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    The Minnesota Communications Field Operations Guide, or MNFOG, is a collection of technical reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications professionals during emergency incidents and planned events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a command structure for managing both small and large scale events known as the Incident Command System (ICS). Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU). The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (DHS OEC) has strengthened the COMU program by establishing COMU positions such as Communication Leaders (COML), Communication Technicians (COMT), Auxiliary Communicators (AUXCOMMs), and others. COMLs, COMTs, AUXCOMMS, and the like may be called on to support communications in the ICS ecosystem and will benefit from the data included in a Field Operations Guide. The DHS OEC produces a National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG), as do many states. Minnesota finds value in a Field Operations Guide and has produced the Minnesota Communications Field Operating Guide (MNFOG) since 2012. In November 2016 V-2.0 replaced V-1.8 and was the first complete revision of the MNFOG. Subversions after V-2.0 offer minor changes that are detailed at the end of the Guide. The MNFOG emphasizes Minnesota’s interoperability capabilities. The MNFOG duplicates some information found in the NIFOG that is available in Minnesota and excludes resources not typically found in Minnesota. It is important to also reference the NIFOG as it includes those resources lepft out of the MNFOG as well as technical information such as wiring and connector coding, landline and cellular telephone related information, antenna propagation formulas, and frequency spectrum data. Interoperability in Minnesota occurs on many levels. The Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) radio system, by its design, provides significant interoperability and is sufficiently robust to handle large scale events involving ARMER radio users from a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.

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    The Minnesota Communications Field Operations Guide, or MNFOG, is a collection of technical reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications professionals during emergency incidents and planned events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a command structure for managing both small and large scale events known as the Incident Command System (ICS). Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU). The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (DHS OEC) has strengthened the COMU program by establishing COMU positions such as Communication Leaders (COML), Communication Technicians (COMT), Auxiliary Communicators (AUXCOMMs), and others. COMLs, COMTs, AUXCOMMS, and the like may be called on to support communications in the ICS ecosystem and will benefit from the data included in a Field Operations Guide. The DHS OEC produces a National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG), as do many states. Minnesota finds value in a Field Operations Guide and has produced the Minnesota Communications Field Operating Guide (MNFOG) since 2012. In November 2016 V-2.0 replaced V-1.8 and was the first complete revision of the MNFOG. Subversions after V-2.0 offer minor changes that are detailed at the end of the Guide. The MNFOG emphasizes Minnesota’s interoperability capabilities. The MNFOG duplicates some information found in the NIFOG that is available in Minnesota and excludes resources not typically found in Minnesota. It is important to also reference the NIFOG as it includes those resources lepft out of the MNFOG as well as technical information such as wiring and connector coding, landline and cellular telephone related information, antenna propagation formulas, and frequency spectrum data. Interoperability in Minnesota occurs on many levels. The Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) radio system, by its design, provides significant interoperability and is sufficiently robust to handle large scale events involving ARMER radio users from a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.

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    The Minnesota Communications Field Operations Guide, or MNFOG, is a collection of technical reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications professionals during emergency incidents and planned events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a command structure for managing both small and large scale events known as the Incident Command System (ICS). Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU). The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (DHS OEC) has strengthened the COMU program by establishing COMU positions such as Communication Leaders (COML), Communication Technicians (COMT), Auxiliary Communicators (AUXCOMMs), and others. COMLs, COMTs, AUXCOMMS, and the like may be called on to support communications in the ICS ecosystem and will benefit from the data included in a Field Operations Guide. The DHS OEC produces a National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG), as do many states. Minnesota finds value in a Field Operations Guide and has produced the Minnesota Communications Field Operating Guide (MNFOG) since 2012. In November 2016 V-2.0 replaced V-1.8 and was the first complete revision of the MNFOG. Subversions after V-2.0 offer minor changes that are detailed at the end of the Guide. The MNFOG emphasizes Minnesota’s interoperability capabilities. The MNFOG duplicates some information found in the NIFOG that is available in Minnesota and excludes resources not typically found in Minnesota. It is important to also reference the NIFOG as it includes those resources lepft out of the MNFOG as well as technical information such as wiring and connector coding, landline and cellular telephone related information, antenna propagation formulas, and frequency spectrum data. Interoperability in Minnesota occurs on many levels. The Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) radio system, by its design, provides significant interoperability and is sufficiently robust to handle large scale events involving ARMER radio users from a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.

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    The Minnesota Communications Field Operations Guide, or MNFOG, is a collection of technical reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications professionals during emergency incidents and planned events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a command structure for managing both small and large scale events known as the Incident Command System (ICS). Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU). The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (DHS OEC) has strengthened the COMU program by establishing COMU positions such as Communication Leaders (COML), Communication Technicians (COMT), Auxiliary Communicators (AUXCOMMs), and others. COMLs, COMTs, AUXCOMMS, and the like may be called on to support communications in the ICS ecosystem and will benefit from the data included in a Field Operations Guide. The DHS OEC produces a National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG), as do many states. Minnesota finds value in a Field Operations Guide and has produced the Minnesota Communications Field Operating Guide (MNFOG) since 2012. In November 2016 V-2.0 replaced V-1.8 and was the first complete revision of the MNFOG. Subversions after V-2.0 offer minor changes that are detailed at the end of the Guide. The MNFOG emphasizes Minnesota’s interoperability capabilities. The MNFOG duplicates some information found in the NIFOG that is available in Minnesota and excludes resources not typically found in Minnesota. It is important to also reference the NIFOG as it includes those resources lepft out of the MNFOG as well as technical information such as wiring and connector coding, landline and cellular telephone related information, antenna propagation formulas, and frequency spectrum data. Interoperability in Minnesota occurs on many levels. The Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) radio system, by its design, provides significant interoperability and is sufficiently robust to handle large scale events involving ARMER radio users from a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.

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    The key takeaways are that the MNFOG is a technical reference guide for communications personnel during emergencies in Minnesota. It provides information on radio frequencies, equipment, and protocols. The document follows an ICS command structure and emphasizes Minnesota's interoperable communication capabilities.

    The purpose of the MNFOG is to provide technical reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications professionals during emergency incidents and planned events in Minnesota.

    The Incident Command System (ICS) is the command structure established by FEMA for managing both small and large scale events. Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU).

    Minnesota

    Communications
    Field Operations Guide

    MNFOG
    Version 2.2

    Minnesota Department of Public Safety


    Emergency Communication Networks
    Statewide Emergency Communications Board

    October 26, 2017


    Page 1
    Introduction
    The Minnesota Communications Field Operations Guide, or MNFOG, is a collection of technical
    reference material to aid Communications Unit personnel and other communications
    professionals during emergency incidents and planned events.

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a command structure for
    managing both small and large scale events known as the Incident Command System (ICS).
    Within the Logistics section of ICS resides what is known as the Communications Unit (COMU).
    The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (DHS OEC) has
    strengthened the COMU program by establishing COMU positions such as Communication
    Leaders (COML), Communication Technicians (COMT), Auxiliary Communicators
    (AUXCOMMs), and others. COMLs, COMTs, AUXCOMMS, and the like may be called on to
    support communications in the ICS ecosystem and will benefit from the data included in a Field
    Operations Guide.

    The DHS OEC produces a National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG), as do
    many states. Minnesota finds value in a Field Operations Guide and has produced the Minnesota
    Communications Field Operating Guide (MNFOG) since 2012. In November 2016 V-2.0
    replaced V-1.8 and was the first complete revision of the MNFOG. Subversions after V-2.0 offer
    minor changes that are detailed at the end of the Guide.

    The MNFOG emphasizes Minnesota’s interoperability capabilities. The MNFOG duplicates


    some information found in the NIFOG that is available in Minnesota and excludes resources not
    typically found in Minnesota. It is important to also reference the NIFOG as it includes those
    resources lepft out of the MNFOG as well as technical information such as wiring and connector
    coding, landline and cellular telephone related information, antenna propagation formulas, and
    frequency spectrum data.

    Interoperability in Minnesota occurs on many levels. The Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency
    Response (ARMER) radio system, by its design, provides significant interoperability and is
    sufficiently robust to handle large scale events involving ARMER radio users from a variety of
    disciplines and jurisdictions.

    In the event that ARMER was compromised, overburdened, at risk of being overwhelmed, or if
    interoperability was desired with a non-ARMER radio user, Minnesota has established secondary
    communication options, including:
    • Simplex radio channels
    • Several fixed National Interoperability Channel repeaters throughout the state
    • Transportable towers and repeaters containing interoperability channels
    • Hundreds of cache radios
    • Dedicated statewide VHF network containing interoperability channels

    Page i
    Introduction
    The MNFOG will be printed in its traditional pocket sized format and in a digital PDF
    (8½” x 11”) format. Contributions, corrections, and comments related to the MNFOG are
    welcome and should be directed to Minnesota’s Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, Jim
    Stromberg. As updated information is received, the MNFOG will be updated and the most current
    version will be available on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Emergency
    Communication Networks’ website.

    Version 2.0 of the MNFOG was revised by the following persons, was reviewed by the Statewide
    Emergency Communication Board’s Interoperability Committee, and was approved by the
    Statewide Emergency Communication Board.

    2016 MNFOG v-2.0 Workgroup: Tom Fox, Steve Ouradnik, Chad Steffen, Jim Stromberg,
    Nate Timm, and Troy Tretter.

    Page ii
    Table of Contents
    PAGE
    Governance ............................................................................................................................... 1 – 4
    • Statewide and Regional Emergency Communications/Services Boards

    Statewide ARMER Interoperability ......................................................................................... 5 – 6


    • Common, EMS/Hospital, and Other Statewide Interoperable Talkgroups

    ARMER RF Resources .......................................................................................................... 7 – 12


    • Zone Controllers and Home Zone Mapping
    • Zones 1 – 6

    Regional ARMER Interoperability ...................................................................................... 13 – 14


    • NE, NW, CM, ME, SW, SR, & SE Regional Talkgroups

    Conventional Resource ARMER Enhancements ......................................................................... 15

    Conventional ARMER Interoperability ............................................................................... 15 – 16


    • 800 MHz and 700 MHz Scene of Action Channels (SOAs)

    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels ................................................................. 17 – 21


    • Non-Federal 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels and Fixed Repeaters
    • Non-Federal 700 MHz, UHF, and VHF National Interoperability Channels

    VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels ............................................................. 22

    Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Resources ................................................................... 22 – 24


    • VHF Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Frequencies
    • Cross Spectrum Interoperability System (VHF Interop Layer)
    • Hennepin County VHF/UHF/800 MHz Tri-Band Nationwide TAC Channel System

    Neighboring State/Province Interoperability ....................................................................... 25 – 28


    • Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, North Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, & Wisconsin

    VHF Federal Interoperability Channels ............................................................................... 29 – 32


    • IRs, LEs, FEDCOM, & Other Options

    Tribal Interoperability .......................................................................................................... 33 – 34


    • TC-OPS-1 Talkgroup VHF Conventional Tribal Interoperability Zone

    Page iii
    Table of Contents
    PAGE
    Standardized Interoperability Zones .................................................................................... 35 – 36
    • ARMER & VHF Interoperability Zones

    Strategic Technology Reserve .............................................................................................. 37 – 40


    • General Info, Cache Radios, Transportable Tower/Repeater, & SATCOW

    Agency-Owned Assets ................................................................................................................. 40

    Minnesota National Guard ................................................................................................... 41 – 42


    • Emergency Support Requests & Resources

    Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) ........................................................................ 43 – 44


    • State Owned Resources & Northeast Fire Cache Resources

    National Weather Service............................................................................................................. 45

    Aviation ........................................................................................................................................ 46

    Marine........................................................................................................................................... 46

    Railroad ........................................................................................................................................ 47

    FEMA Region V .......................................................................................................................... 47

    Minnesota’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).......................................................... 48

    Status Board ................................................................................................................................. 49

    Minnesota State Duty Officer ...................................................................................................... 49

    Communications Survey Asset and Mapping Tool (CASM) ...................................................... 50

    Public Safety Answering Points & Related Dispatch Center Contact Info ......................... 51 – 56

    MNFOG Contacts................................................................................................................. 57 – 58

    Notes ............................................................................................................................................. 59

    Updates & Version History .......................................................................................................... 60

    Page iv
    Governance
    Minnesota’s ARMER radio system and other public safety communication programs—
    NextGen 911, FirstNet, and Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems—are governed by state
    and regional governance bodies.

