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Below is the State of Illinois Statewide Interoperability Template (Short version for Campus radios)
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Interoperability template is found in every STARCOM21 radio in Illinois. For small capacity radios such as those
issued to universities, a smaller template was developed. Zones BA-BC are identical to the full statewide
template.
Notice below that Zones BA-BC run across the top of the template. “Zone__” is the name of the group of talk-
groups/channels in that column. That’s why when searching for a talk-group/channel; you must first select the
Zone. Once the Zone is selected use the talk-group/channel knob to move up or down vertically in the
template to locate the specific talk-group/channel you want.
Zones BA-BB
are statewide talk-groups. When talking on these, you transmit statewide on the STARCOM21
platform. They are used for wide area operations and generally assigned by a Communications Unit Leader
(COML). The “RGN” or regional talk-groups
need no permission and are used for a local emergency, training, and
exercises. When using the regional talk-groups start with the RGN_B first. If additional talk-groups are needed use
RGN_A.
Zone BC
has tactical channels and either direct talk indicated by a “D” or repeater channel, no “D”. None are
statewide. Repeater channels require a portable or fixed repeater station. They also need no permission for
local emergencies, training and exercises. During Type 3 events a COML will assign these channels as needed.
IESMA talk-group located in Zone BA is monitored 24/7 by IEMA Communication Center for emergencies only.
They may monitor other talk-groups as well.
For the full Illinois Statewide Interoperability Template see the Statewide Communications Interoperability
Plan (SCIP) which can be found at
https://iema.illinois.gov/iema/SCIP.asp
I hope this has helped answer some question regarding this ITTF radio and the STARCOM21 platform. If you
need further information please contact me at any time.
Russell Gentry – ILEAS Communications Liaison
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Move across template for Zones
