Welcome to the 

KANSAS and WESTERN MISSOURI Division

         S.A.T.E.R.N.            

Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network

      Dedicated to the support of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

INDEX TO THIS WEB PAGE:  

·         Want to become a S.A.T.E.R.N. member? 

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Brochure

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Story

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Division Nets and Meetings

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Division Leadership 2007

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Guideline For Emergency Response

·         S.A.T.E.R.N. Members Response Guidelines - New 2007

·         Kansas & Western Missouri Division S.A.T.E.R.N. County Coordinators 

·         Kansas & Western Missouri Division Salvation Army Facilities 

·         Kansas & Western Missouri Division Salvation Army Facilities - MAP

·         Midland Division [Missouri] Salvation Army Facilities 

NATIONAL SATERN WEB PAGE:    <   http://satern.org  > 

NATIONAL THE SALVATION ARMY WEB PAGE: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf

  Want to become a S.A.T.E.R.N. member?                  

The ARRL has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with The Salvation Army nationwide.  Through this MOU, ARES members will support The Salvation Army operations.

As an ARES or RACES member, I would like to encourage you to participate in The Salvation Army's own amateur radio network called SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network).  SATERN operates under the authority of the Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] Division of The Salvation Army national organization.  We serve every part of the World and provide emergency communications on disaster locations and support operations.

SATERN has adopted the same exact communications protocols as ARES, making it seamless to operate as members of both groups.  There is no conflict in being ARES and SATERN .… just as there is no conflict in ARES and RACES participation or RACES and SKYWARN participation.  SATERN provides an added regional seamless support network through our members.  As in ARES, we are to communicate with each other and have a plan for communications with the SATERN network when a disaster hits our local area.

On January 1, 1999 we began with 8 SATERN members in the Kansas & Western Missouri Division.  As of January 1, 2007 we had 176 enrolled members.  We have a Division wide HF weekly net setup for communications between members.  Other local and regional SATERN nets are shown on the National SATERN web page: http://satern.org.  The Salvation Army has been very supportive of our local Johnson County KS ARES group, giving us a free meeting place each month, as well as, a permanent location for our ARES command center at their facility.  With the commitment from ARES, they furnished all 8 antennas located there!

As a NATIONAL SATERN member, we are available to monitor the HF disaster nets and offer assistance for whatever is needed.  You can also support our local KANSAS DIVISION with limited assignments.

As a KANSAS DIVISION member, your primary duty on a daily basis is to report immediately any damage assessment from a disaster site to the local SATERN County Coordinator or directly to the local Salvation Army facility.  As an "on the scene" observer you can provide information, speeding up the reaction time and ensures bringing what is needed the first trip. Communications between the various Salvation Army operations would be our primary focus and may be requested to be on location at a shelter or in their mobile units.  As a qualified KANSAS DIVISION member you will have the opportunity to accept any assignment anywhere in the US, expenses reimbursed by The Salvation Army. 

I hope you decide to become a member of SATERN.  For membership, please complete the attached application and return TO  ME.  You will receive more information from the National SATERN Director.  To become a qualified DIVISION member, contact me for more information. 

 June Jeffers  KBØWEQ

  The S.A.T.E.R.N. Brochure  

Since its early beginnings, The Salvation Army has responded to man-made and natural disasters providing various services to victims and relief workers alike.  In recent years, the ever increasing incidence of disaster have required us to expand our ability to respond.  This has taken the form of specialized equipment, stockpiled supplies, along with the formation of volunteer teams.

The need to be able to communicate with our teams and equipment in the field is essential.  Good communications are the key to an effective response to any disaster.  The use of Amateur Radio by The Salvation Army will help us to render quick and effective service to those in need.

For many years, we had relied solely upon such groups as the ARRL to disperse personnel to us, during a disaster.  While this has served us well, we generally had no pre-disaster relationship with these operators.  As a result, they have little or no knowledge of our organization, services and capabilities.  To further enhance the use of Amateur Radio in our Disaster Services, in 1988 we developed the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network, known as SATERN.

SATERN is a corps of Amateur Radio volunteers who have united themselves with the Disaster Services program of The Salvation Army.  While we do not exclude the use of other Amateurs during a disaster, this group does provide us with the nucleus of our communications support system.  This will provide us with a complete communications capability, along with the use of cellular phones, CB, GMRS and business band frequencies.

The primary function of SATERN is to provide communications for the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services.  This corps of trained volunteers could also be called upon to assist in a variety of functions within the total operation of our disaster team and their mission of communications.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF S.A.T.E.R.N.: 

• >To develop and maintain a corps of Amateur Radio operators skilled in emergency traffic and communications to assist The Salvation Army during times of disaster.

• >Assist in training other Salvation Army personnel to access and use the resource of Amateur Radio for local, regional, national and international disasters.

• >Development of training materials and exercises designed to enhance the use of Amateur Radio within the Salvation Army Disaster Services programs.

SERVICES AND OPERATIONS preformed by SATERN volunteers may include:

• > Providing communications support for mobile units and field operations sites during major emergencies.

• > Emergency monitoring.