    Statewide Emergency Communications Board (SECB)


    Minnesota Statutes §403.36 and §403.382 establish the Statewide Radio Board (SRB) and,
    later, the Statewide Emergency Communications Board (SECB). Among many other
    provisions, these statutes:
    • Directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to "convene and chair the Statewide Radio Board
    to develop a project plan for a statewide, shared, trunked public safety radio communication
    system” and it identifies the system as "Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response" or
    "ARMER."
    • Establishes the SECB as Minnesota’s State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC).
    • Directs the SECB to “promote coordination and cooperation among local, state, federal, and
    tribal public safety agencies in addressing statewide public safety communications
    interoperability within Minnesota.”
    • Directs the SECB to “develop guidelines and standards that support interoperability with
    adjoining states and provinces of Canada along Minnesota's northern border.”

    To support its mission the SECB has created the following Committees:
    • Executive
    • Finance
    • Interoperable Data (IDC)
    • Interoperability (IOC)
    • Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
    • Legislative
    • Next Generation 911 (NG911)
    • Operations and Technical (OTC)
    • Steering

    Page 1
    Governance
    Minnesota’s ARMER radio system and other public safety communication programs—
    NextGen 911, FirstNet, and Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems—are governed by state
    and regional governance bodies.

    Regional Emergency Communications/Services Boards (ECB / ESB)


    Minnesota Statutes §403.39 and §403.392 establish Regional Emergency
    Communications/Services Boards in seven regions of Minnesota. Each region has created
    Committees to support its regional Emergency Communications/Services Board.

    Typical Committees found on


    Regional Boards include:

    Regional Advisor Committee


    (RAC):
    To promote interoperability
    and to advise regional board on
    matters of policy and
    technology.

    Owners & Operators (O&O):


    To promote interoperability
    and to advise regional board on
    matters of protocol, procedures,
    and operations.

    Users:
    Forum for public safety
    communications “users” to
    create effective operational use
    of interoperable
    communications systems
    between agencies and services.

    Page 2
    Governance
    Minnesota’s ARMER radio system and other public safety communication programs—
    NextGen 911, FirstNet, and Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems—are governed by state
    and regional governance bodies.

    Regional Emergency Communications/Services Boards (ECB / ESB)


    Region Counties Served

    Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard,


    Northwest (NW)
    Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen,
    Emergency Communications Board
    Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red
    http://www.nwmnradio.org/
    Lake, Roseau

    Northeast (NE) Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing,


    Emergency Communications Board Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine,
    http://www.nemnradio.org/index.html Saint Louis

    Benton, Big Stone, Douglas, Grant,


    Central (CM) Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison,
    Emergency Services Board Otter Tail, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens,
    http://www.cmnradio.org/ Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin,
    Wright

    Metropolitan (ME)
    Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin,
    Emergency Services Board
    Isanti, Scott, Ramsey, Washington
    http://www.mn-mesb.org/

    Page 3
    Governance
    Minnesota’s ARMER radio system and other public safety communication programs—
    NextGen 911, FirstNet, and Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems—are governed by state
    and regional governance bodies.

    Regional Emergency Communications/Services Boards (ECB / ESB)


    Region Counties Served

    Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui


    Southwest (SW)
    Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles,
    Emergency Communications Board
    Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Yellow
    http://www.swmnradio.org/
    Medicine

    South Central (SR) Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur,


    Emergency Communications Board Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca,
    http://www.scmnradio.com/ Watonwan

    Southeast (SE) Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue,


    Emergency Communications Board Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele,
    http://semnrrb.com/ Wabasha, Winona

    Page 4
    Statewide ARMER Interoperability
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. These charts identify state and some specialty interoperability talkgroups.

    Common Statewide Interoperable Talkgroups


    Name Availability Purpose Notes
    Required in all
    STAC1 – 12 All Users Any
    ARMER radios
    Encrypted
    All Users
    Required in all
    STAC13E – 14E (with Encrypted Any
    ARMER encrypted
    Radios)
    radios
    Required in all
    All Law Enforcement Law Enforcement
    LTAC1 – 4 ARMER law
    Users Use Only
    enforcement radios
    Encrypted
    All Law Enforcement
    Required in all
    Users Law Enforcement
    LTAC5E – 12E ARMER encrypted
    (with Encrypted Use Only
    law enforcement
    Radios)
    radios
    All Users MSP monitors and
    MSP CALL (Subscriber radios & Statewide Hailing will relay any call to
    MSP Dispatch only) correct PSAP

    EMS/Hospital Interoperable Talkgroups


    Name Availability Purpose Notes
    Interoperability
    Emergency Medical For patching EMS to
    EMH-SED Between EMS and
    Services Only Hospital EDs
    ED
    Emergency Medical EMS hailing of
    EMS-SMRCC Hailing only
    Services Only MRCC
    Emergency Medical East Metro MRCC
    EMRCC East Metro EMS
    Services Only (Regions Hospital)
    Emergency Medical West Metro MRCC
    WMRCC West Metro EMS
    Services Only (Hennepin EMS)
    • MRCC = Medical Resource Control Center

    Page 5
    Statewide ARMER Interoperability
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. These charts identify state and some specialty interoperability talkgroups.

    Other Statewide Interoperable Talkgroups


    Name Availability Purpose Notes
    Encrypted
    Law Enforcement Sensitive
    SIU1E – 4E Recommended in SIU
    Users Only Investigations
    (taskforce) radios
    Tribal Command and
    TC-OP-1 Tribal Entities Only
    Control
    DRO 1: Red Cross
    Disaster Relief
    Disaster Relief DRO 2: Salvation
    DRO-1 – 4 Organizations and
    Organizations Army
    Cache Radios
    DRO 3 & 4: Shared
    Hailing and Minnesota Duty
    Dispatch, EOCs, Communication with Officer prefers
    MNDO
    Field Units with need Minnesota Duty telephone call
    Officer (651-649-5451)
    Emergency Managers
    Emergency
    SEMTAC All Users and EOC
    Management
    Interoperability

    Page 6
    ARMER RF Resources
    All ARMER utilize one control channel and at least four channels to carry voice. The following
    is a list of total channels at each site. Format:
    Site Name (site #) .................................................. Total # RF channels including control channel

    ZONE 1 – Metro (not Hennepin or Ramsey Counties)


    City Center (1) ...................24 Lino Lakes (2) ....................15 Norwood (4) .......................16
    Dakota (3) ..........................16 Minneapolis (9) ..................20 Ogilvie (89) ..........................6
    Hastings (5) ........................16 North Branch (6) ................11 Woodland (90) .....................5

    Zone 1 – Home Zone Mapping


    Regional Interoperability
    Local Talkgroups
    Talkgroups (ME TACs)

    DRO1 – 4 EMSAIRCOM

    LTAC1 & 2 LTAC9E & 10E

    STAC1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, & 12 STAC13E & 14E

    NWS CHN
    (National Weather Service – Chanhassen)

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

    Page 7
    ARMER RF Resources
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. The ARMER system utilizes six zone controllers and each ARMER talkgroup is
    “Home Zone Mapped” to one of these zones.

    ZONE 2 – Southwest and Metro (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties)


    Beaver Creek (38) ................5 Ivanhoe (92) .........................6 Olivia (79) ............................5
    Brewster (25) .......................5 Jackson (78) .........................5 Ramsey (3) .........................22
    Canby (93) ...........................5 Jeffers (34) ...........................5 Rushmore (27) .....................5
    Chandler (36) .......................5 Kanaranzi (39) .....................5 Russell (89) ..........................5
    Clarkfield (94) ......................5 Lake Benton (88) .................6 Slayton (26) ..........................5
    Danube (85) .........................6 Lakefield (24).......................5 Tracy (91).............................5
    Echo (95) ..............................5 Madison (96) ........................5 Trosky (37)...........................5
    Granite Falls (97) .................5 Marshall (33) ........................5 Vesta (32) .............................5
    Granite Falls LE (80) ...........5 Marshall (75) ........................5 Wanda (31)...........................5
    Hardwick (29) ......................5 Milan (98) ............................5 Windom (30) ........................5
    Hector (86) ...........................6 Minneota (77).......................5 Windom (76) ........................5
    Hennepin East (1) ..............24 Montevideo (81)...................5 Woods (99)...........................5
    Hennepin West (2) .............17 Morton (87) ..........................6 Worthington (28) .................5
    Holland (90) .........................5 Mountain Lake (35) .............5

    ZONE 2 – Home Zone Mapping


    Local Talkgroups Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (SWs)

    NWS SXF
    (National Weather Service – Sioux Falls)

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

    Page 8
    ARMER RF Resources
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. The ARMER system utilizes six zone controllers and each ARMER talkgroup is
    “Home Zone Mapped” to one of these zones.

    ZONE 3 – Southeast and South Central


    Albert Lea (33) .....................6 Gaylord (27) .........................6 Oakland (12) .......................6
    Alden (80) ............................6 Geneva (7) ............................6 Olmsted (41) ......................12
    Alma (1) ...............................6 Glenville (34) .......................6 Reno (23) .............................5
    Amherst (2) ..........................5 Gibbon (26) ..........................6 Rollingstone (12) .................6
    Austin (6) .............................6 Harmony (83) .......................5 Sherburne (76) .....................6
    Bear Valley (42) ...................6 Hayfield (25) ......................10 Sleepy Eye (19) ....................5
    Biscay (45) ...........................7 Janesville (31) ......................7 Spring Grove (24) ................5
    Blue Earth (78) .....................6 La Salle (30) .........................6 Troy (15) ..............................6
    Caledonia (3) ........................5 Lake Crystal (85) .................6 Truman (77) .........................6
    Comfrey (22) ........................6 Leroy (86) ............................5 Waldorf (82).........................6
    Elba (21)...............................6 Mankato (43) ......................10 Walters (79) .........................6
    Elkton (5) .............................6 Mapleton (81).......................6 Waseca (11) .........................6
    Evan (28) ..............................6 Money Creek (10) ................5 Waterville (20) .....................7
    Faribault (44) .....................10 New Richland (4) .................6 Wilson (17) ..........................6
    Fairmont (75) .......................6 New Ulm (29) ......................7 Wykoff (18) .........................5
    Gravin (92) ...........................6 Nodine (49) ..........................6 Zumbrota (40) ......................8

    ZONE 3 – Home Zone Mapping


    Local Talkgroups Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (SEs)

    NWS LAC
    Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (SRs)
    (National Weather Service – La Crosse)

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

    Page 9
    ARMER RF Resources
    All ARMER utilize one control channel and at least four channels to carry voice. The following
    is a list of total channels at each site. Format:
    Site Name (site #) .................................................. Total # RF channels including control channel

    ZONE 4 – Central
    Aldrich (99) ..........................5 Freeport (4) ..........................6 Morris (14) ...........................6
    Amor (96).............................6 Garfield (97).........................6 Nashua (25) ..........................5
    Appleton (3) .........................5 Gilman (49) ..........................8 New London (15) .................7
    Avon (21) .............................6 Glenwood (6) .......................5 New York Mills (95) ............6
    Barnesville (89) ....................5 Grove (22) ............................6 Onamia (81) .........................6
    Belgrade (23) .......................6 Hanson Silo (33) ..................7 Parkers Prairie (93) ..............6
    Benson (1) ............................5 Henning (27) ........................5 Paynesville (35) ...................6
    Browns Valley (2) ................5 Herman (7) ...........................6 Royalton (42) .....................10
    Cold Spring (34) ..................6 Hewitt (97) ...........................5 Saint Cloud (41) .................10
    Comstock (88)......................5 Hoffman (8) .........................6 Sauk Centre (36) ..................6
    Correll (28)...........................5 Holdingford (79) ..................6 Schumacher (86) ..................5
    Dumont (78) .........................5 Holloway (10) ......................5 Sebeka (98) ..........................5
    Eagle Lake (90) ....................6 Johnson (26) .........................5 Starbuck (82) ........................5
    Enfield (40) ........................11 Kent (77) ..............................5 Terrace (16) ..........................5
    Erdahl (83) ...........................6 Kimball (11) .........................8 Wahkon (9) ..........................6
    Erhard (91) ...........................6 Lincoln (12) .........................6 West Union (17)...................6
    Farming (20) ........................6 Litchfield (43) ....................10 Wheaton (18) .......................5
    Fergus Falls (24) ..................5 Long Prairie (13) ..................5 Willmar (19).........................7
    Fergus Falls (92) ..................6 Luce (94) ..............................6

    ZONE 4 – Home Zone Mapping


    Local Talkgroups Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (CMs)

    LTAC5E – 8E
    LTAC3 & 4
    LTAC11E – 12E

    STAC3, 4, 7, & 8 SIU1E – 4E

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

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    ARMER RF Resources
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. The ARMER system utilizes six zone controllers and each ARMER talkgroup is
    “Home Zone Mapped” to one of these zones.

