From 3185be3eefc6b208fbb0378914f4574ca908365f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: George Peppard Date: Thu, 16 May 2024 16:04:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add details about radios --- docs/society/logistics/radios.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/society/logistics/radios.md diff --git a/docs/society/logistics/radios.md b/docs/society/logistics/radios.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..262576b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/society/logistics/radios.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Radios + +At some events it is useful to issue handheld radios to event staff and volunteers. + +These are predominantly Motorola MOTOTRBO UHF radios (DP4801e, DP2400, DP1400, etc.) but (especially on analogue channels) other cheaper and more readily available radios can be used instead. + +SUSU has a supply of Motorola DP1400 radios which can be hired out on request but cannot be reprogrammed to use the SRO codeplug. + +## Licensing + +In the UK it is required that the operator of the radio system holds a license. The cheapest licenses come in the form of UK Business Light and UK Suppliers Light licenses which allow usage of some shared frequencies across the entire country. + +It should be ensured that a committee member holds the right license before radios on the below frequencies (apart from SUSU's) are used. + +## Codeplug + +There are several channels which are a mix of DMR encrypted and unencrypted channels and full analogue channels. + +| Channel | Type and Details | Encryption | Frequency | License | +|-|-|-|-|-| +| SRO 1 | DMR (CC7 TS1) | MOTOTRBO Enhanced Privacy | 456.3875 | UK Suppliers Light | +| SRO 2 | DMR (CC9 TS2) | No | 456.9250 | UK Suppliers Light | +| SRO 3 | Analogue | No | 461.8875 | UK Suppliers Light | +| SRO 4 | Analogue | No | 458.8125 | UK Business Light | + +At some events, SUSU channels are also used, which are not published here for obvious reasons. + +### Encryption + +Encryption keys for the channels using MOTOTRBO privacy are available from the Technical Officer.