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Uniform Equivalents 2024 v1.0

Thanks! This is great.

Thank you for not putting graphics showing neckties on short sleeve shirts on there.

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Uniform Equivalents 2024 v1.0

Oh, geez.

I did this whole thing in Word, and NOBODY noticed any of that. Least of all me. I have noted that occasionally it just "flips" a graphic while resizing.

(Also, look at the Corp FDU and Blue BDUs.. still old nametags)

Durrr.. 2024 version coming up!

Quote from: NIN on December 21, 2023, 02:30:51 PMAttached is a little graphic aid I came up with to distribute to our units and give them an idea of the categories of uniforms and their rough equivalents, especially to civilian attire (which, BTW, is OK to wear if you don't have the correct uniform!).

Nin, thanks for making this graphic aid - it looks like it will be really useful, especially for new senior members!

I wonder if it would be possible to get an updated version - one with the correct color of grade and nametag on the flight suit. (I would do it myself, but I don't have the photoshop skills...)

And if you do decide to update it, perhaps have a look at the cadet semi-formal uniform in the top row. Something seems a little odd about that one! 

I going to cut this one off. Repeating questions in new posts because the answers aren't coming fast enough is poor form, and frowned on.     

There useful replies in your other thread.

This is probably the most useful one from either thread:

Quote from: Paul Creed III on April 14, 2024, 10:27:53 AMYou should direct this question to your group or wing communications officer to use CAP-owned equipment before making personal purchases to ensure it is properly configured for CAP use.

Click.

This.

Quote from: PHall on April 14, 2024, 02:13:30 AMYeah, don't be spending your money when you can get one issued for free. Especially if this is a unit station.

To answer the original Q -
The general model number for a 5300 that you need to look for is as follows:
242-5317-2x1-ABBy

x indicates 0, 5, 6, 7, or 8, but anything other than 0 will have that function (encryption) unusable for CAP by a member-owned radio. Most CAP owned radios conform to the given model number, with the x being 7.

y indicates Encryption and Security software, either B, C, or D. C or D will match with an x other than zero.


For a 5100, you need:
242-51[2,3]6-[1,2,6][0,1,2]xx

A typical CAP radio might have this code: 242-5112-610xx

The bracketed positions offer choices. In the[1,2,6] position avoid a 2 - it uses alkaline batteries; the other two choices are NiMH rechargeable batteries. xx is for options I don't have a code list for. Most of those are factory installed and can be determined with the programming software.

Therein lies the next "buyer beware" item. The radios will need to be programmed, unless you get them from a CAP member with that capacity. To program you nee three items: a code plug (the file with the frequencies and functions), the software, which must match the radio version (there are many versions of each), and a programming cable.

The code plugs aren't handed out willy-nilly, and not usually to members who don't work in the Comm arena. The software is available online, but determining the proper version is a chore at best. It is frequently a trial-and-error process. The cables are available online, sometimes, and can be as much as $100.

Good luck.

You should direct this question to your group or wing communications officer to use CAP-owned equipment before making personal purchases to ensure it is properly configured for CAP use.

Yeah, don't be spending your money when you can get one issued for free. Especially if this is a unit station.

I would suggest contacting your group or wing comm folks to see if they have any available.