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table of contents
radio protocols …...................... 3
bendix king radios ….. ............ 4
bk radios- changing groups....... 5
primary radio channels.................6
radio frequencies – grp 1 …........ 9
radio frequencies – grp 2 …........ 10
radio frequencies – grp 3 …........ 11

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RADIO PROTOCOLS
All operational fire communications will utilize assigned radio frequencies for the
fire area.

radio traffic priority:

• Emergencies involving injury or possible loss of life or property
• Initial fire reports, fire reports, fire suppression activities, aerial resource
dispatching, and aerial patrol
• Routine fire work (lineups, weather, fire logistics, ordering, etc)
• Administration traffic

correct use of radios

The Fire Department Radio System is provided for fast and effective
communications during routine and emergency operations. The reliability of the
system depends on correct use and operation of the radio equipment. The
following rules pertain to radio transmissions (messages) and radio monitoring
(listening).

• Think about the message before transmitting.

• When transmitting on portable radios, hold the radio so the antenna is
vertical to the ground.
• Remember the range of portable or hand-held radios is limited when
accessing the repeater even under the best of circumstances. In-
vehicle mobile radios are best at reaching the repeater when talking to
dispatch or other responders.
• Hold the microphone or the face of the portable radio two to three
inches from the mouth and speak directly into the microphone.
• When transmitting, depress the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch and swallow
once before talking
• Speak in a clear voice at a normal tone and rate. Do not yell, whisper,
speak too fast, or too slow.
• When called on the radio, respond with the correct call-sign and be
ready to receive the information.
• Stand with back to wind when talking

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bendix king radios

cloning:
• Attach master switch (RED button) to master radio

• Turn on master radio

• Put master in program mode – press RED button and FCN key until
display shows ---ID

• Enter password (0000000), push ENT

• Attach other end of radio to clone radio

• Turn on clone radio

• Press ( * ) key on master radio - display will flash PROG

• Press the FCN key - master will load to the clone

• Master will resume flashing PROG when successful

• Turn off clone radio- disconnect the cable

how to put the radio into programming mode

To put the radio in programming mode:

Attach programming plug or Master side of cloning cable to the accessory

jack. Press and hold both the switch on the plug/cable and the ‘FCN’ key on
the keypad until the display prompts you for an ID. Enter the 6 digit
password and press the ‘ENT’ key.

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how to change groups, add or remove channels

• Turn off both scan switches before doing the following.

• To change groups: press ‘#’ followed by the 2 digit group number and
then press ‘ENT’ key.

• To add current channel to scan list: press the ‘ENT’ key.

• To remove current channel from scan list: press the ‘CLR’ key.

• To enable Code Guard on current channel from pick list press the
number key associated with Code you want to use. Press ’00’ to clear.

programming a channel:
• Insert programming plug into the side connector of the radio. Tighten
screw to firmly affix plug.
• Turn on radio.
• Press and hold the master switch on the programming plug and [FCN]
simultaneously.
• The password prompt displays. Example: “-- -- -- ID”
• Enter six-digit password and press ENT. Password defaults to
000000.
• The channel displays. Example: CH 00
• Enter channel number, use two digits, and press ENT. Example: To
enter channel 1, enter 01.
• Press # to toggle to narrowband or wideband. An N displayed next to
the channel indicates narrowband. When the N is not displayed the
radio is set for wideband.
• Press FCN.
• The receive frequency displays. Example: 163.00000
• RX—Receive Frequency.
• If receive frequency is correct, press FCN to advance to the next menu
item.

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primary radio system assignments

1 SFCFD Repeater, Primary

2 SFCFD Repeater Edgewood
3 Tact 3 La Cienega / Pojoaque
4 Tact 4 Tesuque / Hondo
5 Tact 5 La Puebla
6 Tact 6 Eldorado & Agua Fria
7 Tact 7 Turquoise Trail
8 State Fire
9 Tact 9 Tactical
10 SF City Fire Dispatch
11 SF City Fire Tact
12 SFCFD Repeater 2
13 SFCFD Repeater 3
14 Edgewood Repeater
15 Pojoaque Repeater
16 Pecos Repeater
17 Espanola 911, direct
18 SFSO Repeater
19 SF County Roads Repeater
20 NMSP LEN
21 SFCFD Simplex 1
22 SFCFD Simplex 2
23 SFCFD Simplex 3
24 Edgewood Simplex
25 Pojoaque Simplex
26 NMSP Car to Car
27 SFSO Car to Car
28 SF County Roads direct
29 Pecos Simplex
30 ABQ Main Fire
31 BCFD Mutual Aid
32 BCFD Emergency Management
33 Torrance EMS-5
34 Torrance EMS-6