    ZONE 5 – Northeast
    Aitkin (47)............................5 Gheen Hill (89) ....................5 Moose Lake DOC (33).........6
    Argo Lake (79) .....................5 Glen (7) ................................5 Northome (25) ......................5
    Arrowhead (32) ....................5 Hibbing (97) .........................6 Ogilvie (75) ..........................6
    Askov (41) ...........................8 International (21) .................5 Oshawa (1) ...........................6
    Baxter DOT (16) ..................7 Itasca (44).............................8 Palo (82) ...............................5
    Bena (12) ..............................6 Jenkins (18) ..........................7 Pike Bay (11) .......................7
    Big Falls (22) .......................5 Kabetogama (93) ..................5 Pillager (34) .........................7
    Bois Forte (29) .....................5 Lawler (8).............................5 Quadna (13) .........................5
    Borden Lake (17) .................7 Leader (2) .............................6 Sandy Lake (9) .....................5
    Border (23) ...........................5 Line Lake (81)......................5 Sax (31) ................................5
    Brimson (83) ........................5 Little Fork (26) .....................5 Shaw (65) .............................5
    Cass Lake (4) .......................6 Logan (6) ..............................5 Silver Cliff (46) ....................7
    Crane Lake (90) ...................5 Loman (27)...........................5 Vermillion Dam (88)............5
    Crosby (36) ..........................7 Mahtowa (20) .......................7 Virginia (45).........................8
    Draper (5) .............................7 Maple Hill (40) ....................6 Walker (35) ..........................7
    Duluth (43) .........................12 Margie (28) ..........................5 Whipolt (3) ...........................6
    Elephant Lake (91) ...............5 Meander Lake (92) ...............5 White Pine Fire (10).............5
    Elmer (30) ............................5 Mizpah (24)..........................5 Woodland (76) .....................5
    Ely (78) ................................6 Molde (67) ...........................5 Wrenshall (66) .....................8
    Emily (14) ............................7 Moose Lake (19) ..................5

    ZONE 5 – Home Zone Mapping


    Local Talkgroups Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (NEs)

    NWS DLH
    (National Weather Service – Duluth)

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

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    ARMER RF Resources
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. The ARMER system utilizes six zone controllers and each ARMER talkgroup is
    “Home Zone Mapped” to one of these zones.

    ZONE 6 – Northwest
    Ada (20) ...............................5 Gatzke (15)...........................5 Middle River (86) ................5
    Alida (76) .............................5 Greenbush (5).......................5 Moorhead (24) .....................8
    Angus (16) ...........................5 Grygla (88) ...........................5 Nevis (69).............................5
    Bagley (77)...........................5 Hawley (26) .........................5 Northcote (3) ........................5
    Baudette (11) ........................5 High Landing (89)................5 Plummer (92) .......................5
    Bemidji Fire Tower (80) ......5 Hines (78).............................5 Roosevelt (10) ......................5
    Bemidji West (31) ................5 Holmseville (65) ..................5 Roseau (7) ............................5
    Carp (12) ..............................5 Holt (85) ...............................5 Saum (81) .............................5
    Cormorant (25).....................6 Island Lake (79) ...................5 Strandquist (87)....................5
    Crookston (17) .....................5 Juggler Lake (72) .................5 Thief River Falls (90)...........5
    Detroit Lakes (66) ................6 June Berry (6) ......................5 Thorhult (82) ........................5
    Donaldson (4).......................5 Kabekona (71) ......................5 Trail (29) ..............................5
    Dorothy (91).........................5 Lake Bronson (1) .................5 Warren (30) ..........................5
    East Grand Forks (18) ..........5 Lengby (75) ..........................5 Warroad (8) ..........................5
    Eldred (19) ...........................5 Lude (13) ..............................5 Waskish (83) ........................5
    Faunce (9) ............................5 Lancaster (2) ........................5 White Earth (67) ..................5
    Felton (27) ............................5 Mahnomen (74) ....................5 Winger (73) ..........................5
    Flaming (21).........................5 Mantrap (70) ........................5 Winner Silo (14) ..................5
    Flom (22) .............................5 Marcoux (23) .......................5 Wolf Lake (68) .....................5

    ZONE 6 – Home Zone Mapping


    Local Talkgroups Regional Interoperability Talkgroups (NWs)

    NWS GNF
    (National Weather Service – Grand Forks)

    Patching of multiple talkgroups all Home Zone Mapped to the same zone controller will only
    consume one RF resource. If talkgroups from multiple zone controllers are patched together,
    the number of RF resources consumed for each transmission will be equal to the number of
    zone controllers included in the patch.

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    Regional ARMER Interoperability
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. These charts identify regional interoperability talkgroups.

    Northwest (NW) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing NW Region PSAPs
    NW CALL All NW Region Users
    & PSAP to PSAP
    NW 2 – 12 All NW Region Users

    Northeast (NE) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing NE Region PSAPs &
    NE CALL All NE Region Users
    PSAP to PSAP
    NE 2 – 12 All NE Region Users
    NE EM TAC All NE Region Users Emergency Management

    Central (CM) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing CM Region PSAPs &
    CM CALL All CM Region Users
    PSAP to PSAP
    CM 2 – 12 All CM Region Users
    CM-EMS-HAIL All CM Region Users EMS Hailing
    CM EM All CM Region Users Emergency Management
    CM-ENC-1 – 6 CM Law Enforcement Only

    Twin Cities Metro (ME) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Metro & Statewide Hailing
    MSP CALL All Users
    (MSP)
    ME TAC 1 – 10 All ME Region Users
    ME TAC11E – 12E ME Law Enforcement Only Encrypted

    *Regional Interoperable Talkgroups are permitted to affiliate with all repeater sites within their
    region, plus one ring of sites encircling their region.

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    Regional ARMER Interoperability
    Statewide, regional, local, and specialty talkgroups exist to foster interoperability between
    ARMER users. These charts identify regional interoperability talkgroups.

    Southwest (SW) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing SE Region PSAPs &
    SW CALL All SW Region Users
    PSAP to PSAP
    SW 2 – 13 All SW Region Users
    SW-HOS-14 All SW Region Users EMS
    SW-R5EMTAC15 All SW Region Users Emergency Management
    SW-ENC-1 – 4 SW Law Enforcement Only

    South Central (SR) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing SR Region PSAPs &
    SR CALL All SR Region Users
    PSAP to PSAP
    SR 2 – 12 All SR Region Users Any

    Southeast (SE) Regional Interoperable Talkgroups*


    Name Availability Notes
    Hailing SE Region PSAPs &
    SE CALL All SE Region Users
    PSAP to PSAP
    SE 2 – 13 All SE Region Users Any
    SE 14E – 15E All SE Region Users Encrypted

    *Regional Interoperable Talkgroups are permitted to affiliate with all repeater sites within their
    region, plus one ring of sites encircling their region.

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    Conventional Resource ARMER Enhancement
    Conventional Resource ARMER Enhancements (CRAEs) patch a conventional RF resources to a
    dedicated ARMER talkgroup for the purpose of providing radio coverage in specifically-defined
    areas insufficiently served by the trunked ARMER network..

    Approved CRAE Sites


    Conventional
    Location ARMER Resource Notes
    Resource
    Princeton High
    8TAC91 Serves only the
    School MI-Princtn HS
    (simplex) High School area
    (Mille Lacs County)

    Conventional ARMER Interoperability


    Scene of Action (SOA) channels and are available for use in ARMER radios. These channels are
    not on the trunked radio system and are, generally, not repeated or monitored. They provide
    antenna-to-antenna, line-of-sight communications. These 800 MHz SOA channels are only
    licensed for use in Minnesota.

    800 MHz Scene of Action Channels


    Frequency Frequency
    Name Notes
    (TX) (RX)
    8SOA-1 853.9250 853.9250
    8SOA-2 853.9375 853.9375
    8SOA-3 853.9500 853.9500
    Jail sally port
    8SOA-4 853.9625 853.9625
    communications
    FSOA-1 853.9750 853.9750 Fire & EMS use only
    FSOA-2 853.9875 853.9875 Fire & EMS use only
    • Digital / Narrowband / TX/RX NAC $293
    • May not be encrypted
    • 8SOAs are required in all ARMER radios
    • FSOAs are required in all Fire Service and EMS radios

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    Conventional ARMER Interoperability
    Scene of Action (SOA) channels and are available for use in ARMER radios. These channels are
    not on the trunked radio system and are, generally, not repeated or monitored. They provide
    antenna-to-antenna, line-of-sight communications. These 700 MHz SOA channels are only
    licensed for use in Minnesota.

    700 MHz Scene of Action Channels


    Frequency Frequency
    Name Notes
    (TX) (RX)
    7SOA-1 769.00625 769.00625
    7SOA-2 769.01875 769.01875
    7SOA-3 769.03125 769.03125
    7SOA-4 769.04375 769.04375
    7SOA-5 769.05625 769.05625
    7SOA-6 769.06875 769.06875
    7SOA-7 774.93125 774.93125
    7SOA-8 774.94375 774.94375
    7SOA-9 774.95625 774.95625
    7SOA-10 774.96875 774.96875
    7SOA-11 774.98125 774.98125
    7SOA-12 774.99375 774.99375
    • Digital / Narrowband / TX/RX NAC $293
    • Recommended to be programmed in ARMER portable radios but this is not common. If
    programmed, must be in clear mode.
    • If programmed in clear mode, may also be programmed encrypted, but in a separate zone. If
    encrypted, 7SOA11 & 12 must use the state DES encryption key (CKR1992).
    • Two watt maximum ERP
    • 7SOAs are not Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels but are available nationally
    and may be used similarly to Minnesota in digital or analog mode.
    • Many existing ARMER radios do not have 700 MHz antennas.

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    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels
    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels are available in the VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and
    800 MHz bands. The 800 MHz channels (8TACs) are most common in Minnesota as they are
    required to be programmed in all ARMER radios. Interoperability channels are available for
    any (routine, emergent, large- or small-scale) public safety interoperability purposes.

