Section 836IAC3-2-7. Communications systems requirements

   (a) Each rotorcraft ambulance shall have all communications equipment required under 14 CFR 135 for the type of aircraft and service provided. In addition, the rotorcraft ambulance shall have radio communications equipment that allows it to communicate directly with Indiana hospitals utilizing either the Indiana Hospital Emergency Radio Network (IHERN) system or the ultrahigh frequency medical communications channels used for advanced life support.

  (b) Transmitters are to operate with an output power not to exceed ten (10) watts as applicable to FCC rules and regulations.

  (c) The rotorcraft ambulance service provider organization shall maintain a dispatch and tactical communications system with the capability to provide a coordinated voice communications linkage within the flying area of the rotorcraft ambulance service provider organization. This channel or these channels will be used exclusively for dispatch and tactical communications and shall be apart from any involved in the IHERN.

  (d) Authorization or authorizations for the use of any frequencies necessary for the required communications linkages with ground personnel identified in section 3(m) of this rule shall be part of the areawide coordinated plan identified in section 2(a)(1)(B) of this rule. (Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; 836 IAC 3-2-7; filed Oct 11, 1988, 11:05 a.m.: 12 IR 373; filed May 15, 1998, 10:25 a.m.: 21 IR 3923; filed Apr 4, 2002, 9:08 a.m.: 25 IR 2498; filed Jun 11, 2004, 1:30 p.m.: 27 IR 3556; readopted filed Jul 29, 2010, 8:07 a.m.: 20100825-IR-836100267RFA; readopted filed Oct 31, 2016, 1:48 p.m.: 20161130-IR-836160328RFA)