2. T RAINING V OLUNTEERS The ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communication Course EC-001 (2011) Session Two

3. Reminder Complete two DHS/FEMA Courses IS-100.b Introduction to ICS IS-700 National Incident Management System Http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp

4. Session Two Topic Session 1 – Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b Session 2 – Topics 6, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 8, 9, 10 Session 3 – Topics 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Session 4 – Topics 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Session 5 – Topics 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Session 6 – Topics 28, 29, Summary, Final Exam

5. Topic 7d – FCC Ruling on Drills and Employees

6. Background FCC prohibits any use of Amateur Radio for the benefit of an employer New exceptions – July 14, 2010 Under certain limited circumstances

7. Certain limited circumstances During Disaster Preparedness Drills Can be government or non-government sponsored Can be employees of entities participating Non-Government Sponsored Drills Limited to one hour per week Twice in a calendar year can be up to 72 hours New Ruling: An ARES member using an employer-provided station to check into a local ARES net as an individual is not necessarily transmitting on behalf of the employer.

8. Summary Any questions before the quiz?

9. Take 30 Seconds adjust your workspace

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23. Topic 7d Question 1.What is a maximum amount of time a radio amateur can participate in a government sponsored drill on behalf of their employer? A.One hour B.72 hours twice a year C.There is no limit D.Never

24. Topic 7d Question 2.What is the maximum amount of time a radio amateur can participate in a non- government sponsored drill on behalf of their employer? A.One hour a week B.Never C.There is no limit D.No limit if it is for a hospital

25. Topic 7d Question 3.Your employer wants you to design and operate an Amateur Radio system between office buildings so his business can still function if the phones and Intranet are down. He says that for him, “No phones is an emergency.” Should you do it? A.Yes B.No

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46. A NY Q UESTIONS B EFORE S TARTING T OPIC 8?