    Non-Federal 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels


    Name Frequency Frequency
    Notes
    (D=simplex) (TX) (RX)
    8CALL90 806.01250 851.01250
    Calling Channel
    8CALL90D 851.01250 851.01250
    8TAC91 806.51250 851.51250
    8TAC91D 851.51250 851.51250
    8TAC92 807.01250 852.01250
    8TAC92D 852.01250 852.01250
    8TAC93 807.51250 852.51250
    8TAC93D 852.51250 852.51250
    8TAC94 808.01250 853.01250
    8TAC94D 853.01250 853.01250
    • Analog / CTCSS (TX/RX) 156.7 kHz
    • MnDOT guides to program with 4 kHz deviation (Emission Designator: 20K0F3E)
    • May not be encrypted
    • 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels are required to be programmed in all ARMER
    radios.
    • 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels should be programmed in both a repeated and a
    direct mode. Direct mode channels end with a “D”.

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    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels
    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels are available in the VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and
    800 MHz bands. The 800 MHz channels (8TACs) are most common in Minnesota as they are
    required to be programmed in all ARMER radios. Interoperability channels are available for
    any (routine, emergent, large- or small-scale) public safety interoperability purposes.

    Non-Federal 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels Repeaters


    The Below Areas Have Fixed Repeaters
    Containing The Following Channels
    Angle Inlet (Northwest Angle)
    8TAC93
    (no ARMER coverage)
    Duluth* 8CALL90 & 8TAC91
    Enfield* 8CALL90 & 8TAC92
    Itasca County
    8CALL90 (simulcast) & 8TAC91
    (Coleraine & Suomi)
    Mankato* 8CALL90 & 8TAC94
    Moorhead* 8CALL90 & 8TAC91
    Red Wing* 8CALL90 & 8TAC92
    St. Cloud* 8CALL90 & 8TAC93
    Twin Cities 8CALL90, 8TAC91, & 8TAC94
    Viola (Rochester) 8CALL90 & 8TAC93

    Repeated 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels:


    • Typically provide good mobile coverage for a large geographical location
    • Not reliable for portable or indoor coverage
    • May be available on local dispatch consoles
    • Starred (*) channels are available through Motobridge

    See full-sized map on next page.

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    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels
    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels are available in the VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and
    800 MHz bands. The 800 MHz channels (8TACs) are most common in Minnesota as they are
    required to be programmed in all ARMER radios. Interoperability channels are available for
    any (routine, emergent, large- or small-scale) public safety interoperability purposes.

    Non-Federal 800 MHz National Interoperability Channels Repeaters

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    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels
    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels are available in the VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and
    800 MHz bands. The 800 MHz channels (8TACs) are most common in Minnesota as they are
    required to be programmed in all ARMER radios. Interoperability channels are available for
    any (routine, emergent, large- or small-scale) public safety interoperability purposes.

    Non-Federal 700 MHz National Interoperability Channels (7CALL50 – 7DATA89)


    Generally, 700 MHz National Interoperability Channels are not used in Minnesota. See the
    NIFOG for additional information about 7CALL50 – 7DATA89.

    Non-Federal UHF National Interoperability Channels (UCALL40 – UTAC43)


    Name Frequency Frequency
    Notes
    (R=Repeated) (TX) (RX)
    UCALL40 458.2125 453.2125
    Calling
    UCALL40D 453.2125 453.2125
    UTAC41 458.4625 453.4625
    See note 1 below
    UTAC41D 453.4625 453.4625
    UTAC42 458.7125 453.7125
    UTAC42D 453.7125 453.7125
    UTAC43 458.8625 453.8625
    UTAC43D 453.8625 453.8625
    1
    Included in the Hennepin County VHF/UHF/800 MHz Tri-Band Nationwide TAC Channel
    System (page 24)
    • Analog / Narrowband / CTCSS (TX/RX) 156.7 kHz
    • May not be encrypted

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    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels
    Non-Federal National Interoperability Channels are available in the VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and
    800 MHz bands. The 800 MHz channels (8TACs) are most common in Minnesota as they are
    required to be programmed in all ARMER radios. Interoperability channels are available for
    any (routine, emergent, large- or small-scale) public safety interoperability purposes.

    Non-Federal VHF National Interoperability Channels


    Name Frequency Frequency
    Notes
    (R=Repeated) (TX) (RX)
    VCALL10 155.7525 155.7525
    VTAC11 151.1375 151.1375
    VTAC12 154.4525 154.4525
    VTAC13 158.7375 158.7375
    VTAC14 159.4725 159.4725 See note 1 below
    1
    Nationally, VTAC 33, VTAC35, VTAC36, and VTAC38 provide frequency pairs to provide
    repeater options for VTAC14. Minnesota does not follow this convention and has historically
    used a Minnesota-only transmit frequency to provide a repeated capability for VTAC14; this
    channel is known in Minnesota as VTAC14-R. See the next page for more information about
    VTAC14-R. See the NIFOG for information about VTAC33, VTAC35, VTAC36, and VTAC38.
    • Analog / Narrowband / CTCSS (TX/RX) 156.7 kHz
    • May not be encrypted

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    VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels
    The below table identifies the VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels most
    commonly available for use in Minnesota. Others are identified in the NIFOG.

    VHF Public Safety Mutual Aid and Common Channels


    Name Frequency Frequency
    Notes
    (R=Repeated) (TX) (RX)
    VSAR16 155.1600 155.1600
    VFIRE23 154.2950 154.2950
    VMED28 155.3400 155.3400
    VLAW31 155.4750 155.4750
    • Analog / Narrowband / CTCSS (TX/RX) 156.7 kHz
    • May not be encrypted

    Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Resources


    This information details interoperability tools specific to Minnesota.

    VHF Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Frequencies


    Name Frequency Frequency
    Notes
    (R=Repeated) (TX) (RX)
    VTAC14-R 154.6875 159.4725 See note 1 below
    MNCOMM 155.3700 155.3700 See note 2 below
    MNFIRG2 154.0100 154.0100
    MNFIRG3 153.8300 153.8300
    DNRTAC1 151.4750 151.4750
    1
    Programmed into each STR repeater/tower. Also, see VTAC14-R notes on previous page.
    2
    MNCOMM (formerly known as “MIMS” and “Point-to-Point”)
    • Analog / Narrowband / CTCSS (TX/RX) 156.7 kHz
    • May not be encrypted

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    Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Resources
    The information on these pages detail interoperability tools specific to Minnesota.

    Cross Spectrum Interoperability System


    The Cross Spectrum Interoperability System is a MotobridgeTM RoIP network connecting VHF
    towers across the state to the ARMER network. It is more commonly known as the “VHF
    Overlay.”

    Motobridge connects 109 ARMER


    repeater sites with the following VHF
    interoperability channels:
    • VCALL10
    • VTAC11-14
    • VLAW31
    • VFIRE23
    • VMED28
    • MNCOMM

    Motobridge also connects the 8CALL


    and 8TACs identified with a red star (*)
    on page 16.

    Motobridge may be controlled by the


    following PSAPs:
    • Minnesota State Patrol
    • Cass County
    • Ottertail County
    • Mille Lacs County
    • St. Louis County

    VCALL10 serves as the statewide hailing channel, except north of FCC Line A where
    MNCOMM serves as the VHF hailing channel. Line A runs approximately from Grand Forks
    to Lower Red Lake to Duluth.

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    Minnesota-Specific Interoperability Resources
    The information on these pages detail interoperability tools specific to Minnesota.

    Hennepin County VHF/UHF/800 MHz Tri-Band Nationwide TAC Channel System


    The Hennepin County VHF/UHF/800 MHz Tri-Band Nationwide TAC Channel System is a sub-
    regional infrastructure within Hennepin County utilizing VTAC11, UTAC41, and 8TAC94.
    • Eight site voting receiver system located throughout Hennepin County (Braemar Park,
    Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Hennepin County Government Center, MAC Ramp, Medina,
    Minnetrista, & Rogers.
    • Transmitters located in Golden Valley (primary) & Plymouth (alternate)
    • VTAC11 is simplex and 8TAC94 is repeated and are in a permanent patch
    • UTAC41 is repeated and is not in a permanent patch
    • Analog / Narrowband / TX/RX CTCSS tone of 156.7 (on all bands)
    • Can be soft patched by Hennepin County to talkgroups on the ARMER system

    Hennepin County VTAC14R Resource


    The Hennepin County VTAC14 Resource is a site fixed repeater in downtown Minneapolis on
    VTAC14R.
    • TX & RX sites at City Center (downtown Minneapolis ARMER site)
    • Can be soft patched by Hennepin County to talkgroups on the ARMER system
    • Analog / Narrowband / TX/RX CTCSS tone of 156.7
    • See pages 19 & 20 of the MnFOG for more information about VTAC14R.

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    Neighboring State/Province Interoperability
    Minnesota enjoys varying degrees of interoperability with its neighboring states and provinces.
    These charts summarize the general overlap of resources.

    Iowa
    Resource Notes
    VCALL10
    Required to be programmed in all VHF-capable public safety radios
    VTAC11 – 14
    UCALL40
    UTAC41 – 43 Required to be programmed in all UHF-capable public safety radios
    (repeated & simplex)
    7CALL50
    Required to be programmed in all 700 MHz-capable public safety
    7TAC51 – 55
    radios
    (repeated & simplex)
    8CALL90
    Required to be programmed in all 800 MHz-capable public safety
    8TAC91 – 94
    radios
    (repeated & simplex)
    VFIRE21 Required to be programmed in all VHF-capable public safety radios
    VFIRE23 Not used. VFIRE21 used for statewide fire mutual aid.
    VMED28 Required to be programmed in all VHF-capable public safety radios
    VLAW31 Required to be programmed in all VHF-capable public safety radios
    155.3700
    State point to point channel
    (MNCOMM)
    • Iowa has historically used VHF radio systems, but is currently transitioning to a statewide
    700 MHz Interoperability radio system. Some metropolitan areas have begun to move to
    this system. Rural areas, particularly along the Minnesota border, may transition in the
    future.
    • Iowa Interoperable Communications is governed by the Iowa Statewide Interoperability
    Communications System Board (ISICSB)

    Manitoba
    Manitoba law enforcement and EMS serving along the Manitoba-Minnesota border use an
    800 MHz radio system called FleetNet. While eligible to program 800 MHz National
    Interoperability Channels (8TACs), these channels are not currently programmed. General fire
    service units may use FleetNet or VHF and little is known about interoperability resources.
    Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFCC) units possess VCALL10 and VTAC11.

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    Neighboring State/Province Interoperability
    Minnesota enjoys varying degrees of interoperability with its neighboring states and provinces.
    These charts summarize the general overlap of resources.

    Michigan
    Minnesota does not share a land border with Michigan, but Minnesota is the closest state to Isle
    Royale National Park, a Michigan island in Lake Superior. Isle Royale communications are
    primarily VHF but the MPSCS (similar to ARMER) has a repeater on the island and law
    enforcement has access to 800 MHz radios. All VHF radios have VHF National
    Interoperability Channels and all 800 MHz radios have 800 MHz National Interoperability
    Channels. There are no 8CALL or 8TAC repeaters on Isle Royale.

    Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)

    North Dakota
    Resource Notes
    VCALL10 Staging Area Manager Net [Zone 5 / Channel 5]
    VTAC11 Unified Incident Command [Zone 5 / Channel 1]
    VTAC12
    VTAC13 Operations Section Chief [Zone 5 / Channel 4]
    VTAC14 EMS Tactical 2 [Zone 5 / Channel 15]
    VFIRE23 Statewide Fire Mutual Aid [Zone 5 / Channel 94]
    VMED28 Statewide EMS Mutual Aid and Command [Zone 5 / Channel 13]
    VLAW31 Statewide Law Enforcement [Zone 5 / Channel 3]
    155.3700
    Law Enforcement Command [Zone 5 / Channel 6]
    (MNCOMM)
    Minnesota maintains a repeater in Moorhead that serves the
    8CALL90
    Fargo/Moorhead area
    Minnesota maintains a repeater in Moorhead that serves the
    8TAC91
    Fargo/Moorhead area
    An ARMER talkgroup hard-patched to North Dakota Highway Patrol
    MSP-NDHP for interoperability with North Dakota Highway Patrol Dispatch
    (State Radio)
    • North Dakota’s Interoperable Communications is governed by Statewide Interoperability
    Executive Committee (SIEC) (www.nd.gov/itd/statewide-alliances/siec/about-us)

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    Neighboring State/Province Interoperability
    Minnesota enjoys varying degrees of interoperability with its neighboring states and provinces.
    These charts summarize the general overlap of resources.

    Ontario
    • Ontario Public Safety utilizes a VHF (138 MHz) trunked radio system called FleetNet and
    has created a talkgroup known as PP-INT-2 for interoperability with Minnesota.
    • The Minnesota State Patrol controls the patch to PP-INT-2 and may patch any ARMER
    resource available to MSP Dispatch to PP-INT-2.
    • The PP-INT-2 resource is available to Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Communication
    Centre (PCC) located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The PCC may add the Ministry of Natural
    Resources (forest service) to the interoperability patch.
    • The PP-INT-2 resource is available to the Kenora Central Ambulance Communication
    Centre (CACC) located in Kenora, Ontario. The CACC may add fire resources to the
    interoperability patch.

    South Dakota
    Resource Notes
    Emergency use only. In all public safety radios. Backup channel for
    VCALL10
    air ambulance-to-ground communications.
    VTAC 11 – 14 Emergency use only. In all public safety radios.
    VFIRE23 Statewide fire channel. Mutual Aid 2. (VFIRE22 is Mutual Aid 1)
    VMED28 Statewide EMS channel 3
    VLAW31 Statewide law enforcement
    • South Dakota operates a statewide VHF trunked network (~23,000 subscriber radios)
    • South Dakota’s Field Operations Guide: http://www.sdpscc.sd.gov/comminfo.aspx
    • South Dakota Public Safety Communications Council (governance): www.sdpscc.sd.gov
    • South Dakota PSAPs with ARMER control stations:
    o Brookings
    o Flandreau
    o Milbank
    o Sioux Falls
    o Sisseton
    o Watertown

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    Neighboring State/Province Interoperability
    Minnesota enjoys varying degrees of interoperability with its neighboring states and provinces.
    These charts summarize the general overlap of resources.

    Wisconsin
    Resource Notes
    VCALL10 Public safety interoperability calling channel
    Public safety interagency tactical communications (analog and
    VTAC11 – 14
    digital)
    VFIRE21 “FG White” (analog, tx/rx tones of 74.4)
    “IFERN” (analog, tx/rx tones of 210.7)
    VFIRE22
    VFIRE22 (tone 156.7) unlikely to be found in WI fire radios
    “FG Blue” (analog, tx/rx tones of 85.4)
    VFIRE23
    VFIRE23 (MN tone 156.7) unlikely to be found in WI fire radios
    VFIRE24 “FG Black” (analog, tx/rx tones of 94.8)
    VFIRE25 “FG Gray” (analog, tx/rx tones of 136.5)
    VMED28 “EMS B” (analog, tx tone of D156, rx = CSQ)
    VLAW31 Statewide law enforcement
    153.8300
    “FG Red” (analog, tx/rx tones of 69.3)
    (MN-FIRG3)
    153.8375 “FG Gold” (analog, tx/rx tones of 91.5)
    155.2800 “EMS C” (analog, tx tone of D156, rx = CSQ)
    155.3700
    State point to point channel
    (MNCOMM)
    155.4000 “EMS A” (analog, tx tone of D156, rx = CSQ)
    WISMIN1 ARMER talkgroup hard patched to WISCOM talkgroup STAC5
    WISMIN2 ARMER talkgroup hard patched to WISCOM talkgroup RTAC54
    Wisconsin Interoperability Initiative (http://www.interop.wi.gov/index.asp).
    WISCOM contact: WisComTech@dot.wi.gov
    Wisconsin Interoperability contact: DOJInteroperability@doj.state.wi.gov
    Wisconsin Field Operations Guide: http://interop.wi.gov/docs_all.asp?locid=166

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    Federal Interoperability Channels
    The United States government has dedicated specific frequencies for interoperability between
    federal radio users and non-federal state and local users. “IR” channels are Incident Response
    channels and are dedicated for interoperability between federal users and local users in “any
    discipline.” NC 1 (National Calling) and IR channels 1-9 are in the VHF spectrum and are listed
    below. NC 2 (National Calling) and IR channels 10-18 are in the UHF spectrum and can be
    found in the NIFOG. The federal government does not widely use UHF in Minnesota.

    Incident Response Plans (IR)


    Frequency CTCSS Frequency CTCSS Analog/
    Name Notes
    (TX) (TX) (RX) (RX) Digital
    NC 1 National
    164.7125 167.9 169.5375 CSQ Analog
    (repeated) Calling
    IR 1
    165.2500 167.9 170.0125 167.9 Analog
    (repeated)
    In each
    IR 2
    165.9625 167.9 170.4125 167.9 Analog STR
    (repeated)
    rptr/twr
    IR 3
    166.5750 167.9 170.6875 167.9 Analog
    (repeated)
    IR 4
    167.3250 167.9 173.0375 167.9 Analog
    (repeated)
    NC 1
    IR 5 169.5375 167.9 169.5375 167.9 Analog
    simplex
    IR 1
    IR 6 170.0125 167.9 170.0125 167.9 Analog
    simplex
    IR 2
    IR 7 170.4125 167.9 170.4125 167.9 Analog
    simplex
    IR 3
    IR 8 170.6875 167.9 170.6875 167.9 Analog
    simplex
    IR 4
    IR 9 173.0375 167.9 173.0375 167.9 Analog
    simplex
    • Narrowband
    • ONLY for federal users or local interoperability with federal users.
    • Not authorized for routine or administrative uses.
    • Frequencies/Channels not authorized anywhere in Minnesota are in red text and the channel
    line is crossed out (this is due to existing wideband adjacent channels).
    • NC 1 and IR 1 – 9 are restricted in use near the Canadian border. See page 31 for additional
    information.

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    Federal Interoperability Channels
    The United States government has dedicated specific frequencies for interoperability between
    federal radio users and non-federal state and local users. “LE” channels are Law Enforcement
    channels and are dedicated for interoperability between federal and local law enforcement users.
    LE A (National Calling) and LE channels 1-9 are in the VHF spectrum and are listed below.
    LE B (National Calling) and LE channels 10-18 are in the UHF spectrum and can be found in
    the NIFOG. The federal government does not widely use UHF in Minnesota.

    Law Enforcement Plans (LE)


    Frequency CTCSS Frequency CTCSS Analog /
    Name Notes
    (TX) (TX) (RX) (RX) Digital
    National
    LE A 167.0875 167.9 167.0875 169.7 Analog
    Calling
    LE 1 National
    162.0875 167.9 167.0875 169.7 Analog
    (repeated) Calling
    In each
    LE 2
    162.2625 $68F 167.2500 $68F Digital STR
    (repeated)
    rptr/twr
    LE 3
    162.8375 $68F 167.7500 $68F Digital
    (repeated)
    LE 4
    163.2875 $68F 168.1125 $68F Digital
    (repeated)
    LE 5
    163.4250 $68F 168.4625 $68F Digital
    (repeated)
    LE 2
    LE 6 167.2500 $68F 167.2500 $68F Digital
    simplex
    LE 3
    LE 7 167.7500 $68F 167.7500 $68F Digital
    simplex
    LE 4
    LE 8 168.1125 $68F 168.1125 $68F Digital
    simplex
    LE 5
    LE 9 168.4625 $68F 168.4625 $68F Digital
    simplex
    • Narrowband
    • ONLY for federal users or local interoperability with federal users.
    • Not authorized for routine or administrative uses.
    • Frequencies/Channels not authorized anywhere in Minnesota are in red text and the channel
    line is crossed out (this is due to existing wideband adjacent channels).
    • LE A, LE 2, and LE 4 – 8 are restricted in use near the Canadian border. See page 31 for
    additional information.

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    Federal Interoperability Channels
    The United States government has dedicated specific frequencies for interoperability between
    federal radio users and non-federal state and local users.

    Restrictions due to frequency confliction with Canada

    Channel Restriction
    • Not usable in Minnesota due to wideband adjacent channels
    NC 1 • Not usable within 113 km Upper NW corner of WI and ND nor 55
    km of NE corner of MN near Thunder Bay, ON
    • Not usable in Minnesota due to wideband adjacent channels
    IR 1 • Not usable above 484013N in W of 9430W nor 85 km of NE corner
    of MN near Thunder Bay, ON
    IR 2 • Not usable above 484034N W of 941524W
    • Not usable in Minnesota due to wideband adjacent channels
    IR 3
    • Not usable within 170 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    IR 4 • Not usable within 31 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    IR 5 • Not usable above 473030N
    IR 6 • Not usable within 79 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    • Not usable within 100 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND nor
    IR 7
    122 km of NE corner of MN near Thunder Bay, ON
    • Not usable within 36 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND nor
    IR 8
    above 475110N E of 921604W
    • Not usable in Minnesota due to wideband adjacent channels
    IR 9
    • Not usable above 473125N
    LE A • Not usable within 10 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    LE 2 • Not usable above 473730N
    LE 3 • Not usable in Minnesota due to wideband adjacent channels
    LE 4 • Not usable above 473820N
    LE 5 • Not usable within 45 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    LE 6 • Not usable within 25 km of Upper NW corner of WI and ND
    LE 7 • Not usable above 480415N
    LE 8 • Not usable above 473130N

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    Federal Interoperability Channels
    The United States government has dedicated specific frequencies for interoperability between
    federal radio users and non-federal state and local users.

    FEDCOM
    The Minneapolis FBI maintains two VHF repeaters in the Twin Cities as part of the “25 Cities
    Project.” One repeater serves the east metro and the other serves the west metro. Nationally,
    25 Cities Project interoperability channels are known as Fed I/Os, but in the Twin Cities are
    known as FEDCOM. Department of Justice entities (FBI, US Marshalls, ATF, DEA, & Bureau
    of Prisons) should have FEDCOM in their radios. FEDCOM operates as a P25, narrowband,
    conventional, digital, VHF multicast system with two transmitters and nine voted receivers.
    The FEDCOM resource is authorized in metro dispatch centers but not in non-DOJ end user
    radios. Dispatch centers may patch FEDCOM to any ARMER talkgroup.

    Other VHF Options for Federal Interoperability


    In addition to IR and LE VHF Federal Interoperability Channels and FEDCOM, Minnesota-
    based federal law enforcement should have the following VHF National Interoperability
    Channels programmed in their radios:
    • VCALL 10
    • VTAC 11 – 14
    • VLAW 31
    • VMED 28

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    Tribal Interoperability
    Specific talkgroups and national interoperability channels have been identified for
    interoperability with Tribal Nations.

    TC-OPS-1 Talkgroup
    All tribes share access to a statewide tribal-only talkgroup known as TC-OPS-1. It is not a
    requested talkgroup at all sites so all traffic may not be heard by scanning.

    ARMER Tribal Interoperable Zone


    An ARMER Tribal Interoperability Zone prescribing specific talkgroups (STAC 7, STAC 12,
    NE 7, NW 7, SE 7, SW 7, and CM 7) for tribal interoperability may be programmed into some
    tribal radios.

