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==Codes/Units/Station Lists==
 
==Codes/Units/Station Lists==
Most parks still operate "legacy" radio systems which predate the STARS system for internal communications of day-to-day operations. The standard callsign for each park's main office is a combination of the park name (or abbreviation) as a prefix and a suffix of "100." For example Pocahontas State Park's callsign is "P O 100" whereas Belle Isle State Park may be "Belle Isle 100."
 
  
State Park Police Conservation Officers use the prefix "C R" and their badge number.  This callsign is used both on the legacy radio system internally and externally with the STARS or SIRS radios.  Officers using locality radios may have separate callsigns, in addition to the standard ''CR number''.  Because the ''CR Number'' is based off of ones badge it does not represent rank or location.
 
  
 
==State Park Unit Numbers==
 
==State Park Unit Numbers==
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State Parks operate "legacy" radio systems at each park which predate the STARS system.  These legacy systems utilize base, mobile, and portable radios, and in a few instances repeaters.
  
*Unit Numbering Park name + 1 
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In most cases the main office of each park is outfitted with a base station which is monitored during regular business hours for the park. The callsigns for these locations are typically the park name or an abbreviation of the park name and the number designation of "100." For example Pocahontas State Park's office is "P O 100." Additional staff would use the same prefix and sequential number. The numbering system varies from site to site.  As most users of the system are "casual" radio users, and because the legacy radios are not unified across the state, users may often forego the prefix and simply use the numbers.
*Park Manager Park name + 2 
 
*Assistant Park Manager Park name + 3 
 
*Chief Ranger for Operations Park name + 4
 
 
Chief Ranger for Programs Law Enforcement certified Park Rangers use either a callsign indicating their badge number, begining in the letters "DCR" folow by a three digit badge number or by the park name and an assigned number. Some state parks will also have local law enforcement radio systems within their vehicles. Some parks, but not all, may also have the SIRS channel (39.54) for local communications. It's basically up to the administrator of each park.
 
 
 
  
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The callsign for the State Park Police Conservation Officers is the prefix "C R" and ones badge number.  This ''CR Number'' is used on both the legacy system and for law enforcement communications on the STARS and SIRS radio systems. Officers using locality radio systems may use their ''CR Numbers'' or a unit number assigned by the locality.
  
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Because the CR Number is based on one's badge number it does not represent ones rank, title, or location.
  
  

Revision as of 15:16, 21 November 2017

Codes/Units/Station Lists

State Park Unit Numbers

State Parks operate "legacy" radio systems at each park which predate the STARS system. These legacy systems utilize base, mobile, and portable radios, and in a few instances repeaters.

In most cases the main office of each park is outfitted with a base station which is monitored during regular business hours for the park. The callsigns for these locations are typically the park name or an abbreviation of the park name and the number designation of "100." For example Pocahontas State Park's office is "P O 100." Additional staff would use the same prefix and sequential number. The numbering system varies from site to site. As most users of the system are "casual" radio users, and because the legacy radios are not unified across the state, users may often forego the prefix and simply use the numbers.

The callsign for the State Park Police Conservation Officers is the prefix "C R" and ones badge number. This CR Number is used on both the legacy system and for law enforcement communications on the STARS and SIRS radio systems. Officers using locality radio systems may use their CR Numbers or a unit number assigned by the locality.

Because the CR Number is based on one's badge number it does not represent ones rank, title, or location.


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