• > Coordinating the delivery of food, cots, blankets and other materials to shelters and other emergency centers.

• > Health & welfare inquiries.

• > Represent The Salvation Army Disaster Services at emergency operations command and service centers.

• > Participation in weekly radio nets for the development and continued readiness of the SATERN program.

• > Conducting training programs for individuals interested in securing an Amateur Radio license.

• > Provide other support as needed and appropriate.

•  

• TRAINING:

• On-going training sessions will be held for all team members.  Some will take place during actual team meetings, while others will be held during the weekly "nets".  Volunteers will be asked to complete training in areas such as:

• > Disaster traffic handling

• > Salvation Army organization

• > Disaster team operations

• > Health & welfare inquiries

• > Participation in local, state, regional and national communications exercises

• > Participation in other disaster drills

• > Other disaster training

• > Other forms of Amateur communications

Weekly SATERN radio nets will provide many of these opportunities for training and orientation, along with reports and updates on various disasters and activities.

WHO CAN BELONG TO SATERN?

Any licensed amateur radio operator is eligible to serve as a volunteer member of the SATERN team.  Many SATERN members also participate in other communications groups such as RACES, ARES, SKYWARN and local amateur clubs.

Prospective members should complete an application form providing pertinent information about themselves and their communications capabilities.  Upon acceptance into the local SATERN team, all members will automatically have their application forwarded to serve as part of the national SATERN program.

Members will be expected to participate in regular team meetings, exercises and actual emergencies.  All volunteers will be subject to an annual participation evaluation.

[information reprinted from S.A.T.E.R.N. Disaster Communications Brochure 1998]

   The S.A.T.E.R.N. Story   

      [reprinted from article published in the June 1991-   CENTRAL NEWS, Volume 21, Number 6]

The goal of SATERN is to develop a pool of trained emergency communications traffic handlers to provide support for The Salvation Army in times of disaster and also to educate Salvation Army personnel regarding the benefit and availability of amateur radio in their disaster plan.

SATERN planning began in 1988.  Art Evans (a ham radio operator who is a volunteer for The Salvation Army in Dubuque, Iowa) and I (then as Disaster Services Coordinator for the Heartland Division) talked about a nationwide Salvation Army radio network within the amateur community.  The obvious first step was to establish it in the Central Territory.  As the planning progressed, Captain Herbert Fuqua, then Divisional Secretary for the Heartland Division, and Major Robert Bonifield, Territorial Community Relations and Development Secretary, added their support.

A series of weekly Salvation Army Emergency Radio networks were established on local, regional and international amateur radio bands to expedite the task.  The first SATERN net was held in June of 1988, and these nets have been held continuously since that time. 

Today, SATERN volunteers communicate on the traditional amateur radio bands through voice, Morse code, radio teletype, computer-interfaced radio (packet), PSK31 and via satellite.  Messages are received and sent all over the world.

Training sessions are held on the air regarding Salvation Army structure, disaster responsibility and philosophy.  Salvation Army disaster news releases are broadcast on the nets and reports are passed from around the territory regarding current disasters.  SATERN volunteers have produced their own training manual and newsletter.  Soldiers, officers, advisory board members, long-time disaster volunteers and brand new volunteers to The Salvation Army have come on board this network .  SATERN has a mailing list of individuals who are part of the official membership or have adherent status.

The role of The Salvation Army amateur radio operators have evoked high regard for this service.  Congruent with this pioneer effort, has been a reflection of the Army we love -- to individuals all over our nation and world who have monitored the activity of SATERN on the air waves.

by:  Captain Patrick McPherson, WW9E       
       National Director of SATERN

The Salvation Army;  P. O. Box 1447;  Midland, MI 48641

  Kansas & Western Missouri Division

 S.A.T.E.R.N. NETS & MEETINGS  

Everyone is welcome to check in on any of our nets or attend any meetings!

 S.A.T.E.R.N. LEADERSHIP  

                       Division Emergency Coordinator               Assistant Division Emergency Coordinator
                       June Jeffers   KBØWEQ                            Rich Britain   NØENO
                       Email:   KSSATERN @ kc.rr.com             Email:   NØENO @ arrl.net

                      Division Net Coordinator                              Division HF Liaison
                      Larry Gunther   NØMTC                             Dan Reed   NØZIZ
                      Email:   NØMTC @ kc.rr.com                     Email:  dmreed10 @ earthlink.net 

                                                              Division HF Net Controls 
                         George McCarville WBØCNK                  Larry Gunther NØMTC           
                         Email:  WBØCNK @ juno.com                  Email:  NØMTC @ kc.rr.com   

                                                       Division Equipment Coordinators 
                        Trustee:  Jim Andera   KØNK                   Assistant Trustee:  Bill Stanton  ABØRG           
                        Email:   KØNK @ arrl.net                          Email:  keosawqua @ sbcglobal.net             

Kansas City Metro Emergency Coordinator
Darren Martin   NØMZW
Email:   NØMZW @ yahoo.com 

KS & Western MO Division & Midland Division Liaison
Paul Minor   AAØXG
Email:  AAØXG @ arrl.net 

 SATERN DIVISION website:   http://home.kc.rr.com/saternKansas

SATERN NATIONAL website:  http://satern.org

  S.A.T.E.R.N. Guidelines for Emergency Response  

==NEW JANUARY 2007===

Anyone is welcome to help support SATERN during a disaster.  These Guidelines are to help you in knowing now you can assist us. 

