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Channels for SCSAR Use

449                Dispatch repeater in Thompson Falls. 
670                Dispatch repeater in Plains
Green Mtn      Dispatch repeater in Trout Creek
Oliver Point     Dispatch repeater in Hot Springs.

With all dispatch repeater, communication between SAR units should be kept to a minimum.  Law enforcement, Fire and EMS all use and monitor these.  We use them to talk with dispatch.

SarTac            Main channel for Sanders County SAR communication.  
Safety            Shared with Road Crew.  Coverage around Plains / Paradise.
Safety North    FUTURE. Shared with Road Crew.  Covers Thompson River Valley.
DNRC North    Emergency Use.  Covers Thompson River Valley.
Purple            State Wide Search and Rescue
Red                Most Fire/EMS Agencies monitor this.  Used as a tac for Fire.
SWAT            Law enforcement talk.  Not monitored by SAR except fair.
                       Swat is only in our base radio at the fair.
White            Communication from EMS to Hospital
Neon             Communication with Plains Ambulance
Tan                Communication with ALERT, MedStar helicopters.



Using Your Radio:

HT 1250 Handheld.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Fair Radio Operation.pdf
File Size: 536 kb
File Type: pdf
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Vehicle Radios.pdf
File Size: 552 kb
File Type: pdf
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UHF Radio.pdf
File Size: 541 kb
File Type: pdf
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Click on the files above to see the most updated information for how to use your radio, and the radios in vehicles and base. 


How long should my battery last?   Your radio battery should last an all day search and then some.  If your radio does not last all day on scan, please let me know so we can get some new batteries. Remember never leave your radio ON, and on a charger for an extended time.  It is better to charge it, and take it off to run down.

What if I want to get my own radio?   Please take a look at this page if you own or are interested in owning your own radio.  (buying your own radio)


More info about Ham  / Amateur Radio

Rough Repeater Coverage Maps

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Sanders County Repeater Coverage - EAST
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Sanders County Repeater Coverage - WEST
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