[KYHAM] KEN Training for Feb. 11: The KERR

[Ron Dodson]

The KERR is broken down into sections which address
many more topics than just what we have talked about so
far. Written for both the novice and the 'old-timer' it
is hoped that this will be one of your most valued
reference manuals at your station. 

As the Table of Contents will show, the designers of
the KERR and those like myself who came after, have
tried our best to make it as comprehensive as possible.

Article 2  gives internet links with the most up to
date info on leadership in our changing world.  As we
are ALL volunteers in the leadership structure and are
also all to human, sometimes health and other concerns
necessitate that names and other info can change
quickly.  With this in mind we opted to go with this
approach as opposed to actually placing 'current at
time of publication' info on the page as had been done
in the past which could be out of date in days, weeks
or even a month following release. It is suggested that
you routinely check these lists and make updates as
needed.

Article 3 lists the duties or JOB DESCRIPTIONS of many
of our volunteer posts.  Nope, we don't make a dime off
of our time spent on ARES any more than the average
ARES
member.  It is strictly a labor of love for amateur
radio and our communities that we serve in these
positions.  Please note that the ARRL requires league
membership for those serving as;

Section Emergency Coordinator 	3.1
District Emergency Coordinator 	3.2
Local Emergency Coordinator 	3.3
Official Emergency Station 	3.5

While, Assistant Emergency Coordinator 3.4 does not
require ARRL membership.

Kentucky ARES Structure	3.6  explains in brief terms
how we are organized and will be examined in detail
next week.

Article 4 details Operations and covers everything from
EOC guidelines to our operational frequencies which
have been addressed in much detail these past two
weeks.

Article 5 looks at Digital Communications modes Packet
and APRS.  Our lack of work in the PSK 31 area is
obvious in this revision and if enough interest is
shown, we will likely add this to the next version.  

Article 6 briefly addresses Section Level and Local
nets.

The Appendices are useful reference tools and hold
massive quantities of information for the public
service oriented ham.  Many ask which district that
this or that county is in.  In Appendix A, Districts
are listed
showing which counties are in each of the fourteen
areas. 
Appendix B, on the other hand is an alphabetical list
of all 120 counties and shows which district each
individual county is in.  A graphic representation of
this is also available in Appendix J on Page 44 where a
Ky state map is displayed showing each area's
geographic location.   

Appendices C, D, E, and F list information on ARES
coordinators, key phone numbers and other important
references.

For those who wish a guide to the National Traffic
System and Radiogram Message handling I invite you to
visit Appendix G, on Pages 29-34 where we have
undertaken an extensive overview of the NTS
organization, message
writing and included info on message handling
instructions and ARL
abbreviated Radiogram standardized texts.  

Section Net preambles are found in Appendix H. Page 35
has the KEN preamble used on Monday evening Training
sessions while Page 36 has the KEN Emergency ACTIVATION
Preamble. The Ky Traffic Net Preamble can be found on
Page 37 and a discussion of KYN & KSN NET PROCEDUREs is
located on page  38.  This is a concise 'primer' for
those wanting to check into these two Ky CW Nets, yet
hold back from doing so in fear that they lack the
experience and understanding of net procedures.

Appendix I is a concise Kentucky ARES DEC/EC Basic
Training Reference Manual in which we show you 
additional reference sites on a wide range of 
public service topics and concerns.

Appendix K not only lists the organizations the ARRL
has Memoranda of Understanding with, each MOU is
actually included in its entirety for convenience.

Appendix L is merely a cover page where your local
plans/SOP's can be added to the binder for a complete
reference.  Many local plans are on the web site for
download and print out.

Appendix M is the complete text and Attorney General's
Opinion of the often asked for "Ky Scanner Law", KRS
432.570  which includes the important (from an amateur
standpoint) statement in this quoted excerpt...
.
(4) Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit
the possession of a radio by:
    (c) An individual who possesses such a radio,
provided it is capable of receiving radio transmissions
only and is not capable of sending or transmitting
radio messages, at his place of residence; licensed
commercial auto towing trucks; newspaper reporters and
photographers; disaster and emergency services
personnel authorized in writing by the state director
of disaster and emergency service (for state personnel)
or chief executive of the city or county (for their
respective personnel); a person holding a valid license
issued by the Federal Communications Commission in the
amateur radio service; peace officers authorized in
writing by the head of their law enforcement agency,
Commonwealth's attorneys and their assistants, county
attorneys and their assistants, except that it shall be
unlawful to use such radio to facilitate any criminal
activity or to avoid apprehension by law enforcement
officers. Violation of this section shall, in addition
to any other penalty prescribed by law, result in a
forfeiture to the local law enforcement agency of such
radio.