M4 phone directly as an International Call x + 76xxxxxxx (Mobile Number)* Iridium PIN (default) is: 1111 (enter when powering-on the Iridium Subscriber Unit) From an M4: [Note - Can not call Toll-Free numbers] To a US Phone number: (10-digit US phone number) To an Iridium phone directly xxxxxxx (Iridium Phone Number) To an M4 phone directly x + 76xxxxxxx (Mobile Number)* From an Iridium (provisioned commercially): To a US Phone number: xxx.xxx.xxxx (US phone number) To an Iridium phone directly xxxxxxx (Iridium Phone Number) To an M4 phone directly x + 76xxxxxxx (Mobile Number)* 48

56 From an Iridium (provisioned by DOD): ISU (Iridium Subscriber Unit) to DSN (DSN Area Code) + (DSN 7-digit number) ISU to U.S. Domestic (U.S. Area Code) + (7-digit US number) ISU to International Long Distance (ILD) (Country Code) + ( National Destination Code or City Code ) - (Subscriber Number) ISU to INMARSAT (INMARSAT ocean region code) + (INMARSAT subscriber number) ISU to Local Hawaii (7-digit local commercial number) toll-free (7-digits) ISU to ISU, handset-to-handset 00 + (12-digit ISU subscriber number, e.g., xxxxx) Ocean Region Codes 871 Atlantic Ocean Region East [AOR-East] 872 Pacific Ocean Region [POR] 873 Indian Ocean Region [IOR] 874 Atlantic Ocean Region West [AOR-West] 870 Global Access [Doesn t work for all vendors] * Your call will go through faster if you use the appropriate code instead of 870, which tries all four. If you don t know in which ocean region your party is located, use

57 Voice/Fax INMARSAT-A Service Codes Telex 00 Automatic Calls 00 Automatic Calls 11 Operator Assistance* 11 Operator Assistance* 12 Operator Info* 12 Operator Info* 31 Customer 21 Store and Forward Service* 33 Technical 31 Customer Service* Assistance* 34 Person-to-Person Calls 33 Technical Assistance* 35 Collect Calls 36 Credit Card 36 Credit Card Calls 38 Medical Assistance* 37 Call Duration 39 Maritime Assistance* 38 Medical Assistance* 41 Meteorological Reports* 39 Maritime 42 Navigational Hazard Assistance* 91 Test* 43 AMVER 92 Commissioning Tests* 91 Automatic Telex Test* * No Charge 92 Commissioning Tests* 50

58 INMARSAT-M Service Codes 00 Automatic calls 11 International Operator 12 International Information 13 National Operator 14 National Information 17 Telephone Call Booking 20 Access to a Maritime PAD 23 Abbreviated dialing 24 Post fax 31 Maritime Enquiries 32 Medical Advice 33 Technical Assistance 34 Person-to-Person call 35 Collect call 36 Credit Card call 37 Time and Duration 38 Medical Assistance 39 Maritime Assistance 41 Meteorological Reports 42 Navigational Hazards and Warnings 43 Ship Position reports 57 Retrieval of mailbox messages 6x Administration, specialized use 70 Databases 91 Automatic Line Test 92 Commissioning tests 51

59 GETS - Govt. Emergency Telecomm. Service User Assistance: GETS, GETS GETS test #: GETS call from a commercial phone: NCS-GETS ( ) GETS (ATT) GETS (MCI) (Sprint) Optional: specify long-distance carrier (ATT) NCS-GETS (MCI) (Sprint) Listen for tone; enter PIN At prompt, enter 10-digit dest. number GETS call from a rotary or pay phone: Get outside line, listen for dial tone Optional: specify long-distance carrier for ATT for MCI for Sprint Dial NCS-GETS ( ) Wait for GETS operator Give your PIN and 10-digit dest. number. 52

60 Commonly Used Frequencies Aviation Frequencies Emergency & Distress SAR Secondary and Training SAR for use only for communications with or between aircraft when coordinating natural resources programs of Federal or State natural resources agencies, including forestry management and fire suppression, fish and game management and protection and environmental monitoring and protection. Typical Uses Fixed Wing Rotary Wing Air-to-Air F M M U M M U A U U Air-to-Ground M M M M U U A U U A Helicopter air-to-air, air traffic control operations. F Fixed-wing air-to-air. M Multicom. U Unicom. Ask FAA/FCC for emergency use of or (flight training). 53

