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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - As technology continually changes, so have the means of communicating, especially during emergencies.
From AtHoc, an emergency notification system, to emails and Facebook, Eielson has multiple sources to disseminate information, but one loud voice can be heard even if cell phone or internet service is unavailable.
“The Giant Voice system is the most direct and fastest means for command post to communicate emergencies to the base’s population,” said Master Sgt. John Sperling, the 354th Communications Squadron NCO in-charge of radio frequency transmission systems. “‘Exercise, exercise, exercise’ is a familiar phrase often heard over the speakers, which helps our warfighters prepare to respond to emergency situations.”
To ensure the Giant Voice reaches its maximum potential, members from the 354th CS radio frequency transmission systems shop are working rapidly and efficiently to install the new system.
“The older system was installed in 2003 and aged quickly due to the harsh winters,” Sperling said. “All electronics, stacks and controllers will be replaced, increasing the effectiveness of the system by twenty-six percent. Depending on how many speaker cells are on a stack, each one can have a range of five thousand eight hundred feet.”
The radio frequency transmissions shop spearheaded the large task, but the project’s completion date is months ahead of schedule thanks to the assistance of other CS members and Airmen from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron.
“CE has helped us out tremendously; the utilization of their crane and boom lift has quadrupled the speed of the installation,” Sperling said. “The Dirt Boyz have been very flexible and are always eager to help out.”
The Dirt Boyz lent their support with crane operations and provided 30-foot lifting straps to assist in replacing the old system.
“We enjoy helping out other shops whenever we can provide the support,” said Staff Sgt. Randy Hare, the 354th CES pavements and equipment vehicle control officer. “It’s nice to work together and allow our Airmen time operating the crane and seeing how the rigging system works.”
The new system is expected to save more than 600 man-hours annually in maintenance and the ease of the new controllers will help in future troubleshooting, allowing Icemen the safety of having the Giant Voice available in times of crisis.
| Date Taken: | 05.28.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 05.28.2015 14:52 |
| Story ID: | 164808 |
| Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK, US |
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