- Improve and test communications with all State Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) and Local Health Departments by having one statewide exercise and three local exercises
- Link the first phase of WeComm repeaters and develop and publish linking procedures
- Ensure all WI ARES/RACES teams update their rosters with the SEC, or his/her designate, at least annually
- Publish recommended WI ARES/RACES member station guidelines:
- VHF Base Station – minimum 6DB gain antenna at 20 feet high with 20 watts of transmitter power
- UHF Base Station – Implement a UHF base station if not already part of the member’s system
- HF Station – 75 meters, ensure antenna efficiency and as much operating power as legally and practically possible
- HF Station – 160 meters, install a transmitting antenna, if possible
- Use the Incident Command System for all ARES/RACES public service special events
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