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developed by Auxiliarists for use by Auxiliarists. Whether your need is for short-range communications for a drill or special event, or robust AOR-wide coverage for a wide-area emergency, AUXNET is the answer. And AUXNET operates on government frequencies that cannot be monitored by VHF marine radios.
D1SR COMMS has evaluated dozens of radios and manufacturers to produce this list of recommended two-way radios. And we have purchased the equipment to program these radios at no charge to you.
Just like the Auxiliarists that they support, AUXNET’s repeaters are Always Ready. Make one your faithful partner on patrol.
The response theme for 2014 is “Interoperability” between our afloat, aviation, and land based resources. Key to this is effective and reliable real-time communications between all assets.
We at the D1SR Communications Team are committed to providing just such communications, with AUXNET’s simplex and repeater channels. Eleven repeaters are on-the-air and more are planned.
If you’re not using AUXNET you’re missing out on the COMMS system
AUXNET Radio ‐‐ Your perfect partner on patrol
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Recommended AUXNET Radios & Antennas
M A R C H 2 0 1 4
D I D Y O U
K N O W :
AUXNET channels
are programmed
into USCG radios?
When you use
AUXNET channels
you cannot be heard
by civilian boaters?
Auxiliarists are
encouraged to use
AUXNET for any
official purpose?
AUXNET radios can
be used in cars,
boats, aircraft, as
fixed stations, and as
portables?
D1SR COMMS can
support your
equipment selection
and installation and
can program
recommended
radios at no cost to
you?
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P A G E 2
The AUXNET Mobile or Fixed Radio The ICOM model F5021 is the
D1SR recommended mobile
radio. It is suitable for use as a
mobile radio, fixed sta on radio,
and as a second VHF radio
aboard vessel facili es.
(If you use this radio on your
vessel facility you s ll need a
dedicated 25 wa marine VHF
radio as your primary radio.)
Features:
136‐174 MHz
50 wa s transmit power
4 wa s audio power, front‐
mounted speaker
128 channels, 8 zones
Scan with priority scan
Backlit LCD display and keys
Meets military robustness
standards
Specially modified for wide
band opera on on the marine
channels
The ICOM F5021 is GSA priced at $260.41, purchase directly from ICOM.
Fixed Radio Power Supply
You must add a power supply to the
ICOM F5021 to use it as a Fixed Radio.
An Astron SS181CFS power supply will
convert 120 VAC to 12 VDC, providing
18 amps, and the ICOM radio mounts
neatly within its housing.
Price is approximately $110 from
Comark (800‐777‐2708) or from Talley
(see “Buying from Talley” on page 4).
“AUXNET may be
used by land,
mobile, portable,
vessel, and aircraft
stations at the
Flotilla, Division,
and District levels
for authorized
purposes.”
“Use in the normal
conduct of
Auxiliary business
is encouraged.”
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P A G E 3
“AUXNET is a
support, training,
logistics and
administrative
network internal
to the Auxiliary.
It does not
replace marine
VHF as the
District’s primary
Command,
Control and SAR
medium for
patrol or related
operations.”
The AUXNET Portable Radio
Compact and
lightweight
Meets military
robustness
standards, and is
splash resistant
2000 mAh Li‐Ion
ba ery provides
15 hours of
opera ng me
Desktop charger
Belt clip
Specially
modified for wide band opera on
on the marine channels.
The ICOM F3021S is GSA priced at
$219.63, purchase directly from
ICOM.
The ICOM model F3021S is the
D1SR recommended portable
radio.
(If you use this radio on your
vessel facility you s ll need a
dedicated 25 wa marine VHF
radio as your opera onal vessel’s
primary radio. Also, a portable
radio will not perform as well as
will a high‐powered mobile radio.)
Features:
136‐174 MHz
5 wa s transmit power
1/2 wa audio power
128 channels, 8 zones
Scan with priority
Backlit LCD display
Buying from ICOM We’ve made arrangements for you as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist to be able to purchase from ICOM at GSA contract pricing, with no tax or shipping charges. When you’re ready to make your purchase, pricing can be
confirmed by calling ICOM at 425‐450‐6090.
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, DISTRICT ONE SOUTHERN REGION COPYRIGHT 2014
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SPECIAL NOTE
The D1SR COMMS Team has made special arrangements with ICOM
to provide us with radios and so ware necessary for you to operate
on the Marine Band wide band channels . These items are federally
controlled and unavailable to others, including ICOM dealers.
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Recommended AUXNET Radios M A R C H 2 0 1 4
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MAXRAD
1/4 or
5/8 wave
mobile
antennas
First select either the 5/8 wave length (48” tall) or the 1/4 wave length (22”
tall) antenna. The 5/8 wave antenna can increase your transmit power and
requires less metal surface area than does the 1/4 wave antenna to work
properly.
MWV1322HDS 5/8 wave antenna, $40.95.
MWV1365S 1/4 wave antenna, no tuning required, $42.23
Next, choose a mount — the three most popular are the hole mount, the
trunk‐lip mount, and the magne c mount.
