Operator Task Book

Tactical messages are created by operators who are in a situation where they cannot create a formal, formatted message before relaying it over the radio.

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Outpost Packet Message Manager Procedures

Outpost is a Windows-based program that automates sending and receiving packet messages on most amateur-radio bulletin-board systems (BBS) and TNC personal mailboxes. Kitsap County ACS/ARES/RACES/ACS uses Outpost to facilitate relaying messages between emergency-response agencies.

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Outpost Send / Receive Time Slots

Our digital packet-radio network operates at the best efficiency when stations take turns accessing the two bulletin-board systems on our AX.25 network. To this end we have created time slots for sending and receiving traffic on the busy channels.

Outpost Packet Message Manager automates the Send/Receive operation. This provides a method of spreading network activity to maximize bandwidth efficiency. We created predefined time slots so stations are assigned to a specific channel-use time.

The Time Slot Name consists of two values separated by an underscore; example: 03_02. The first value identifies how often, in minutes, Outpost commands a Send/Receive operation. In the 03_02 example, Outpost Sends/Receives every three minutes.

The second value identifies which minute after the hour the first Send/Receive occurs. Outpost repeats the Send/Receive operation by the interval denoted by the number of minutes in the first value.

In the 03_02 example, the Send/Receive is performed two minutes after the hour, and every three minutes.

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Packet Setup Scripts

Packet setup scripts are being modified to incorporate lessons learned during the recent stress-test exercise. New versions will be posted when available.