← Operate the net · COML hub

Role hub

COMT / Communications Technician

Field comms tech and net logging — check-ins, activity logs, kit maintenance, and digital contingency paths referenced on ICS-203 and ICS-210.

Net control + NCS log COMT tools filter
COMT vs COML

Technician vs planner

  • COML writes the plan — PACE, ICS-205, ICS-210, frequency assignments. See COML hub.
  • COMT installs, operates, and logs — nets, radios, gateways, scratch-pad freqs, and maintenance schedules on scene.
  • NCS overlap: Small incidents may combine COMT and NCS — use NCS hub for directed net discipline.
  • On small incidents one person may wear both hats — still document each function separately in the incident workspace.
Field activation

COMT shift checklist

  • Confirm assigned frequencies from ICS-205 match programmed radios — export CHIRP CSV from the COML if provided.
  • Open ICS-211 roster before the net; log check-ins in NCS log or ICS-211.
  • Timestamp traffic in ICS-214 — UTC via world clocks.
  • Test digital contingency (DMR TG, Meshtastic node) if listed on ICS-210 — do not assume it works without an on-air check.
  • Run kit maintenance entries after the shift — batteries, antenna, programming cable.
Net Control RefWorkflow step 3 Net Script GeneratorWorkflow step 3 ICS-211 Check-In RosterWorkflow step 3 ICS-214 Activity LogWorkflow step 5 Field QSO LogWorkflow step 5 Frequency Scratch PadWorkflow step 2 Kit Maintenance CalendarWorkflow step 1 DMR & DigitalWorkflow step 2 Meshtastic PresetsWorkflow step 2 SKYWARN Spotter ReportWorkflow step 3 Phonetic & Q-SignalsWorkflow step 3 Time UtilityWorkflow step 3 Incident workspaceExport close-out packet

Digital contingency: DMR · Meshtastic · digital bundle · East TN: emcomm hub