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 | ARRL "Public Service Communications Manual" - online or .PDF file or order copy - An overall source of basic information on the ARRL's public service communications program. Includes details on ARES and NTS. #PSCM |
Get the Adobe Acrobat PDF file viewer - free download
| ARRL
"ARES Field Resources Manual" - .PDF
file or printed
copy A quick trainer and resource guide for the Emergency Communicator. #5439 |
| ARRL
Emergency Coordinator's Manual - order
printed copy Covers some of the finer points of Emergency Coordinator duties, as well as recruiting and obtaining the necessary resources to properly plan and implement effective emergency and disaster communications. #FSD9 |
| The
ARRL Net Directory - order
printed copy Listings for hundreds of Amateur Radio nets of interest to North American hams, including local and statewide traffic, rag chew, maritime service, special-interest, fun, and public service nets. #7393 |
| Disaster Communications by Mark Wood G4HLZ. Online version. Disaster Relief Communications Foundation -- discusses all communication types |
Call Sign Lookups
| QRZ |
| ARRL |
Digital Modes - Packet, TV, APRS
| Virginia ARES/RACES Digital Operations Guideline |
| Oregon ARES/RACES Oregon Packet Information |
| Packet Radio - G. E. 'Buck' Rogers Sr., K4ABT |
| Sound Card Packet-- run packet without a TNC using your computer's sound card |
Disaster Information - General
| FEMA's Emergency Management Information- Independent Study Program |
Emergency Power and Connectors
| ARRL Info on Emergency or Alternative Power |
| Introduction to Auxiliary Power Systems For Emergency Communications - C. Edward Harris, KE4SKY, and John Bartone, K4KXK |
| Batteries in Fact and Fiction - Ham Radio Club, U. of Hawaii at Manoa |
| A Source of Used but Usable Lead Acid Batteries |
| Inspection and Test of Donated Used Batteries for ARES - By Ed Harris, KE4SKY |
| ARES/RACES Standardized DC Power Plug |
| A Better Power Connector? Anderson Power Poles |
Frequencies
| Morris County Frequencies - Police, Fire, First Aid, etc - Long Is. Scanning Resources page |
| Repeater Directory for NJ - NJ Artsci's |
| Police Code Numbers - including Morris and State |
General Info about Ham Volunteers
| ARRL Backgrounder #1: Amateur Radio Emergency Communication |
| ARRL Backgrounder #2: Using Amateur Radio in an Emergency |
Hospital Support
| Hospital Disaster Support Communications System - Orange County, CA |
Incident Command System
| Basic ICS Course - FEMA Independent Study Program |
Links to Links
The World Wide Web is filled with web sites dealing with public service and emergency communication. Many sites have "links" pages which list other emergency communication sites. Here's a short list of some better pages for "links".
| N3XGR'S ARES-RACES Index Page |
| Search and Rescue Links -by California Explorer Search and Rescue |
| Virginia ARES/RACES Reference Library |
| Colorado ARES Links |
| K1DWU's Ham Links Collection - lots of links to anything about ham radio |
Mailing Lists - Reflectors
When you subscribe to a mailing list (also called a reflector) you will be sent an email anytime another member of the list posts a message to the group. It's a great way to exchange ideas, discuss issues, and announce important developments.
| ARES-RACES - national discussion group |
| NJ-PA-MD-DE-SKYWARN - SKYWARN discussion and announcements |
| NJ-PA-MD-DE Severe Weather Alerts |
Operating Aids, Hints, and Information
| ARRL Handy Operating Aid - phonetic alphabet, prowords/signs, RST chart, time zone converter |
| 10 Ways to Optimize Your Effectiveness in Public Service Event |
| Operating Simplex |
| "Ways You Could Become a Better Public Service Operator" - plain text or MS-Word ".doc" file (sample document -- under development) |
| 6 Tips by Ron Hishiro AH6RH |
Other States - Web Sites and Plans
| California Auxiliary Communication Services |
| Colorado ARES |
| Orange County (CA) RACES |
| Westchester County (NY) ARES/RACES |
| Washington State RACES Plan (Word) |
Ready Kits - some suggested lists
| Orange County CA - Emergency Supply List |
| "What's In Your 'Go' Kit?" - C. Edward Harris, KE4SKY |
| Personal Equipment Check List |
Training
| Amateur Radio Emergency & Communications Training - Site Links |
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Training Resources
- Colorado ARES |
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