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What is Kabalikat Civicom?
The Kabalikat Civicom is an active group of community communicators engaged in public assistance particularly during disasters and national calamities or whenever there is need to ensure public comfort and convenience. Both civic and non-profit in character, the Kabalikat is committed and dedicated to the people's amelioration and established linkages with the government and private organization that will bring its services closer to every sector of the community.
Category: About Kabalikat Civicom

What is the history of Kabalikat Civicom? How was it conceived to be the organization it is now?
First conceived and organized by Gil de la Torre since early 90's, the Kabalikat was founded in response to a need, that of raising the status of communicators to a position of high responsibility and importance as well as to enable radio enthusiasts to actively participate in public assistance, especially during calamities and emergencies. Modulations on community bands have been fragmented and without direction, with most frequencies so occupied with unnecessary modulations or stymied by jammers that when the need calls for immediate radio assistance for relay of urgent messages, the responsible communicator when available, could hardly cope with the exigency. Sadly, most of the time, he was unavailable. To help remedy the situation, some responsible communicators banded themselves into a developmental radio group that is truly responsive to the needs of the community. The Kabalikat Civicom Association, Incorporated. This group subsequently developed into a nationwide communication networks of civic communicators, became a prime mover that immediately, or at the soonest possible time, responded to any exigencies or emergencies that arose. The Organization was organized on December 19, 1993 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as the Kabalikat Civicom Association, Incorporated by the following incorporators: Gil dela Torre, Celso P. Corpuz, Vedasto Dayan, Engr. Silver Abubo, Leandro Lazaro, Diego Magpantay Jr., Francisco Morales, Hilario Pasag, Deag Edgar Geniza, Dr. Cezail F. Villanueva and Joseph Edward Tividad, with the following objectives: (1) To foster stronger and more cohesive fellowship and cooperation among those involved in community radio communications; (2) To develop dedication, discipline and professionalism in community services; (3) To promote the bayanihan spirit, mutual help and cooperation among various government agencies and civic-minded organization by bringing its services closer to every sector of the community; (4) To assist in every way possible in the developmental radio communication in the national endeavor of achieving reforms. Along this line, every member of Kabalikat Civicom has strived to live by the following code of discipline and encourage others to do the same: (a) commitment to the public; (b) faith, love and belief in God; (c) love of country; (d) respect for the authorities and the government; (e) commitment to democracy; (f) responsiveness to the public; and (g) political neutrality. In obedience to the mandate of May 1, 1994 Kabalikat National Assembly in Olongapo City where 50 out 51 existing chapter groups, signified adherence to Kabalikat Civicom recognizing it as the national organization and in its desire for stronger and more cohesive organization capable of undertaking action programs in meaningful support of government programs / projects and private organizations and the professionalization of the service of the Organization so that government and private assistance centers could be made effective channels in bringing their services closer to every sector of the community, the National Executive Council organized chapter groups in every municipality nationwide. Since then, the Kabalikat Civicom, in a concerted effort to relate public needs of developments to responsible community communication, established network of radio assistance stations in various locality. The work of educating the people in the dynamics of nationhood has become the primary program plans of Kabalikat network of communicators. The Kabalikat Civicom is a developmental communication group of the DZRH Radio News and other national and local radio and television station nationwide. As Corruption Prevention Unit of the Ombudsman, the Kabalikat Civicom is also accredited in various government agencies. Thus, the organization originally conceived as a mere responsible civic communication body, has now grown into today's nationwide Kabalikat Civicom - to serve as link to the complex network of active communication efforts geared towards nation building.
Category: About Kabalikat Civicom

What are the organization's activities & functions
The work of educating the people on the importance of radio communications group in dynamics of nationhood has become the primary program plans of Kabalikat network of communicators.  Since its establishment, the organization has mobilized, coordinated and initiated civic activities which involve communications, first aid, rescue operations, and traffic assistance to the public. Each chapter has able to assist rescue operations and fire conflagration in districts and municipalities. Rescue included first-aid and other medical assistance.
Category: About Kabalikat Civicom

How do the local chapters operate?
Each chapter has its own set of officers who will govern for the whole period of their term. Members are advised to monitor to their designated frequency for easy pull-out. Operative stations shall have the responsibility to monitor and assist all traveling members within its areas of responsibility. They are also advised to report any unusual incidence including fire, vehicular accidents, crimes, emergencies and other events that may require the assistance of the group. Regular net call is done daily to update its members and to exercise and strengthen camaraderie between individuals.

