WICEN Vic: WICEN Training Day Sunday 6 October

[Tony Langdon]

Unfortunately, transport is now a major issue for me, and overnight
stays aren't an option, because from October 5, my Saturdays are taken
up for the next 6 months.

However, from my perspective, my only point of contact for WICEN (Vic)
has been this mailing list.  Even if I had HF up (still on the todo
list), the timing of the net is incompatible with my schedule these days.

It would be good to be part of this discussion, but there's a number of
practical issues with the proposed format.

On 29/8/24 2:21 pm, Paul VK3DPW wrote:
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> Attention Members,
> Re: The recent notification of a training event.
> Im sorry that it was delayed - bad timing and weather - I think we
> have a much better solution now.
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> The landscape in the Emergency Service arena is changing rapidly.
> With regards to recent severe weather events - the frequency &
> severity of them seem to be increasing.
> Population growth is stretching facilities, budget restraints reducing
> services, infrastructure failures & the threat of cyber attacks.
>
> *WICEN Vic. needs to make some decisions.*
> Are we an auxiliary service for rallies & fun runs or a professional
> group prepared to fulfill our tasking in EMV (Emergency Management
> Victoria), or both?
> EMV listing precis:
> /- Participate and support local government in organising and
> conducting exercises identifying diferent communication strategies.
> - Provide appropriately trained radio operators to support agencies
> upon request.
> - Provide limited capability communications or supplementary
> facilities for and between response and/or recovery agencies,
> specifically
>    provision of alternate systems when existing systems are not
> functional or do not exist.
> - Provide limited capability communications between response, relief
> or recovery agencies and the community where conventional
>   communications facilities are not available or not functional.
> - Work with other agencies to provide alternate, limited capability
> for emergency radio communications networks where required./
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> We have a legal role to fill and we need to get organised and prepare
> for future requirements.
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> Now is the time that we need to stand up a professional face to the
> other services.
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> At last years EMV tabletop exercise on Extreme Heatwave at the City of
> Cassey MEMPC, the Optus outage had just happened.
> Lack of communications became a major factor in the planning of scenarios.
> In my opinion, its fair to say that complacency has set in, along with
> blind trust in modern infrastructure. The thinking is changing though.
> There is a widening void that needs to be filled.
> We are in the Box Seat so to say - They wont look for help from CB or
> AR clubs -  it would be a very brave or desperate Incident Controller
> that involves untrained, unknown people.
> If they know about us, they will look to us IF they trust us.
> The recent Microsoft situation has pushed things along further.
> In discussions with the various services, I ask them to consider their
> contingency plans. What is the bare minimum that would help them carry
> on in various circumstances. I say that
> we may already be able to fulfill the need, or can investigate ways to
> achieve their ends. We just need to have the conversation!
>
> *Putting the cart before the horse?*
> WICEN membership and Training.
> There are many 'Hams' out there that are keen to be helpful in some
> way. They are ripe and keen to partake in structured training &
> accreditation.
> They need to feel that they are achieving goals and are appreciated
> (this includes our current members).
> Membership - We wont attract new members if we cant offer appropriate
> training.
> Training - We wont be taken seriously by the other services if we dont
> have appropriately trained members.
>
> Lets push the ball forward.
> This is an invitation to WICEN Vic members to attend a 'Think Tank'
> training & practical day on 6 October.
> The goal for the day is to flesh out ideas & difficulties and make
> decisions about the future thrust of WICEN Vic.
> Here is the chance for all members to help set the agenda.
>
> To discuss a training regime that can be mostly completed online. Yes,
> some areas cant be online, but I can say, there wont be a paper
> message pad to be found anywhere!
> To review the current, and set a new syllabus of training modules and
> accreditation.
> To dissect an online training module on Advanced Winlink.
> To explore Trak, Pactor, Aredn, EmconWin, APRS with practical stations
> and demonstrations.
> To explore alternative technologies that can add to our expertise and
> value. CB, Starlink, others?
> To explore the WICEN Equipment Trailer.
> To explore interference and good installation practices.
> To collate areas to canvas for new members (CB Clubs, 4WD clubs, AR
> Clubs, SES, CFA etc. organisations.
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> The event will be at the Dromana Drive-In, Sunday 6 October 2024.
> Start: 10:00 hours.
> Camping overnight Saturday 5th - Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch provided
> (and a movie or 2).
> This will be only available to WICEN Vic. members. A private think
> tank so to speak.
>
> Please indicate your availability ASAP.
> Paul.Whitaker at vic.wicen.org.au
> wicen at dromanadrivein.com.au
> 0414314025
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73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com

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