FAQs

Yes, there are specific rules and etiquette to follow when using the radios. These guidelines are essential for maintaining clear, effective, and professional communication:

Listen Before Transmitting: Always ensure the channel is clear before speaking to avoid talking over others.

Use Short and Clear Messages: Keep your messages brief and to the point, avoiding unnecessary chatter.

Identify Yourself: Begin every transmission with your call sign (e.g., APCxx).

Say "Over" When Finished: Indicate when you’ve completed your message.

Don’t Interrupt: Allow others to finish their messages before responding. Interrupting can cause confusion, especially in busy channels.

Be Clear and Calm: Speak slowly and clearly, especially in emergencies. Avoid yelling or speaking too fast.

Limit Background Noise: Ensure your environment is quiet to avoid interference with your transmission.

Additionally, each State Assembly Network Management will reinforce logical radio etiquette. The PeaceBridgeNetwork also provides international radio etiquette guidance for emergency communication needs across states.

Penalties for misuse depend on the severity and frequency of the incidents:

Accidental Misuse (e.g., by children): In such cases, education is key. Parents should secure radios in a safe place and teach children about proper use.

Perpetual Misuse: Repeated misuse may lead to further investigation by State Assembly Network Management. This could include verbal or written warnings, depending on the situation.

The PeaceBridgeNetwork emphasizes that its channels are meant for professional, lawful, and peaceful communication. Confrontational or inappropriate use is not permitted.

The intended audience depends on the network setup:

State Nationals/State Assembly Members: The radios are primarily designed for communication among State Nationals (ASNs) and State Assembly Members (ASCs).

Family Use: If you have radios for family use, ensure they are set up separately from official channels.

Open Platform: While anyone with a radio can technically listen in, only status-corrected individuals should be communicating on dedicated PeaceBridgeNetwork channels.

Yes, this channel is intended for all status-corrected people. However, it is accessible to anyone who owns a radio. Users should identify themselves with their call signs to confirm their status.

Yes, training will be available starting in 2025:

Ongoing training sessions will cover proper radio usage and options.

Exclusive training will be provided for State Assembly Network Management teams to safeguard communication networks.

Training may include live sessions or recorded replays for convenience.

An "unboxing" video or tutorial may also be created to help new users familiarize themselves with their radios.

PKTF (PeaceKeeping Task Force) updates will be provided on a dedicated channel:

This channel is reserved for situation updates rather than live play-by-play communication.

Live PKTF communications are limited to emergency responders and peacekeepers.

Radio owners can report emergencies via a "911"-style dispatch channel that prioritizes real-time information.

The annual fee for Legacy members is $30, if you purchased your equipment from APC/PKTF.  The first year's fee is included with the purchase of the radio, and a renewal is required each year after. 

For Non-Legacy members, the annual fee is based on the services ordered with the standard SIM data rate and PTT license for the first year is included in the purchase and a renewal is required each following year.

This fee covers SIM card and PTT user license fees which include SOS emergency geolocation services (if your radio model supports GPS & SOS function e.g., when a user can no longer communicate but needs rescue).

Billing occurs yearly, with reminders sent via the radio and email when payment is due.

APC handles billing:

Radio owners should receive notifications directly on their radios and from APC via email when renewal is due.  

Please contact APC at apc.apcmd.net if your radio is currently failing to register on the network and/or not working. 

Each owner has the option to renewal their services.

It depends on your purpose:

For general use, keep your radio set to the main channel assigned by your network.

For emergencies, dedicate your main channel to the emergency dispatch channel for immediate reporting.

Group setup involves coordination with State Assembly Network Management:

Each State Assembly Network Management Center will provide free training on group setup.

Non-status-corrected radio owners may access recorded training sessions instead of live ones.

As more centers come online, additional support will become available.