How will I recognize other chapters & members in other parts of the country or even abroad?
Through the Kabalikat Civicom Directory, it is updated regularly adding new chapters that will be organized. Each chapter has its own designated prefix number. The prefix becomes the chapter's identity in the directory and is followed by the Call Sign of the member under such chapter. Thus, you will know the origin of the Kabalikat Civicom member by the prefix of the chapter he/she belongs.

KB978 Olongapo shortened Net Call

Pagbati sa lahat ng naka-monitor, Kabalikat Civicom Olongapo Chapter 978 net call is about to begin. All stations, please standby.

This is kabalikat 978-__ with the handle of _______________, your control for this net call. 

before we start, we would like to give way to any priority, medical or emergency traffic. Net Control is Calling for any priority, medical or emergency traffic, please go ahead with your callsign if there is any....

Since there is no on-going emergency traffic, we will proceed with the net call

Ilagay ang ating mga isip sa piling ng ating panginoon. 

Aming sinasamo na sana ay palakasin mo and aming samahan, .. tulungan sa pagkakapatiran, pagkakaisa at pagsusunuran. 

Nawa ay iparating ang inyong mensahe ng pagmamahalan sa aming lahat...  Tulungan mo po kaming magdulot ng pagkakaunawaan, kung saan may sigalot;

 magdulot ng liwanag, kung saan may kadiliman;   magdulot ng saya, kung saan may kalungkutan; at kung saan may pagkalito, magturo ng paroroonan. 

Gabayan mo po kami sa lahat ng aming mga gawain, lalong-lalo na sa aming mga pagkilos para sa kapakanan ng aming pamayanan. 

Lagi mo po kaming patnubayan at ilayo kami sa mga sakuna. Ang lahat ng ito ay aming isinasamo sa pamamagitan ni Hesus, Amen.

Welcome to Kabalikat Civicom Net.  

Kabalikat Civicom or simply known as KABALIKAT is presently the largest group of responsible and active radio communicators engaged in public assistance particularly during disasters and natural calamities or whenever there is need to ensure public comfort and convenience.

 Kabalikat utilizes all means of communication system from among the members. It is a non-stock, nonprofit organization whose noblest motivation is the public welfare. 

Kabalikat is the largest and most active Radio Communication group in the country today .It was founded in response to a need: that of raising the standard of civic communicators to a position of high responsibility and importance. 

All members are required to advise 10-8 and check-in for the net every day. Either by radio frequency 149.78 mhz , celfone sms txt 094 28 1978 10, or internet atwww.facebook.com/kb978

members shall report any unusual incident including fire, vehicular accidents, crimes, emergencies and other events that may require the assistance of the organization

The net is now open and I’m calling for any base, portable, mobile or any stations be it local or overseas utilizing sms txt or internet who would like to 10-5, 10-8, This is 978-10 your net control standing by:

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Acknowledge (Call Sign), go ahead sir/mam, good evening, any traffic for the net.

Copy your station(s) at __________. Thank you for supporting the net call, your station has been properly logged-in. More power to your station(s) and hope to catch you again for another edition of the net. That was KB 978-___ with the personal handle of __________. Sir/mam your station(s) and mine is now clear.

Calling now for any base, portable or mobile station who would like to log-in, please go ahead now.

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I am now calling for any officer of the group or any station who would like to make any announcement, please go ahead now

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I would like to thank and acknowledge the following stations who participated in Kabalikat net call. (Give rundown of the net loggers Numeric and Name).