NMOKNOCONN hole‐mount with 17’ cable, $9.19 (requires RFU505
crimp‐on or RFU500 solder‐on with RFU530 reducer PL259 connector).
RG magne c mount with 12’ cable, $20.90.
T trunk‐lip mount with 17’ cable and loose PL259, $16.93.
The hole mount is the best installa on solu on, but will require you to drill
into your vehicle’s roof or trunk. The magne c mount can be quickly placed
when needed, but it can also be stolen, and the cable is prone to damage by
your door or trunk repeatedly closing on it. The trunk‐lip is a good
compromise for a permanent installa on without drilling, but water leakage
into the trunk can be an issue.
The mirror‐mount (right) easily connects to railings and pipes and
will allow you to use the 5/8 wave antenna as a marine antenna.
MBM mirror‐mount with 17’ cable and loose PL259 connector,
$19.73.
We’ve made arrangements for you as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist to purchase these antenna items
from Talley at special pricing. Go to www.talleycom.com and log using
[email protected]. Enter password Talley1 and you can place your credit card order.
If you need to talk to Talley, call Larry Feige at 800‐949‐7079, ext. 1065.
The most
popular vehicle
antennas are the
1/4 and 5/8 wave
antennas.
Most popular
vehicle antenna
mounts are the
hole mount,
trunk-lip mount,
and the
magnetic
mount.
The 5/8 wave
vehicle antenna
can be adapted
for marine use
with a mirror-
mount.
P A G E 4
R E C O M M E N D E D A U X N E T R A D I O S & A N T E N N A S
AUXNET Mobile Antennas
Trunk‐lip mount Hole‐mount Magne c mount
Buying from Talley
P A G E 5 AUXNET Marine Antennas MORAD has modified their military‐grade antennas to
operate on AUXNET channels.
The MORAD fold‐down antenna consists of:
VHF‐HD‐SPECIAL 9124 antenna, $137.60.
9076 polished fold‐down mount, $49.60.
9072 (gold) or 9073 (white) adapter, $28.80.
The 9124 antenna can be used as a building antenna
by ordering an 8’ gold anodized mast for $58.40; you
don’t need the fold‐down mount or adapter for fixed
building use.
The MORAD mast‐mount antenna consists of:
VHF‐DELUXE‐SPECIAL 9123 antenna, $108.
9057 stainless mast bracket, $8.
The MORAD deck‐mount antenna consists of:
VHF‐DELUXE‐SPECIAL 9123 antenna, $108.
9055 (silver) or 9056 (white) through‐deck mount,
$31.20.
Regardless of antenna, you will need enough antenna
cable to connect the antenna to your AUXNET radio.
Each end of the cable needs a PL‐259 connector.
Custom cables are available from Talley. Fixed sta on
grade RG‐8 cable with connectors is CXTC08C, and
lighter weight RG‐58 cable with connectors is
CXTC5AC. In either case you need to specify the cable
length you need in feet.
MORAD
fold
down
antenna
MORAD
mast
mount
antenna
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Silver or white
through‐deck mounts
MORAD has
modified their
military-grade
antennas for
AUXNET use.
Fold-down, mast
-mount and deck
-mounts are
available.
The fold-down
and mast-mount
antennas are
suitable for
building
antennas.
We’ve made arrangements for you as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist to purchase
directly from MORAD at the discount prices shown. Call them at 866‐929‐5971.
Buying from MORAD
P A G E 6
A word from the DSO‐CM...
D1SR’s Communica ons Team
Please feel free to contact any member of the D1SR
COMMS Team, a unique group of experienced
Auxiliarists and communicators who are commi ed
to help get you on the air!
DSO‐CM……………………………...…………...….Richard Zwirlein…………[email protected]
ADSO‐CM Engineering…………….………......Gordon Sammis….……[email protected]
ADSO‐CM HF OPS………………………...….…..John McEachen…………[email protected]
ADSO‐CM Administra on……………….…….Alan Reff……………………[email protected]
ADSO‐CM Sector Long Island Sound….....Rob Barba…………………[email protected]
ADSO‐CM Sector New York……………..……Andrew Ely……………[email protected]
ADSC‐CM Sector New York, north………...Michael Balch……………[email protected]
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R E C O M M E N D E D A U X N E T R A D I O S & A N T E N N A S
Your D1SR Communica ons Team has worked hard to design,
develop, and maintain a reliable and robust series of repeaters
that can be depended on by Auxiliary surface, air, and land
assets for both daily ac vi es and emergency opera ons.
We are proud of our efforts that have resulted in without
ques on the first and foremost AUXNET network in the
country!
You can be assured of con nued improvements and growth as
we evaluate new repeater sites, new features, addi onal radio
channels, a transportable repeater for special events, and a
mobile repeater for the Auxiliary Communica ons Trailer.
I welcome your comments and encourage you to par cipate in
your Auxiliary radio system.
Rich Zwirlein DSO‐CM, District One Southern Region