Action Plan (as of 2026-05-25 >> 2026-07-27 - in progress - see NOTES)

Intent:
To establish an emergency communications network (ECN) of like-minded people by helping to organize, train, support and integrate Local Networks and independent operators across Canada and beyond.

The overall network will be two-tiered (see image below). The lower tier consists of Local Networks using local comms devices (eg VHF/UHF, CB and LoRa). In the upper tier, the lower tier networks are connected through independent operators using a digital-HF platform to ensure greater connection reliability over long distances.

The overall network is standardized around preferred technology and protocol options, which each group can adapt as they see fit:

• Lower Tier - Local Comms Technology (Baofeng Option - LoRa? CB?)
• Upper Tier - Long Distance Comms Technology (SDR/JS8/???/Radio) - aka SDR Option)
• Messaging Protocols
• Local Network Protocols

Lines of Effort (LoE):

• Recruiting and Promotion
  • building the network by connecting with like-minded people and groups and encouraging active membership
• Research
  • investigating relevant technologies and protocols in order to identify preferred options
• Education
  • providing individuals and groups with information and training so they can become active members of the network
• Procurement
  • assisting individuals and groups in the acquisition of preferred device options
• Testing Drills
  • conducting regular (quarterly) emergency drills so that groups will be ready if and when the need arises
• Support
  • providing the relevant resources and capabilities to facilitate each LoE including website, Telegram, email, etc.

Requirements:
    • Hams / Volunteers / Teams / Systems / Resources


Next Steps:

• prepare for Preppers Meet (Jul 9-12, 2026)
• standardize SDR Option
• develop Training schedule
• prepare for the next Emergency Drill (EmDrill#6 - Oct 29 2026)
• develop Local Network Protocol
• develop Messaging Protocol
• pursue LoRa test network
• pursue CB test network
• improve the Procurement process
• provide aid to get Licensed (Toolkit, Training, Testing)

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Current State:

2026-07-21

• first Review Meeting (see NOTES)

2024-04-08

• First Emergency Drill.

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NOTES:

From Review Meeting 2026-07-21

• start working like a net, being a net
  • start Tuesday meeting like a net
    
• develop levels of achievement - newbie to elmer
  • focus on training
  • focus on license
• develop protocols for both levels
  • become familiar with other emcomm protocols, including government

    • mapping
        ◦ to document the network in order to facilitate the relaying of messages
    • protocols
        ◦ to address how comms should be undertaken, security etc.
    • emergency drills
        ◦ to plan and conduct SHTF drills
organization
    • member communication
        ◦ website / Telegram / email / events
    • recruitment
        ◦ to recruit and onboard groups and individuals into the network
    • admin
        ◦ to address the back office needs of the network, meetings, etc
services
    • learning
        ◦ to make climbing the emcomms learning curve easier
    • purchasing
        ◦ to facilitate the purchasing and resale of products to members
    • programming
        ◦ to establish the capability to program devices as needed
    • manufacturing
        ◦ to develop and produce goods for the members (antenna kits, LoRa units, etc.)
    • research
        ◦ to identify and pursue technological opportunities