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Operation Smokey Horizons

 

What is it?

Operation Smokey Horizons is a 24 hour operational exercise conducted to test individuals and clubs true emergency communications abilities. OSH is a 100% true grid down exercise. From the start of the exercise till the end of the exercise participants will be required to only communicate via battery or generator. Operators must conduct operations outside of their primary residence extra points awarded for O and M stations. The main goal is to communicate across the state and to other surrounding states without the use of any shore or grid power or traditionally normal means of communication.

 

Station Classes 

Stations claiming outside status must remain in an outdoor location for the entire duration of the exercise. This can be in their yard, a park, or any other outdoor area that has access to cell service, electricity, and water.

Stations designated as mobile must stay in or near their vehicle. A mobile unit can be a car, truck, or RV and may function as either a rover or a fixed station. At no time should the station be powered by grid electricity.

Stations designated as an OR must operate from a remote location lacking cell service, an electrical grid, or running water and is not easily accessible by paved road.