Event details
Rue du Fortin, 22
6600Bastogne
Belgium
Within the UBA, B-EARS volunteers spring into action during network outages. Trained in specialized terminology, equipment, and the five disciplines of emergency response, they practice working in a coordinated network in real-world scenarios to assist the authorities.
This training is open to all volunteers, regardless of their province or region.
Within the UBA, B-EARS brings together volunteer amateur radio operators who are ready to step in in the event of a major communication network failure.
To respond effectively alongside authorities and emergency responders, volunteers undergo a short training course:
this training helps them master the jargon used by emergency responders, optimize the use of portable or mobile equipment, and understand the organization of emergency response and the five response disciplines.
Practical simulations complement this training to refine their skills in coordinated network operations.
B-EARS LUX Meeting at Pds Bastogne, January 31, 2026
TRAINING STRUCTURE:
Internal Framework: Organization of the UBA and B-EARS
Legal and Institutional Framework: Belgian national, regional (CORTEX, BeSafe), and provincial structures
Crisis Management: Emergency planning, crisis phases, 5 disciplines, Crisis Center, and Operational Command Post
Missions and Rescue Operations: Expectations for B-EARS, interaction with 112 and Rescue Zones
Operational Aspects: Code of Ethics and B-EARS mobilization procedures
Technology and Equipment: Radio equipment, frequency plan, and communication procedures
Specialized Networks: Principles of the ASTRID network and introduction to TETRA devices (on amateur bands)
Assessment: Question-and-answer session and final written evaluation.
ON7TK Claude UBA B-EARS Gouverneur Olivier Schmitz Kol Stefan Thiry Bastogne 16 11 2022
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (approximately)
Lunch break: Food available (sandwiches available by reservation at the time of registration)
Location: 22 Rue du Fortin, 6600 Bastogne (ample parking available)
Listening frequencies: ON0RCA (VHF / UHF)
A big thank you to Rescue Station 3 of the Luxembourg Rescue Zone, and especially to Sergeant Alain STECKER, as well as to the members of B-EARS Luxembourg for their hospitality.
Training registration: ON4KTU@uba.be
B-EARS LUX Meeting Bastogne First Aid Station 31 01 2026