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Attachment A - Joint Agreement for 800 MHz CCCS Page 64 of 83 Protocol/Standard All radios will be programmed to include the `general use' interoperable talkgroups and channels located in specific zones in the radio template. These talkgroups and channels will be programmed into predetermined specific zones in all System radios to provide uniformity in programming for ease of locating the talkgroups/channels when needed, Radio templates will also include discipline -specific interoperable talkgroups (le. Orange, Gray, Black talkgroups for Law) in templates for all like -discipline agencies (law, fire, lifeguard, public works). These discipline -specific interoperable talkgroups/channels will be programmed into predetermined specific zones in all like -disciplined agency radios to provide uniformity in programming and ease of use. Additional information on the location of these interoperable talkgroups/channels in the radio programming templates can be found in the `Official Communications Handbook' (Radio Code Book) for each discipline. Procedure Coordination of all interoperable talkgroups and channels in Orange County is managed by the Control One. Any agency requiring interoperable talkgroups or channels should contact Control One for assistance with selecting and reserving these resources to meet their needs. Management The Lead Agency is responsible for managing this policy and ensuring interoperable channels are available and operational. The Countywide Coordinated Communication Center (Control One) is responsible for managing the assignment and use of the interoperable talkgroups and channels in Orange County. 6.2 Radio Console Patching of Talkgroups/Channels Purpose or Objective Establishes policy for use of a console patch between System talkgroups and/or other resources on the dispatch console. Technical Background Most public safety communications/9-1-1 centers have the capability to initiate a console patch but patches that include a common System resource shall be accomplished on a console at Control One. Console patches can be established between multiple System talkgroups and/or between a System Talkgroup and a non -System resource. The resources can be conventional or trunked but must be an existing radio resource on the dispatch console. Patches can be established without a radio dispatch console by using a deployable audio gateway, such as an ACU-1000. Approval is required prior to creating any patch. A talkgroup can only be in one patch at a time. A conventional channel can only be in one patch at a time.