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CLOSING PRAYER

AMA naming DIYOS na makapangyarihan sa lahat, nagpapasalamat kami sa inyong pag-gabay sa aming paglilingkod. 

Kinikilala po namin na kung kami ay nakakatulong sa kapwa ay hindi dahil sa aming sariling kakayahan kundi dahil sa inyong biyaya. 

Patuloy mo po kaming buklurin sa iisang pangitain, iisang damdamin, iisang espiritu, habang kami ay naglilingkod sa iyo at sa aming kapwa. 

Palakasin at patibayin mo po ang Kabalikat Civicom at ang bawat kasapi nito. Ang lahat ng ito ay aming isinasamo sa pangalan ng aming Panginoong HESUS, AMEN.

Once again, this is your net control 978-__   nagpapasalamat sa lahat, the net is now close and the air is clear for normal modulation. 

"Mabuhay po tayong lahat! Mabuhay ang Kabalikat!"

2014 Officers and Members

KB978 Officers
978-02 President
978-14 Vice Pres
978-10 VP Operations
978-17 Secretary
978-30 Treasurer
978-29 Auditor
978-31 Logistics
978-04 PRO
978-44 Media
978-35 Education
978-18 Ethics
978-17 Election
978-15 Membership
978-01 Director
978-32 Repeater Custodian

978.01 Richard D. Bates
978.02 Rhoderick T. Dass
978.03 Arturo I. Bawiga
978.04 Armando Mandy V. Legaspi
978.05 Jose Woody O. Estrera
978.06 Allan Acupan (RIP)
978.07 Juliet Ecleo
978.08 Fernandoveriko Dass
978.09 Regel C. Tiania
978.10 Edwin J. Piano
978.11 Roland C. Eva
978.12 Michael Jefferson Alcantara
978.13 Jayson L. Salvador
978.14 Cesar I Bawiga
978.15 Philip John Lopez
978.16 Jun Ecleo
978.17 Ronald Trance
978.18 Rodel Gaviola
978.19 Lito Azucena
978.20 Arnillo Bawiga
978.21 Ramil Ablaza
978.22 Evageline Bawiga
978.23 Ervin Andrade
978.24 Cesar B. Scultos
978.25 Bernand Ebbay
978.26 Henrick Mendoza
978.27 Jomar Espiritu
978.28 Renato R. Labio
978.29 Glenn Dela Victoria
978.30 Valentino Tala
978.31 Leonilo Tala
978.32 Roger Villanueva
978.33 Rolando Jadulco
978.34 Junn Ilagan
978.35 Evelyn Dass
978.36 Vergilio Lejarde
978.37 Rolando Ebbay
978.38 Adrian Guerra
978.39 Robert Cañete
978.40 Michael Chico
978.41 Jinelyn Chico
978.42 Michelle Lopez
978.43 Gina Andrade
978.44 William Baroman
978.45 RG Rey Guiler P. Elacion
978.46 Jimmy Carlos
978.47 Annibeth Abueva
978.48 Jay Silva
978.49 Ronald Arcega
978.50 Henry Bustria
978.51 Luis Abas
978.52 Raul Alcantara

SG301 Vice Mayor Rodel Cerezo
SG302 Councilor Tet Marzan
SG303 Councilor Edic Piano
SG304 Councilor Noel Atienza

KB Mylane Bustria
KB Charles Brakett
KB Bing Lorenzo
KB Darwin Ponteda
KB Vicente Arce
KB Domeng “Delta Force” Fuerte – KB HQ Otero
KB Mark Orpiano

