ROC Team
Description
Radio Operations Centre – We're in charge of all radio communications at BornHack (the two-way "walkie-talkie" type – for DECT phones, head over to the POC).
We also keep track of radios in use and make sure we always have a freshly-charged radio so our awesome volunteers can always come by and pick up a handset at the InfoDesk when they need one.
A few words about the radio systems: Built by Klink and Nadi. On our license we have four channels in total; two duplex and two simplex. For 2025 (as a new thing!) we set up a second repeater so that we now operate two UHF repeaters. One for general volunteer use and one for CERT use only.
The channels are as follows (beware that different information is listed elsewhere on the website! will be updated shortly (16/07/2025):
P1 - General communication.
P2 - Infrastructure. Designated for trouble shooting on network, power, water etc.
P3 - Teams. For small teams working together on various projects.
P4 - CERT. For emergencies only and on-duty CERT personnel.
The General channel intended for volunteers to make it easier to do their job during the event.
The CERT channel is only for emergencies and on-duty CERT personnel.
Some volunteers bring their own radios. It's our responsibility to make sure that they are provided with the relevant information so they can configure their radios accordingly.
It's also our job to make sure people are comfortable with using the radios and know how to operate them. We introduce volunteers to radio protocols and lingo for use on the venue, so that we can avoid chaos and ensure clear, effective communications.
If you have questions about the radios, radio systems or radio in general you may post them in our newly created signal group! This is also where you can request assistance with radio programming in case you have brought your own radio.
Communication Channels
Mailing List
The ROC Team does not have a public mailing list, but it can be contacted through our main email info@bornhack.dk.
IRC Channel
The ROC Team public IRC channel is #bornhack-radio on irc.baconsvin.org.
Signal
The ROC Team public Signal group is https://signal.group/#CjQKIBbS9NB9bcgoxMQ0Njmx75NJAbdZEIIv8V3TXNYG0McXEhAuM8U4qId1mjx3QVfcLIKl