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35 Moriarty Admin
36 Sandoval Co EMS
37 Sandoval Co Cochiti
38 Sandoval Co Placitias
39 Sandoval Co Pajarito
40 Sandoval Co. SO
41 Weather
42 NM Forestry Adm
43 NM Forestry Fire
44 SNF Zone
45 NPS Bandalier
46 SAR 155.160
47 SAR 155.235
48 SAR 155.400
49 Pojoaque Pueblo PD direct
50 Pojoaque Pueblo PD Rpt

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radio frequencies

group 1 – santa fe county

Rec freq Rec cg Tx feq TxCG label

1 154.41500 156.7 158.97000 156.7 RPT 1
2 154.23500 156.7 150.77500 156.7 RPT 2
3 154.26500 156.7 154.26500 156.7 LAC/POJ
4 154.19000 156.7 154.19000 156.7 TES/HOND
5 153.99500 156.7 153.99500 156.7 LA P
6 154.38500 156.7 154.38500 156.7 ELD AF
7 154.13000 156.7 154.13000 156.7 TT
8 154.31000 000.0 154.31000 000.0 STATE F
9 153.80000 156.7 153.80000 156.7 CHIM
10 154.34000 000.0 154.34000 000.0 SFC
11 154.41500 000.0 154.41500 000.0 SFC T
12 154.41500 156.7 158.97000 141.3 SFEDGRPT
13 154.01000 156.7 159.45000 156.7 RPT 3
14 151.04000 156.7 156.07500 156.7 EDG RPT
15 000.0 000.0 000.0000 000.0 CHAN 15
16 000.0 000.0 000.0000 000.0 CHAN 16

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group 2 santa fe operations

Rec freq Rec cg Tx feq TxCG label

1 168.05000 000.0 165.05000 000.0 TAC 1
2 168.20000 000.0 168.20000 000.0 TAC 2
3 168.60000 100.0 168.60000 000.0 TAC 3
4 154.23500 156.7 150.77500 156.7 SFC RPT 2
5 153.99500 156.7 153.99500 156.7 TAC 5
6 159.42000 000.0 159.42000 156.7 NMSF 1
7 169.20000 000.0 169.20000 000.0 SNZ AG
8 154.31000 000.0 154.31000 000.0 ST FIRE
9 153.80000 156.7 153.80000 156.7 TAC 9
10 172.30000 000.0 171.55000 103.5 SNF TESU
11 154.01000 156.7 159.45000 156.7 LEO IC
12 172.30000 000.0 171.55000 156.7 SNF ELK
13 172.30000 000.0 171.55000 131.8 SNF CPEL
14 172.30000 000.0 172.30000 000.0 SNF 1
15 000.0 000.0 000.0000 000.0 CHAN 15
16 000.0 000.0 000.0000 000.0 CHAN 16

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group 3 - rmp

Rec freq Rec cg Tx feq TxCG label

1 154.31000 000.0 154.31000 000.0 ST FIRE
2 159.42000 000.0 159.42000 156.7 NMSF 1
3 159.22500 100.0 159.22500 000.0 NMSF 2
4 170.52500 000.0 170.52500 110.9 ABZ
5 169.97500 000.0 169.97500 000.0 GLZ N
6 169.17500 000.0 169.17500 000.0 GLZS TAZ
7 169.12500 000.0 169.12500 000.0 LNZ
8 1172.3000 000.0 172.30000 000.0 SNZ
9 168.05000 000.0 168.05000 000.0 TAC1 T/L
10 168.20000 000.0 168.20000 000.0 TAC2 G/S
11 168.60000 000.0 168.60000 000.0 TAC3 ABZ
12 168.35000 000.0 168.35000 000.0 CAMP
13 169.20000 000.0 169.20000 000.0 SNZ AG
14 169.15000 000.0 169.15000 000.0 ABZ AG
15 166.68750 000.0 166.68750 000.0 LNZ AG
16 171.47500 000.0 171.47500 000.0 GLZ AG

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