RADIO RULES: TEN CODES

The very first thing, which a radio operator does before transmitting, is to monitor. It is important that all operators should enter into any channel or frequency properly. A radio user should strictly follow these procedures:
1. Make sure that your radio is on and the volume is adjusted properly.
2. Listen first & get a good idea of what is going on in the frequency.
3. If there’s a modulator or a modulation going on, wait until it ends before entering in the frequency. SHOW SOME ETHICS- If you have some comment or you have an idea regarding the topic being aired, enter properly you may PATCH UP or SHORT BRAKE/ INTERRUPT.
4. PRESS FIRST BEFORE TALKING Press the “press to talk” (PTT) button on the radio, then wait 1-2 second before speaking. This prevents cutting of the first few words of your massage.
5. Speak slowly and clearly
6. In a controlled frequency: Do not go on automatic, look for the control and ask permission. Shout for the control for three times (3X) follow by your call sign, if no contact you can go on automatic.
- Shout for the unit identification then follow by your call sign for 3x only, if no response! The other party may be busy or not on monitor, try again later, to give way to other radio user.
BASIC PRINCIPLE: NO NEED TO BREAK, IF THERE'S NOTHING TO BREAK...

10-1 Receiving poorly
10-2 Loud and clear copy
10-3 Slowly
10-4 Positive/Roger
10-5 Relay message/notify
10-6 Busy
10-7 Sign off
10-8 Monitoring
10-9 Please repeat
10-10 No more traffic
10-11 Ask/Query
10-12 Standby
10-13 Road and weather condition
10-14 Get/buy/pick-up
10-15 Answer/feedback
10-16 Problem/trouble
10-17 Please/request
10-18 List/record
10-19 Come back/return
10-20 Location
10-21 Call up/telephone
10-22 Disregard/cancel
10-23 Arrived at/reached
10-24 Follow up/make a report
10-25 Meeting/appointment
10-26 Subject/victim
10-27 Driver's license
10-28 Plate number
10-29 Check record/verify
10-30 Water supply
10-31 Approval/Result
10-32 Armed/man with gun
10-33 Emergency/urgent
10-34 Riot/crime in progress
10-35 Red alert
10-36 Correct time
10-37 Eat/Fill gas (fuel)
10-38 Local police/military
10-39 Hurry up/rush
10-40 Roving
10-41 Operatives/members
10-42 Leave/Disengage
10-43 News/Information
10-44 Regards
10-45 Cars/vehicle
10-46 Assist motorist
10-47 Electrician (crew)
10-48 Excavation/road repairs
10-49 Traffic situation
10-50 Accident
10-51 Wrecker needed
10-52 Ambulance needed 
10-53 Heavy traffic
10-54 Investigator needed 
10-55 Electric power
10-56 Drunk
10-57 Hit and run case
10-58 Direct traffic
10-59 Buddy/companion
10-60 Hospital
10-61 Doctors/medical Team
10-62 Medicines
10-63 Assignment completed
10-64 Message
10-65 Assignment/task
10-66 Necessary/needed
10-67 Male
10-68 Deliver/dispatch
10-69 Received message
10-70 Fire alarm
10-71 Nature of fire
10-72 Demonstration
10-73 Fire truck/God Bless
10-74 Negative
10-75 Permission to contact
10-76 Proceed to
10-77 ETA (Est time arrival)
10-78 Assistance Needed
10-79 Dead person
10-80 Kidnapping case
10-81 Car napping case
10-82 Prepare/reserve
10-83 Vehicle found
10-84 ETD (Est time of Departure)
10-85 Late
10-86 Missing person
10-87 Female
10-88 Telephone number
10-89 Person found
10-90 Robbery/theft
10-91 Long modulation
10-92 Anti-narcotic case
10-93 Address
10-94 Drag racing
10-95 Operation
10-96 Jammer
10-97 Radio check
10-98 Call sign/name
10-99 Home/base
10-100 Office
10-101 Statement of account
10-102 Treasurer
10-103 Money/cash/check
10-104 Change frequency
10-105 Mechanic
10-106 Modulation going on
10-107 Antenna
10-108 Radio Driver's license
10-109 Uniform/attire/vest
10-110 Equipment
10-111 Portable radio
10-112 Base/mobile radio
10-113 Booster
10-114 Power supply
10-115 Battery
10-116 Repeater/phone patch
10-117 Computer
10-118 Rotator
10-119 Coax cable
10-120 Gunshot/stab wound
10-121 Heart attack
10-122 CVA (Stroke)
10-123 Fracture emergency
10-124 OB Emergency
10-125 Hypertensive
10-126 In-patient
10-127 Out-patient
10-128 Operator
10-129 Son/daughter
10-130 Secretary
10-131 Extension/relative
10-132 Driver
10-133 Wife
10-134 National Officer
10-135 Group/Regional Officer
10-136 NTC
10-137 NBI clearance
10-138 Police clearance
10-139 Necessary papers
10-140 Organization's ID
10-141 Organization's base
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10-40 Monitoring Codes:
Code 1 Monitor every 5 minutes
Code 2 Monitor every 15 minutes
Code A Monitor every minute
Code B Monitor every 2 minutes