The SATERN County Coordinator in your local area would be your first person to contact, in the event of emergency or disaster.  

The ARES EC would be the alternate person to contact and could also be used to provide any needed equipment and operators.

EMERGENCY NETS FOR KANSAS & WESTERN MISSOURI DIVISION: 

During a disaster in order to accommodate the members in the disaster area in conserving precious emergency power and their time ... amateur radio operators and members are asked to join an emergency net THREE TIMES during the day [every 6 hours] to support their communications needs:  

               9:00-9:15 a.m. on 3.920[+/- 05]   9:15 - 9:30 a.m. on 7.265 [+/- 05]

               3:00-3:15 p.m. on 3.920[+/- 05]   3:15 - 3:30 p.m. on 7.265 [+/- 05]   

               9:00-9:15 p.m. on 3.920[+/- 05]   9:15 - 9:30 p.m. on 7.265 [+/- 05]

Monitor at least 15 minutes and be available to relay or handle messages from the disaster area.  If you are available to monitor at other times we welcome your assistance.  

If power is NOT a problem, the disaster area can maintain communications by transmitting important information

....EVERY HOUR - AT THE TOP OF EACH HOUR....

 S.A.T.E.R.N. Member Response Guidelines   2007   

In a disaster situation, the following numbered responses would be our guideline for expected sequence of events in support of The Salvation Army [TSA].  Maintaining monthly contact with the LOCAL TSA and working with them ahead of time helps everyone involved.  Research on the local canteen could save valuable time in knowing what equipment will be needed.  [*reference=Only DIVISION qualified members can be assigned].

FIRST=DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:  Any damage or devastation should be reported by members to your local SATERN County Coordinator or your local TSA contact as soon as possible.  This could be any emergency - not just weather related.  Weatherspotters on scene giving damage reports, could be information to relay to TSA immediately -- this would save valuable time in bringing what is needed. 

SECOND=CONTACTS: The local County Coordinator [CC] should be notified to allow for assessment and planning of support.  The CC could access the needed manpower by sending a "Disaster Report" to members on SATERN-KS-DIVISION yahoo group, giving the status of the disaster.  All assignments in the local area will be coordinated by the CC in charge.  NO members should physically report for duty assignment without prior approval by the local CC in charge.  See Division Deployment Guidelines for more information.

THIRD=LOCAL SUPPORT:  Canteens could be provided a *DIVISION member capable of portable setup inside the canteen, with an *operator also at the local TSA facility setup for a local net.  *DIVISION operators could also be assigned to ANY location that serves as a resource or support to TSA disaster services, including the local County EOC, American Red Cross or other agency EOC or serve as liaison between facilities.

FOURTH=DIVISION SUPPORT:  If the disaster is wide spread, or support is required from outside the local area, the CC will coordinate all assignments required with available members.  The CC and members must follow the Division Deployment Guidelines.

FIFTH=HF LIAISON:  An HF operator in the disaster area should be assigned to relay current information to the EDS Division Headquarters located in Kansas City MO.  By relay from a local net....the HF operator can share status updates with all members via HF emergency net.  ANY member can net control [NC] an emergency SATERN Division net.  The Division HF Liaison is Dan Reed N0ZIZ.  Status updates and emergency contact messages could be coordinated through him or other available SATERN members.  Division relief HF Net Controls should be coordinated by the Division HF Coordinator, Larry Gunther N0MTC.

            HF contact will be maintained only on an "as needed" basis.  Due to the disaster areas' possible loss of commercial power and in order to conserve their emergency power -- contacts will be attempted  three times daily --  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. first on 3.920+/-.5 for 15 minutes, then on 7.265+/-.5 to allow for propagation or QRM.  This is a specified time for ALL HF members to be monitoring in the event of a disaster within the Division.  Net should last a minimum of 15 minutes on each band to allow all to checkin.  At the end of each net, the need for future nets should be determined.  There is always a SATERN member on the daily ARRL NTS nets for relay of messages and information.  Email can also be used for contacts.

SIXTH=REPORTS:  An HF operator should be assigned the task to relay current Situation Reports to the SATERN division HF net and to the national HF net every 24 hours.    

SEVENTH=EXTENDED SUPPORT:  In the disaster area, *DIVISION members would be assigned to shelters if opened, supply warehouses or victim processing centers ... operating a local net.

EIGHTH=REGIONAL SUPPORT:  Members in adjacent counties to the disaster area, could provide *operators for support.  Contact with adjacent TSA facilities should also be maintained.  If needed, notification to the local ARES EC could be made to cover necessary communications.

ALL activity for support or assistance provided by SATERN members

should be reported to JUNE JEFFERS as soon as possible.

 Kansas & Western Missouri Division

SATERN COUNTY COORDINATORS