[Elecraft] Paper Logs (was Audio mixers)

[Edward R Cole]

This reply is kind of OT, but you might find that emergency comms 
often utilizes a second person for logging messages while the radio 
operator concentrates on comms.

I retired in 2009 after 15 years working as comm tech for a major 
(one of three in Alaska) oil spill recover organization (OSRO).  I 
rarely worked as radio operator but I was in-charge of the total 
operations of comms which is part of Logistics in the Incident 
Command System (ICS).

Using two operators one primary and other assisting with recording 
messages improved speed and accuracy considerably.  Communications is 
one of the most difficult parts of an emergency response, and without 
efficient comms the whole process bogs down.  The oil industry had no 
understanding of ICS when the Exxon Valdez grounded in 1989 so much 
was learned/improved in the aftermath.  The basic form came from 
military comms and first applied to USFS fire response.

Two sets of ears and two heads improves comms a whole bunch (even ham 
contesting, if it is complicated).  Our local FD operation uses 
computer logging but still often have a logger assistant.  Plus It is 
a great way to introduce FD to newbies.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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