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    Tribal Interoperability
    Specific talkgroups and national interoperability channels have been identified for
    interoperability with Tribal Nations. This chart identifies a sixteen-channel Tribal
    Interoperability Zone. The channels identified in this chart are shared resources, not exclusively
    reserved for tribal interoperability.

    VHF Conventional Tribal Interoperable Zone


    Channel Name Purpose Notes
    Federal Medical
    1 IR 2
    Evac. Control
    Federal Incident
    2 IR 6
    Command
    Federal Medical
    3 IR 7 IR2 simplex
    Evac. Control
    4 IR 8 Logistics Control
    5 VCALL10
    6 VTAC11
    7 VTAC12
    8 VTAC13
    9 VTAC14
    10 VTAC33
    11 VTAC34
    SAR NFM Public Safety SAR
    12
    (VSAR16) common
    Hail channel near
    13 MNCOMM
    Canadian border
    14 VFIRE23 Fire Only
    15 VMED28 Medical Only
    Law Enforcement
    16 VLAW31
    Only

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    Standardized Interoperability Zones
    Each ARMER Strategic Technology Reserve (STR) radio is required to have the following
    channels programmed and all other ARMER radios should be programmed with the following
    zones and channel assignments.

    ARMER Interoperability Zone


    MN 8C / Conventional Home Region
    Channel
    Zone Zone Zone
    1 STAC 1 8CALL90 Regional CALL
    2 STAC 2 8TAC91 Regional TAC 2
    3 STAC 3 8TAC92 Regional TAC 3
    4 STAC 4 8TAC93 Regional TAC 4
    5 STAC 5 8TAC94 Regional TAC 5
    6 STAC 6 8CALL90D Regional TAC 6
    7 STAC 7 8TAC91D Regional TAC 7
    8 STAC 8 8TAC92D Regional TAC 8
    9 STAC 9 8TAC93D Regional TAC 9
    10 STAC 10 8TAC94D Regional TAC 10
    11 STAC 11 8SOA1 Regional TAC 11
    12 STAC 12 8SOA2 Regional ROAM
    13 LTAC 1* or Choice 8SOA3 DRO 1
    14 LTAC 2* or Choice 8SOA4 DRO 2
    15 LTAC 3* or Choice Choice DRO 3
    16 LTAC 4* or Choice Choice DRO 4
    • LTACs are only to be included in Law Enforcement radios.
    • Most regions do not identify their shared regional interoperability talkgroups as TACs. They
    use only the region name followed by the channel number (e.g. CM 2).

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    Standardized Interoperability Zones
    The VHF Interoperability Zone was established during narrow-banding and during the statewide
    migration to ARMER to promote interoperability.

    VHF Interoperability Zone


    Channel Name Purpose Notes
    1 VCALL10 Hailing
    2 VTAC11 Any
    3 VTAC12 Any
    4 VTAC13 Any
    5 VTAC14 Any
    6 MNCOMM Any
    7 VFIRE23 Fire Service Only
    8 MNFIRG2 Fire Service Only
    9 MNFIRG3 Fire Service Only
    10 DNRTAC1
    Law Enforcement
    11 VLAW31
    Only
    12 VMED28 Medical Only
    Programmed into
    Federal “Incident
    13 IR 2 each STR
    Response” Interop
    repeater/tower
    Programmed into
    14 VTAC14-R Any each STR
    repeater/tower
    Channel information may be released by MN
    15 NGRPTR
    National Guard as needed
    Programmed into
    Federal “Law
    16 LE 2 each STR
    Enforcement” Interop
    repeater/tower
    • The Statewide VHF Interoperability Zone was recommended in the Minnesota Public Safety
    Mobile Radio VHF Interoperable Frequency Plan report dated December 2, 2010 and
    adopted by the SECB on October 27, 2011.

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    Strategic Technology Reserve
    Minnesota maintains a healthy Strategic Technology Reserve (STR) and it components are
    available for routine or emergency events. The STR assets are included in CASM and, in some
    cases, Status Board.

    General Information
    The SECB established the Strategic Technology Reserve. It may be accessed by contacting the
    Administrative Contact listed or by contacting the Minnesota Duty Officer (see page 45).
    Borrowers are responsible for lost or damaged equipment. Exercising of the STR at routine
    events and trainings is encouraged.

    Cache Radios—Portable Radios


    Contact
    Asset Quantity Owner Location
    Information
    Dave Olson
    30 NW Region Thief River Falls Pennington
    Motorola County
    XTS 1500 St. Louis County
    30 NE Region Duluth
    portable radios PSAP
    programmed Mike Henrion
    with 30 CM Region Alexandria
    Douglas County
    ARMER
    Jim Stromberg
    interoperability 150 ME Region St. Paul
    DPS ECN
    talkgroups
    and Todd Roelfsema
    30 SW Region Marshall
    800 MHz Lyon County
    National Tim Mohr
    Interoperability 30 SR Region Mankato Blue Earth
    channels County
    Mike Bromberg
    30 SE Region Rochester
    Olmsted County
    • Cache radios include chargers.
    • See page 36 for additional agency-owned cache radios.

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    Strategic Technology Reserve
    Minnesota maintains a healthy Strategic Technology Reserve (STR) and it components are
    available for routine or emergency events. The STR assets are included in CASM and, in some
    cases, Status Board.

    Transportable Tower and/or Repeater


    Asset Owner Location Contact Information
    Dave Olson
    NW Region Thief River Falls
    Pennington County
    St. Louis County
    NE Region Duluth
    PSAP
    Mike Henrion
    CM Region Alexandria
    Transportable Tower Douglas County
    (50’) with VHF and Troy Tretter
    ME Region Bloomington
    800 MHz Crossband MESB
    Repeater Todd Roelfsema
    SW Region Marshall
    Lyon County
    Tim Mohr
    SR Region Mankato
    Blue Earth County
    Mike Bromberg
    SE Region Rochester
    Olmsted County
    Dave Olson
    Transportable Tower Pennington County
    (50’) with VHF Greater NW EMS Thief River Falls or
    Antenna Brian Zastoupil
    RRRDC
    • Towing Requirements: 2” receiver, 2⅝” ball, 7-pin flat blade connector (round plug)
    • Repeater is a stand-alone repeater system designed to be used with the STR tower/trailer, but
    can be deployed on its own.
    • 800 MHz repeater with 8CALL90 and 8TAC91-94 channels
    • VHF repeater with VTAC14R, IR2, and LE2 channels
    • Standalone repeater modes for both bands simultaneously or crossband patched 800-to-VHF
    • The STR repeater does not interact with or connect to ARMER (unless patched through a
    special, non-standard procedure). The repeater system solution provides simultaneous repeat
    of VHF and 800 MHz signals, as well as a cross-band capability. System can operate on any
    one VHF channel and any one 800 MHz channel simultaneously, but no more than one
    channel in VHF and no more than one channel in 800 MHz at any one time.
    • Licensed for use anywhere in Minnesota (WQOX912 & WQPE747). No Special Temporary
    Authority (STA) necessary unless exceeding license. To apply for an Emergency STA, call
    the FCC at 202-418-1122.

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    Strategic Technology Reserve
    Minnesota maintains a healthy Strategic Technology Reserve (STR) and it components are
    available for routine or emergency events. The STR assets are included in CASM and, in some
    cases, Status Board.

    SAT-COW
    The HCSO Satellite Equipped Communications Site on Wheels (SATCOW) consists of three
    separate trailer units that are deployed together as a package.

    Communications Trailer
    • An 8 channel 800 MHz ARMER trunked radio site
    • A single channel 700 MHz HPD ARMER data layer data site
    • A Hennepin County outdoor Cisco mesh wireless access point
    • An EVDO mobile router wireless access point
    • A 1.8 meter satellite dish providing two encrypted fractional T-1s for the ARMER voice and
    data sites and a high speed Internet connection
    • Nationwide 800 MHz mutual aid conventional repeaters
    • VHF and UHF portable repeaters
    • National Guard/Military communications radios
    • Dish network satellite TVs (2) & off the air digital TV
    • Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones with a 612 area code
    • Cross connect panels for distributing voice, data and video circuits to the Incident Command
    and Incident Communications Center vehicles
    • Also houses portable radio and laptop equipment caches and includes a technical support
    work area in the forward bay. The satellite equipment provides a link from the HCSO
    Golden Valley Radio Site to the trailer. Radios operating in a disaster response area will
    thereby be linked directly to the ARMER radio network. The trailer also serves as a
    distribution point and support center for cache radios, laptops, batteries, etc. This vehicle
    can be deployed to disasters and other incidents to provide radio and MDC support to the
    community and the response personnel.

    Tower Trailer
    The SATCOW tower trailer has a 109’ collapsible radio tower and an electrical trailer with a
    125 KVA emergency power generator. The electrical trailer provides a high intensity metal
    halide light tower, primary power for the SATCOW trailer, plus a 200 amp distribution box
    with multiple 30 and 50 amp shore power cords.

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    Strategic Technology Reserve
    Minnesota maintains a healthy Strategic Technology Reserve (STR) and it components are
    available for routine or emergency events. The STR assets are included in CASM and, in some
    cases, Status Board.

    SAT-COW
    Mobile Incident Communications Center (ICC)
    The Mobile Incident Communications Center (ICC) is a self-contained vehicle with five radio
    dispatch positions, complete with consoles and headsets. It contains numerous mobile radios
    capable of communications on all public safety bands as well as military, amateur radio, and
    aircraft bands. This vehicle has an ACU-1000 gateway device used to patch various radio
    systems together and three onboard portable repeaters. This is the primary response vehicle for
    the Sheriff’s Office Communication Response Team (CRT) and is typically staffed by a
    combination of full time personnel and volunteer members of the HCSO Mobile Amateur Radio
    Corps (MARC), who serve as cache radio specialists and radio operators/incident dispatchers at
    disasters and preplanned events.

    The HCSO Communications Response Team and Strategic Technology Reserve can be
    requested for emergency response by contacting the HCSO 911 Communications Division
    (763-525-6210).

    Agency-Owned Assets
    Many agencies own resources that may be available upon request regionally or statewide. The
    below items were voluntarily included in the MNFOG by their owners.

    Agency-Owned Resources
    Owner
    Asset Location Contact Information
    (Location)
    Raytheon ACU-T St. Louis County St. Louis County
    Duluth
    Gateway (Duluth) PSAP
    Portable Repeater
    Dakota County Dakota County Ron Jansen
    (8TAC92)
    324 – Motorola Hennepin County
    XTS 1500 Hennepin County Sheriff’s Radio John Gundersen
    portable radios Plymouth
    Hennepin County
    79 – VHF portable
    Hennepin County Sheriff’s Radio John Gundersen
    radios
    Plymouth
    8 – Motorola APX Douglas County
    CM Region Douglas County
    portable radios PSAP

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    Minnesota National Guard
    The Minnesota National Guard has many communications resources available. Because they
    are not as immediately available as other STR items and the process to request and deploy these
    items is different from other STR equipment, they are listed separately.

    Emergency Support Requests


    County Sheriff or Mayor of a city of the first class requests National Guard Assistance from the
    Minnesota Duty Officer who contacts the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
    Management (HSEM) to process the request. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
    Management (HSEM) coordinates with the National Guard and the governor on all requests.
    Governor approves/disapproves request for National Guard support. National Guard contacts
    local sheriff/police chief/tribal leader to coordinate mission requirements. Coordination with
    primary POC can start at any time and is encouraged. Turnaround time is typically 6 to 12
    hours after governor approval until a platform is on site. Systems can also be requested for
    exercises by contacting the POC.

