Radio Communications Officer

1. Description

The Chief of Radio Communications manages the planning and operation of the event radio and communications networks, ensuring that there is a free flow and constant exchange of information between the various motor sport Officials and particularly that any response to a safety-related incident is properly coordinated with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Rescue Officer.

 

The club has a number of UHF hand held and car mounted radios that have 3 private channels programmed which ensure communication between the Start Line, Timing Van, Medical Team, Fire Crews, Race Control and Registration.

DLRA Channel 1 is used specifically for Track 1 officials. (Repeater channel to give starter track 1 hand-held and others, on this channel, good coverage. Entire length of MAIN track due to repeater).

DLRA Channel 2 is used specifically for Track 2 officials. (Repeater channel to give starter track 2 hand-held and others, on this channel, good coverage. Entire competition area due to repeater).

DLRA Channel 3 is the "Oh Shit" channel and is a simplex channel. (No repeater best used with fixed 25watt radios)

 

2. Responsibility

To have a thorough understanding of the event organisation and the area in which the event is taking place, in order to establish an effective communication network prior to the event. To ensure that contingencies are in place to cover potential loss of the primary communication system. To manage a timed event log so that observations can be consulted during and after the event and organise the collection of any written reports. To ensure compliance with any legislation concerning the use of radio communications equipment

 

It is the responsibility of the Radio Officer to set up the repeaters for DLRA Channels 1 and 2.

The Radio Officer will also set up the repeater from DLRA Channel 1 to General Broadcast UHF Channel 20.

It is the responsibility of the Event Secretary to distribute the hand held and fixed radios to appropriate officials.

 

3. Tasks

3.1 Set Up

The repeaters will be unloaded from the club truck and the Radio Officer will set them up.

The radios will be unloaded from the club truck and stored at Registration for officials to pick them up.

 

3.2 During the event

The radio officer will check that the repeaters and solar panel charging system are operating properly.

Each official that has a hand-held UHF radio is responsible for re-charging the unit each night.

There is generator power for re-charging radios at the Start Line, Timing Van and Registration.

The only exception to this is the Pre-Stage radios, they will be picked up and returned to Registration for safe-keeping and charging each day.

 

3.3 Pack Up

At the conclusion of Speed Week all officials are to return radios to Registration. The Event Secretary will check the radios are in their boxes and then load into the club truck.

 

4. Knowledge and Skills

 

5. Equipment

#

Position

Name

Device  

1

Race Control

Steve Charlton

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

2

Event Director

Steve Charlton

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

3

Event Director

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

4

Event Coordinator 1

Rob Carroll

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

5

Event Coordinator 2

Greg Telford

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

6

Ambulance

Scott Lewis

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

7

Fire and Rescue

Northern Rescue

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

8

Fire and Rescue

Northern Rescue

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

9

Fire and Rescue

Southern Rescue

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

10

Fire and Rescue

Southern Rescue

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

11

Registration

Greg Wapling

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae & PSA126 12v 7amp Power Supply

12

Timers Ute

Bruce Willmott

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

13

Track 1 Timing Van

Bruce Willmott

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae & PSA126 12v 7amp Power Supply with headphones

14

Track 1 Start Line

Harry DeRee

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger with headphones

15

Track 2 Timing Van

Bruce Willmott

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae & PSA126 12v 7amp Power Supply

16

Track 2 Start Line

Harry DeRee

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger with headphones

17

Car Tech Inspect

Lionel West

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

18

Bike Tech Inspect

Graham Hadley

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

19

Repeater

 

IC-FR6000 UHF Repeater Programmed Diplexer DP4547-9161-1R, Base Antenna & 10mt Coaxial lead, 12v 100AH Battery

20

Fuel Monitor

Shane Ciccozzi

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

21

Tractor

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

22

Kenny Truck

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

23

Car Tech Inspect

Bob Ellis

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

24

Bike Tech Inspect

Graham Hadley

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

25

Pre-Stage

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

26

Pre-Stage

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

27

Ambulance

Scott Lewis

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

28

Fire and Rescue

Russell Branson

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

29

President

Greg Wapling

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

30

Track 1 Start Line

Harry DeRee

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger with headphones and antenna

31

Track 2 Start Line

Harry DeRee

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger with headphones and antenna

32

 

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

33

 

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

34

 

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

35

 

 

IC-41W UHF Hand-held Radio & desktop charger

36

Tractor

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

37

 

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

38

 

 

IC-400PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

39

Repeater

 

IC-FR6000 UHF Repeater Programmed Diplexer DP4547-9161-1R, Base Antenna & 10mt Coaxial lead, 12v 100AH Battery

40

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

41

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

42

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

43

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

44

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

45

 

 

IC-41PRO UHF Hand-held CB & desktop charger

46

 

 

IC-410PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

47

 

 

IC-410PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mag Base

48

Club Truck

Rod Hadfield

IC-410PRO UHF Transceiver & Antennae with Mirror Bracket

 

6. Escalation

 

Note: The difference between an executive committee member’s role and other roles
A executive committee member role is a strategic position within the club and consequently, a executive committee member is responsible for governing the club. A executive committee member’s role should not be confused with the management and operational roles of an organisation (like a Race Director, Inspector, Timer or Starter). The day-to-day work of the organisation is managed and completed by these volunteers with the club. Unless you also hold an execution (operational) role, it is not your responsibility to perform or be involved in the day-to-day running of the club.

Executive Committee

 

General Committee

 

Event Committee