61 Marine Frequencies References: 47CFR80, FCC PR to in 25 khz steps; see next 2 pages for channel/freqs. Duplex channels ship transmit MHz Channel frequency use (check for local variations) Intership Safety, SAR, USCG Secondary Calling & Safety Distress, Calling, & Safety 21A/23A / USCG Auth. Stations 22A Liaison (USCG-Public) 9, 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A Non-commercial (chat) 7A,8,9,10,11,18A,19A,67,79A,80A,88A Commercial 24-28, 84-87, (88) Marine Telephone 12,14,20,65,66,73,74,77 Port Operations 13, 67 Navigational (bridge to bridge) 17 Maritime Control (state & local govt.) 70 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 81A/82A/83A /.125/.175 US Govt. 88A Commercial, Aircraft Shipboard repeaters: /550/575/600 Inputs are MHz (foreign vessels may use MHz offset not permitted in US waters). Maritime freqs. assignable to aircraft: khz; channels A 22A & 88A; see 47CFR for restrictions 54

62 * A = simplex operation on ship channel. All channels for intership & coast/ ship communications unless otherwise =in some areas of AK. Ch.* Ship xmit Coast xmit Use/restrictions not available in US 01A VTS only not available in US not available in US not available in US not available in US 63A VTS only not available in US not available in US 05A VTS only 65A port Safety; SAR 66A port 07A A: commercial nav; commercial; non-commercial@ commercial non-commercial calling commercial; non-commercial calling non-commercial commercial Digital Selective Calling only commercial non-commercial port commercial@, non-commercial navigational 55

63 port port port coast: weather & conditions guard band DISTRESS; calling guard band State Control; SAR training port 18A A: commercial 78A A: non-commercial 19A A: commercial 79A A: coml non-coml Great Lakes 20A A: port; ship/coast 80A A: coml non-coml Great Lakes A: US Govt. only A: US Govt. only 22A A: USCG; SAR training A: US Govt. only A: US Govt. only A: US Govt. only Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator 88/A Marine Operator A: commercial 56

64 MHz MHz MHz Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) MHz (shared with business band) MHz (shared with business band) Maximum power output 2 watts. Narrowband on 151 MHz frequencies, narrowband or wideband on the 154 MHz frequencies. External gain antennas may be used (must be no more than 60 feet above ground or 20 feet above the structure on which it is mounted). Voice or data (but not store-and-forward packet operation). Personal or business use. No license required. 57

65 GMRS Frequencies Repeater outputs (inputs are +5 MHz): * * nationwide traveler s assistance; if CTCSS is required, try Hz. Simplex prohibited on repeater inputs. Interstitial frequencies (simplex, not more than 5 watts): (shared with FRS) FRS Frequencies (Channels 1-14) /5875/6125/6375/6625/6875/7125 (shared with GMRS) /5875/6125/6375/6625/6875/7125 CB Frequencies Remote Control:

66 Common Business Frequencies IS=Special Industrial IB=Business ZA=GMRS GMRS (ZA) freqs. are not for IS/IB use IB Itinerant IB Itinerant IS Itinerant IS Itinerant IB RED DOT Itinerant IB PURPLE DOT IS Itinerant IB BLUE DOT (also MURS) IB GREEN DOT (also MURS) IS Itinerant IS Itinerant IS Itinerant ZA (see previous page) ZA (see previous page) ZA WHITE DOT ZA BLACK DOT ZA ORANGE DOT ZA Radio Shack HTs (GMRS) IB BROWN DOT Itinerant 35w IB YELLOW DOT Itinerant 35w IB J DOT IB K DOT 59

67 IB SILVER STAR IB GOLD STAR IB RED STAR IB BLUE STAR IB Simplex or input to if repeater. Itinerant 35 w. max IB Simplex or input to if repeater. Itinerant 35 w. max GMRS (ZA) freqs. are often mistaken for business freqs., due to their color-dot designations. Railroad Frequencies Railroad Police Mutual Aid (ch.7) (ch.97), every 15 khz. Ch. 2-6 are used in Canada only: / / / / / Shared Motor Carrier & Railroad: / / /

68 SAR (Search And Rescue) Frequencies Land SAR Typical freqs. are: ,.175,.205,.220,.235,.265,.280, or.295 If CTCSS is required try Hz (3A). Water SAR (VHF Marine ch. 06) Safety and SAR (VHF Marine ch. 09) Non-commercial supplementary calling (VHF Marine ch. 16) DISTRESS and calling (VHF Marine ch. 17) State control (VHF Marine ch. 22A) Coast Guard Liaison USCG Auxiliary (WB or NB, no use after 12/31/2007) , , , , (WB or NB until 12/31/2007, NB only thereafter) Air SAR 3023, 5680, 8364 khz(lifeboat/survival craft), 4125 khz(distress/safety with ships and coast stations) MHz emergency and distress MHz SAR secondary & training MHz SAR primary USCG/DOD Joint SAR MHz AM initial contact, MHz AM working Military SAR wideband FM US Army/USN SAR AM AM USAF SAR VHF Marine Channels 6, 9, 15, 16, 21A, 23A, 81A, 83A 61

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