    Resources
    Asset Location Contact Information
    JCP1 Inver Grove Heights
    133rd Airlift Wing
    JCP2
    Saint Paul
    th
    148 Fighter Wing
    JCP3
    Duluth
    RCP1 Inver Grove Heights
    133rd Airlift Wing
    RCP2
    Saint Paul
    th
    148 Fighter Wing SFC Tom Simota
    RCP3
    Duluth
    RCP4 Camp Ripley
    JISCC T59 Faribault
    4 caches of 25 -- 800 MHz Normally in Duluth, Austin,
    Motorola XTS2500 portable Arden Hills, and Inver Grove
    radios (ARMER) Heights
    50 -- VHF Motorola
    Inver Grove Heights
    XTS2500 portable radios

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    Minnesota National Guard
    The Minnesota National Guard has many communications resources available. Because they
    are not as immediately available as other STR items and the process to request and deploy these
    items is different from other STR equipment, they are listed separately.

    Joint Communications Platform (JCP)


    The JCP system is a mobile set of communications equipment that provides voice, video, and
    data connectivity to the public and Minnesota National Guard Network. It also provides
    interoperability between military and non-military radios. This equipment set is designed to
    provide on-site and reach-back communications capabilities for the Incident Commander, first
    responders, and with state and federal command authorities and centers.

    Remote Communications Platform (RCP)


    The RCP system is a mobile communications towers mounted on a 4x4 truck chassis, equipped
    with wireless data antenna arrays, both military and civilian radio systems (UHF, VHF & 800
    MHz Repeaters) to extend communications. The RCP is self-sufficient with on board power
    generation and climate controlled all weather cabinets. It is mission capable within 60 minutes
    of arrival on site.

    Joint Incident Site Communications Capabilities (JISCC)


    The JISCC system is a modular set of communications equipment that provides voice, video,
    and data connectivity to the public and DOD Network. It also provides interoperability with
    non-military radios. This is a National Guard Bureau funded platform so it takes a few more
    steps to deploy.

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    Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC)
    MIFC houses the Northeast Interagency Fire Cache and staff members from the cooperating
    agencies of the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS). MIFC services include Dispatch
    Coordination Center, Wildfire Aviation Management, and the Northeast Fire Cache.

    MIFC manages two communications cache resources: state-owned resources and Northeast Fire
    Cache resources. Both are primarily dedicated to wildland firefighting, but may be available for
    other needs.

    Requests for MIFC communications resources may be made through MIFC’s Dispatch or the
    Minnesota Duty Officer. The administrative contact for MIFC communications resources is
    Forestry Radio Coordinator Pat Coughlin.

    Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC)


    402 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    218-327-4436 (Public Number)
    218-327-4558 (24/7 Dispatch)

    State Owned Resources


    Asset Quantity Notes
    VHF Portables 325
    VHF Mobiles 85 B/K GMH and DMH units
    Communications
    Two mobiles, 5 portables kit, along with
    Trailer with 30’ x- 2
    cables, antennas’ etc. in each unit.
    tension poles.
    Transportable Tower
    1 Crank up lift – VHF antennas
    50’ VHF Antenna
    Transportable Tower
    1 Electric lift – VHF antennas
    100’ VHF Antenna
    VHF Repeaters 2 units - MT-3E; 2 units - MT4E (UHF
    4
    (Daniels) linked)
    ICOM A-6 Portables 54 AM Portables for Aviation use
    GlobalStar Sat
    9 GlobalStar Sat Phones with spare batteries
    Phones

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    Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC)
    MIFC houses the Northeast Interagency Fire Cache and staff members from the cooperating
    agencies of the Minnesota Incident Command System (MNICS). MIFC services include Dispatch
    Coordination Center, Wildfire Aviation Management, and the Northeast Fire Cache.

    Northeast Fire Cache Resources


    Radio Starter Kit available from Boise Fire Cache for NE States/Region use (C1-L1).

    Kit contents:
    • 48 VHF portable radios
    • 16 UHF portable radios
    • VHF repeater and links
    • UHF repeater and links
    • Ground VHF AM base station & aircraft links

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    National Weather Service
    The following National Weather Service frequencies are used throughout Minnesota.

    Channel & Frequency


    WX1 WX2
    162.4000 162.4250
    WX3 WX4
    162.4500 162.4750
    WX5 WX6
    162.5000 162.5250
    WX7
    162.5500
    • WX1 – WX7 are Receive Only

    Five of the six NWS offices serving


    Minnesota are ARMER participants and
    procedures exist for ARMER
    communication between the NWS office and
    each county it serves.
    • Eighty-five of Minnesota’s 87 counties
    may communicate with the NWS by
    ARMER.
    • The following NWS offices have a
    dedicated NWS talkgroup:
    o Chanhassen
    o Duluth
    o East Grand Forks
    o La Crosse
    o Sioux Falls

    Two counties, Big Stone & Traverse, are


    served by the Aberdeen NWS office and do
    not have ARMER connectivity to that office.

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    Aviation
    Aerial operations in Minnesota is limited to the Minnesota State Patrol, air ambulances,
    Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, and Civil Air Patrol.

    The Minnesota State Patrol’s Flight Section enjoys full ARMER functionality.

    Several air ambulances serve Minnesota and each uses ARMER to interoperate with other
    ARMER users. Landing Zone and field operations with air ambulances should be on an STAC
    talkgroup.

    The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) operates aerial firefighting operations on VHF.
    MIFC has 54 portable AM aviation-band radios in their cache. See the MIFC section (pages
    39-40) of the MNFOG for additional information.

    The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an ARMER participant for land operations only. Its airborne
    operations utilize VHF CAP frequencies.

    The EMSAIRCOM ARMER talkgroup is dedicated to communications between helicopter


    communication centers. It may be used for day-to-day, interagency urgent or emergency
    mutual aid situations. It is also a means for hailing another dispatch center, to re-direct non-
    emergency communications to an alternative talkgroup of their choice, and to advise the
    helicopter communications center that is responsible to secure a Landing Zone for an incoming
    helicopter.

    Marine
    Due to the significant number of lakes in Minnesota there is a potential for water-related events
    and the need to communicate between civilian and public safety persons.

    Frequency CTCSS Frequency CTCSS Analog /


    Name Notes
    (TX) (TX) (RX) (RX) Digital
    Marine 14 156.7000 CSQ 156.7000 CSQ Analog See Note 1
    Distress &
    Marine 16 156.8000 CSQ 156.8000 CSQ Analog
    Safety
    ME RVR
    ARMER See Note 2
    HAIL
    ME RVR
    ARMER See Note 2
    OPS
    1
    Monitored by Army Corp of Engineers Mississippi River Locks and Dams
    2
    Metro-only resources providing water patrol, fire rescue, Coast Guard, and conservation
    officers a common talkgroup to facilitate a coordinated response to incidents on the waterways
    of the Metro Region

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    Railroad
    Some railroad police and hazardous response teams are authorized ARMER participants. Their
    day-to-day operations are on VHF but select law enforcement and disaster response teams use
    ARMER for interoperability.

    Frequency Frequency
    Name Notes
    (TX) (RX)
    National Railroad
    73 161.2050 161.2050
    Mutual Aid Channel
    • Analog / Narrowband / CTCSS (TX/RX) SCQ
    • Not encrypted
    • In an Order from the FCC dated August 23, 2016, railroad police are authorized "railroad
    police officers empowered to carry out law enforcement functions to use public safety
    interoperability channels in the VHF (150-174 MHz and 220-222 MHz), UHF (450-470
    MHz), 700 MHz narrowband (769-775/799-805 MHz), and 800 MHz National Public Safety
    Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) bands (806-809/851-854 MHz)."

    In response to a Public Notice from the FCC, on November 17, 2016 the SECB assumed
    responsibility to administer VHF and UHF National Interoperability Channels (VTACs &
    UTACs). The SECB does not restrict railroad police from using any National Interoperability
    Channels in Minnesota (V-, U-, 7-, or 8-TACs).

    The following railroads are ARMER participants:


    • CP Railway (law enforcement & hazmat response team)
    • BNSF Railway (law enforcement)
    • CN Railway (law enforcement)

    FEMA Region V
    Minnesota is included in FEMA Region V and the Region V maintain an interoperable assets list.

    FEMA Region V States:


    • Minnesota
    • Wisconsin
    • Illinois
    • Michigan
    • Indiana
    • Ohio

    The FEMA Region V Interoperable Assets list is kept by SWIC Jim Stromberg.

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    Minnesota’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
    Minnesota’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activates during times of disaster or
    emergency. It serves as the hub for state agencies and their partners to support local governments
    and coordinate response efforts.

    Location Telephone
    444 Cedar Street 651-201-7483
    Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-5137 Only activated during a state of emergency

    State Activation Levels:


    • Level I Full Activation with Federal Support – SEOC Full Activation with Federal Support
    Initiated by a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Minnesota and includes full federal
    Emergency Support Functions (ESF) support.
    • Level II Full State Activation – SEOC Activation with Command Staff, General Staff, and
    Select State Agencies
    Response to an actual event having significant impacts over large geographical areas. The
    Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR) will direct state agencies to provide assistance
    under the Governor’s Executive Order assigning emergency responsibilities to state
    agencies.
    • Level III Partial Activation – SEOC Activation with Command Staff and General Staff
    Activation of appropriate agencies or Incident Command System (ICS) sections to closely
    monitor a developing situation or incident with limited impact. Actions may include
    preparing to or providing any necessary assistance as needed.
    • Level IV Monitoring – Continuous Monitoring
    In Coordination with Minnesota Duty Officer (MDO), Homeland Security and Emergency
    Management Operations Section maintains statewide situational awareness.

    SEOC RF Resources
    • ARMER – 800 MHz – monitoring SEMTAC, capable of all statewide TAC’s including
    encrypted.
    • FNARS (FEMA NAtional Radio System) an HF (High Frequency) long distance
    communications system, using ALE (Automatic Link Engagement) to provide connectivity
    between FEMA Headquarters, FEMA Regional offices, and all of the State Emergency
    Operations Centers.
    • Amateur Radio – The State EOC has both VHF / UHF capability and HF capability.

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    Status Board
    Status Board is a statewide web-based dispatch tool accessible through the public internet. It is
    intended to help coordinate use of interoperable communications resources for urgent, emergent,
    or preplanned events.

    The status board should be updated as talkgroups and channels are claimed so that the resources
    is not assumed to be available and claimed for another event.

    Status Board is available at https://app2.dps.mn.gov/statusboard. To request access to Status


    Board or training resources, contact ECN Standards and Training Coordinator, Cathy Anderson.

    Minnesota State Duty Officer


    The Minnesota Duty Officer Program provides a single answering point for local and state
    agencies to request state-level assistance for emergencies, serious accidents or incidents, or for
    reporting hazardous materials and petroleum spills.

    The Minnesota Duty Officer keeps a list of contacts for each Emergency
    Communication/Services Board region and will facilitate connecting requestors of
    communications personnel and assets with the correct regional contact. The regional contact
    will assist the requestor on filling the communications needs.

    Minnesota State Duty Officer Contact Information:


    • Phone: 651-649-5451 • FAX: 651-296-2300
    • Toll-free: 800-422-0798 • Sat Phone: 254-543-6490
    • Ops Center: 651-793-5451 • ARMER: MNDO talkgroup
    • Fax: 651-296-2300

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    Communications Survey Asset and Mapping Tool (CASM)
    CASM is a federal database provided by the US Department of Homeland Security to help
    jurisdictions inventory their public safety emergency communications capabilities.