10-33 Emergency Codes:
Code 1 Extreme(Life & Death Matter)
Code 2 Moderate (Help A.S.A.P.)
Code 3 Help needed (not immediate)

10-142 Thank you
10-143 With My Love

10-144 Welcome

CODE OF ETHICAL STANDARDS

I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

(1) The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. The aim and purpose of civic communication is service to mankind, irrespective of race, sex, creed or political affiliation.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom has the obligation to raise the status of civic communicators to a position of responsibility and importance, as well as to enable radio enthusiasts to actively participate in public assistance and other related services, especially during calamities and emergencies.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall continually seek improvement and develop himself towards upgrading his radio, communication and technical skills / knowledge for effective delivery of services.

(4) A Kabalikat Civicom shall work and cooperate as team, and shall safeguard his fellow kabalikat’s legitimate interest, reputation, and dignity.

(5) A Kabalikat Civicom should look up to the Kabalikat Civicom as an organization totally dedicated to a lifetime of service thru the use of communication facility, live the ideals of the Kabalikat service credo, foster camaraderie, and help transform society.

II. VALUES TO BE ADOPTED BY A KABALIKAT CIVICOM

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom is compassionate. He conducts his services with eagerness, sensitivity, prudence, and responsiveness.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom upholds his personal integrity above self-interest and financial gain. He is a role model of a respectable and wholesome lifestyle.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom is gentlemanly and just. He treats every person equally regardless of status in life and never uses the air for amusement at the expense of others.

(4) A Kabalikat Civicom is generous in spirit and in deed. He actively seeks opportunities to be of service, prepared to answer his call of duty during emergencies and calamities and volunteer his services, find opportunities to coordinate with other agencies for the furtherance of public service.

(5) A Kabalikat Civicom is proactive, nationalistic, and progressive. He exercises courage to protect the public interest and help enforce rules and regulations and standards as promulgated by the Kabalikat Civicom and duly constituted authority without fear and favor.

III. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY MEMBER

A. To persons and communities.

(1) a Kabalikat Civicom shall render appropriate service with compassion, understanding, and equal treatment.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall provide timely, relevant, and accurate information to risks of life and health in the community and shall elicit people’s participation in such situation, and in the continuing process of society’s transformation.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall make himself available anytime of the day in the community where his services are needed especially during emergencies, disasters, and calamities.

B. To Fellow Kabalikat

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom shall maintain harmonious relationship with every fellow Kabalikat and desire not to compete with each other.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall at all times be willing to share his expertise with his fellow Kabalikat.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall at all times be ready to respond and assist a fellow Kabalikat or his extensions in whatever form of distress.

C. To the Government

(1) A Kabalikat Civicom shall fulfill his civic duties as a law abiding citizen and cooperates with those in authority.

(2) A Kabalikat Civicom shall assist the government in its developmental projects.

(3) A Kabalikat Civicom shall coordinate with government agencies and other social welfare agencies in times of national calamities and emergencies.