For single county activations, contact the county EC directly. The Crown Digital System is an adjunct to voice communications systems. Through a high altitude digital repeater system in Starke, districtwide coverage is possible. ARES officials may use the Crown Digital System to communicate with each other or to pass traffic when loads warrant. Plans should be finalized and material moved into position.
Formal nets begin operation and operators are deployed.
RED indicates the highest level of alert. Only high priority messages or information is handled. BLUE indicates that an activation is winding down. Nets may reduce hours of operation. When an activation ceases, ECs and other key participants should report services rendered and activity involvement to the DEC so that ARES and Amateur Radio receive appropriate credit for our efforts.