    Administrators
    Region Primary Administrator Secondary Administrator(s)
    State Jim Stromberg Cathy Anderson
    Lance Lehman (BCA)
    Steve Ouradnik (DOC)
    State Agencies Jackie O’Donnell (MSP)
    Bill Schmidt (DHS)
    Tim Boyer (MSP)
    Northwest Brian Zastoupil vacant
    Northeast Steve Olson Karla White
    Central Al Fjerstad Brandon Larson
    Jake Thompson, Ron Jansen,
    Metro Troy Tretter Curt Meyer, Rod Olson, Dave
    Pikal, & Chris Kummer
    Southwest Chad Steffen Kevin Haney
    South Central Keith Ruffing Pat Wallace
    Southeast Chad Steffen vacant

    CASM may be accessed at: https://casmnextgen.com/

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    A-B
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Aitkin County Aitkin 218-927-7400
    Allina EMS Saint Paul 651-222-0555
    Anoka County Anoka 763-427-1212
    Becker County Detroit Lakes 218-847-2661
    Beltrami County Bemidji 218-333-9111
    Benton County Foley 320-968-7201
    Big Stone County Willmar 320-839-3558
    Bloomington Bloomington 952-888-4401
    Blue Earth County Mankato 507-387-5601
    BNSF Railway Fort Worth, TX 800-432-5452
    Brown County New Ulm 507-233-6720

    C-D
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Carlton County Carlton 218-384-4185
    Carver County Chaska 952-361-1231
    Cass County Walker 218-547-1424
    Chippewa County Montevideo 320-269-2121
    Chisago County Center City 651-257-4100
    Clay County Fargo 701-451-7660
    Clearwater County Bagley 218-694-6226
    CN Railway Montreal, QC 800-465-9239
    Cook County Grand Marais 218-387-3030
    Cottonwood County Windom 507-831-1375
    CP Railway Calgary, AB 800-716-9132
    Crow Wing County Brainerd 218-829-4749
    Dakota County Rosemount 651-322-2323
    Dodge County Mantorville 507-635-6200
    Douglas County Alexandria 320-762-8151

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    E-F
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Eden Prairie Eden Prairie 952-949-6200
    Edina Edina 952-826-1600
    Faribault County Blue Earth 507-526-6180
    FBI Brooklyn Center 612-376-3200
    507-765-3874
    Fillmore County Preston
    (option #1)
    Fort Snelling PSAP
    (133rd MN Air National Fort Snelling 612-713-2000
    Guard)
    Fort Snelling PSAP
    Fort Snelling 612-713-1102
    (934th US Air Force)
    Freeborn County Albert Lea 507-377-5200

    G-H
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Goodhue County Red Wing 651-385-3155
    Grant County Elbow Lake 218-685-8280
    Hennepin County Plymouth 763-525-6216
    Hennepin EMS
    Minneapolis 612-347-2140
    (HCMC)
    Houston County Caledonia 507-725-5122
    Hubbard County Park Rapids 218-732-3331
    Hutchinson Hutchinson 320-587-2242

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    I-J
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Isanti County Cambridge 763-689-2141
    Itasca County Grand Rapids 218-326-3477
    Jackson County Jackson 507-847-4420

    K-L
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Kanabec County Mora 320-679-8400
    Kandiyohi County Willmar 320-235-1260
    Kittson County Hallock 218-843-3535
    Koochiching County International Falls 218-283-4416
    Lac qui Parle County Madison 320-598-3720
    Lake County Two Harbors 218-834-8385
    Lake of the Woods County Baudette 218-634-1143
    Le Sueur County Le Center 507-357-4440
    Lincoln County Ivanhoe 507-694-1664
    Lyon County Marshall 507-537-7666

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    M-N
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Mahnomen County Mahnomen 218-935-2255
    Marshall County Warren 218-745-5411
    Martin County Fairmont 507-238-4481
    Mayo Clinic Rochester 507-255-2808
    McLeod County Glencoe 320-864-3134
    Meeker County Litchfield 320-693-5400
    Metropolitan Airports
    Minneapolis 612-726-5577
    Commission (MAC)
    Metropolitan Transit
    Minneapolis 612-349-7317
    Commission (MTC)
    Mille Lacs County Milaca 320-983-8257
    Minneapolis Minneapolis 612-348-2345
    Minnesota Interagency Fire
    Grand Rapids 218-327-4558
    Center (MIFC)
    Minnesota State Patrol Rochester 507-285-7410
    Minnesota State Patrol Roseville 651-582-1500
    Minnetonka Minnetonka 952-939-8510
    Morrison County Little Falls 320-632-9233
    Mower County Austin 507-437-9400
    Murray County Slayton 507-836-6168
    Nicollet County Saint Peter 507-931-1570
    Nobles County Worthington 507-372-8430
    Norman County Ada 218-784-7114
    North Memorial Brooklyn Park 763-520-2897

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    O-P
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Olmsted County Rochester 507-328-6800
    Otter Tail County Fergus Falls 218-998-8555
    Pennington County Thief River Falls 218-681-6161
    Pine County Pine City 320-629-8438
    Pipestone County Pipestone 507-825-1100
    Polk County Crookston 218-281-0431
    Pope County Glenwood 320-634-5411

    Q-R
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Ramsey County Saint Paul 651-767-0640
    Red Lake County Red Lake Falls 218-253-2996
    Red Lake Nation Red Lake 218-679-3313
    Redwood County Redwood Falls 507-637-4036
    Regions Hospital
    Saint Paul 651-254-2990
    (MRCC East)
    Renville County Olivia 320-523-1161
    Rice & Steele Counties Owatonna 507-334-4391
    Ridgeview Medical Waconia 952-442-4222
    Rock County Luverne 507-283-5000
    Roseau County Roseau 218-463-1421

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    Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP)
    Contact Information
    S-T
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    Scott County Shakopee 952-445-1411
    Sherburne County Elk River 763-765-3595
    Sibley County Gaylord 507-237-4330
    Saint Cloud Saint Cloud 320-251-1200
    Saint Louis County Duluth 218-625-3581
    Saint Louis Park Saint Louis Park 952-924-2618
    Stearns County Saint Cloud 320-251-4240
    Rice & Steele Counties Owatonna 507-334-4391
    Stevens County Morris 320-208-6500
    Swift County Benson 320-843-3133
    Todd County Long Prairie 320-732-2157
    Traverse County Wheaton 320-422-7800

    U-V-W-X-Y-Z
    AGENCY CITY 24/7 TELEPHONE
    University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis 612-624-7828
    (Twin Cities)
    Wabasha County Wabasha 651-565-3361
    Wadena County Wadena 218-631-7600
    Waseca County Waseca 507-835-0500
    Washington County Stillwater 651-439-9381
    Watonwan County Saint James 507-375-3121
    White Bear Lake White Bear lake 651-429-8511
    Wilkin County Breckenridge 218-643-8544
    Winona County Winona 507-457-6491
    Wright County Buffalo 763-682-7600
    Yellow Medicine County Granite Falls 320-564-2130

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    MNFOG Contacts
    These persons are identified in the MNFOG.

    A–O
    Name Agency Telephone Numbers Emails
    651-201-7548 (w) Cathy.Anderson@stat
    Cathy Anderson MN DPS ECN
    612-701-5443 (c) e.mn.us
    Minnesota State tim.boyer@state.mn.
    Tim Boyer 651-582-1502
    Patrol us
    Bromberg.Mike@co.
    Mike Bromberg Olmsted County 507-272-4506
    olmsted.mn.us
    218-322-2696 (w) Pat.Coughlin@state.
    Pat Coughlin MN DNR (MIFC)
    218-244-7505 (c) mn.us
    al.fjerstad@co.mille-
    Al Fjerstad Mille Lacs County 320-983-8288
    lacs.mn.us
    Thomas.j.fox30.mil@
    Tom Fox MN National Guard 651-268-8823
    mail.mil
    John.Gundersen@hen
    John Gundersen Hennepin County 612-596-1921
    nepin.us
    kevin@murraycounty
    Kevin Haney Murray County 507-828-8670
    ares.org
    michaelh@co.dougla
    Mike Henrion Douglas County 320-762-8151
    s.mn.us
    Ron.Jansen@co.dako
    Ron Jansen Dakota County 651-322-8632
    ta.mn.us
    Metropolitan Airports Chris.Kummer@msp
    Chris Kummer 612-725-6146
    Commission mac.org
    Kristen.Lahr@co.stea
    Kristen Lahr Stearns County 320-259-3727
    rns.mn.us
    Brandon.larson@ci.st
    Brandon Larson Saint Cloud 320-650-3304
    cloud.mn.us
    lance.lehman@state.
    Lance Lehman MN BCA 651-793-1059
    mn.us
    Curtis.Meyer@henne
    Curt Meyer Hennepin County 612-596-1922
    pin.us
    Tim.Mohr@blueearth
    Tim Mohr Blue Earth County 507-304-4813
    countymn.gov
    mailto:dolson@penni
    Dave Olson Pennington County 218-681-6161
    ngtonsheriff.org
    Rodney.Olson@minn
    Rod Olson Minneapolis 612-673-5672
    eapolismn.gov

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    MNFOG Contacts
    These persons are identified in the MNFOG.

    O–Z
    Name Agency Telephone Numbers Emails
    steve.olson@co.lake.
    Steve Olson Lake County 218-834-8355
    mn.us
    Department of steve.r.ouradnik@stat
    Steve Ouradnik 651-361-7195
    Corrections e.mn.us
    Dave.Pikal@co.rams
    Dave Pikal Ramsey County 651-266-7733
    ey.mn.us
    toddroelfsema@co.ly
    Todd Roelfsema Lyon County 507-929-6603
    on.mn.us
    keithr@saintpetermn.
    Keith Ruffing Saint Peter 507-931-1550
    gov
    MN Department of william.schmidt@stat
    Bill Schmidt 651-201-5716
    Health e.mn.us
    thomas.j.simota.mil@
    Tom Simota MN National Guard 651-268-8055
    mail.mil
    chad.steffen@ci.red-
    Red Wing
    wing.mn.us
    Chad Steffen and 651-755-0800
    csteffen@lowersioux
    Lower Sioux
    pd.com
    651-201-7557 (w) James.Stromberg@st
    Jim Stromberg MN DPS ECN
    952-923-6318 (c) ate.mn.us
    Jake.Thompson@co.a
    Jake Thompson Anoka County 763-450-4581
    noka.mn.us
    Nate.Timm@co.wash
    Nate Timm Washington County 651-430-7863
    ington.mn.us
    Metropolitan
    ttretter@mn-
    Troy Tretter Emergency Services 651-643-8398
    mesb.org
    Board
    pat.wallace@blueeart
    Pat Wallace Blue Earth County 507-304-4860
    hcountymn.gov
    kwhite@co.aitkin.mn
    Karla White Aitkin County 218-927-7436
    .us
    Red River Regional bzastoupil@rrrdc.co
    Brian Zastoupil 701-451-7683
    Dispatch Center m

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    Notes

    Page 59
    Updates
    As updates to the MNFOG are published, updates will be posted to the ECN website in a format
    allowing it to be printed to a mailing label. The label may be affixed here.

    New in Version 2.2


    October 26, 2017
    • NWS Home Zones: CHN-Z1, SXF-Z2, LAC-Z3, DLH-Z5, & GNF-Z6
    • 7SOAs use state DES encryption key CKR1992
    • 8TAC91-94 were mislabeled as 8CALL91-94
    • Program 8TACs with 20 kHz bandwidth & 4 kHz deviation
    • VTAC11-14 were mislabeled as VTAC91-94
    • Manitoba law and EMS may have 8TACs
    • STR Towers licensed for use anywhere in Minnesota (licenses WQOX912 &
    WQPE747). No STA necessary if not exceeding license and used in
    Minnesota.
    • Added SEOC RF Resources
    • Updated contacts
    • Added Conventional Resource ARMER Enhancement Sites: Princeton High
    School (Mille Lacs County)-8TAC91

    New in Version 2.1


    February 21, 2017
    • Increased font size for better readability in pocket-sized format
    • Minor formatting and typographic adjustments consequential to font change
    • Added ME TACs to Home Zone Mapping
    • Corrected VFIRE 23 frequency error
    • Added LTAC9E – 12E

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