Amateur Radio Resources and Documents
Standard Operating Guidelines
ICARPSC Standard Operating Guidelines
This document contains the initial response plan for ICARPSC. Also attached are quick reference guides, and the Lansing Skywarn Net manual.
Jump kit planner Adapted from training materials prepared by Northwest Oklahoma ARES, this document tells you what questions you need to ask yourself when building a jump kit for rapid deployment.
Michigan Section ARRL ARPSC Guidelines
This document is the guidelines set by the Michigan Section ARRL for Amateur Radio Public Service.
Part 97 FCC Guidelines
FCC Guidelines which outline the Amateur Service.
This document contains the initial response plan for ICARPSC. Also attached are quick reference guides, and the Lansing Skywarn Net manual.
Jump kit planner Adapted from training materials prepared by Northwest Oklahoma ARES, this document tells you what questions you need to ask yourself when building a jump kit for rapid deployment.
Michigan Section ARRL ARPSC Guidelines
This document is the guidelines set by the Michigan Section ARRL for Amateur Radio Public Service.
Part 97 FCC Guidelines
FCC Guidelines which outline the Amateur Service.
Manuals
ARRL Public Service Communications Manual
The PSCM is an introduction and training manual for emergency communications; it describes the ARRL ARES and NTS programs, the nature of mixed ARES/RACES groups, interaction with local government officials, and more.
ARES Field Resources Manual
The ARES Field Resources Manual is a quick trainer and field resource guide for the emergency communicator.
Net Control Training Manual Instructor's Outline & Attachments
Net Control Station Training Manual
The PSCM is an introduction and training manual for emergency communications; it describes the ARRL ARES and NTS programs, the nature of mixed ARES/RACES groups, interaction with local government officials, and more.
ARES Field Resources Manual
The ARES Field Resources Manual is a quick trainer and field resource guide for the emergency communicator.
Net Control Training Manual Instructor's Outline & Attachments
Net Control Station Training Manual
Forms
ARRL Radiogram Form
The radiogram form is used to record and handle traffic in NTS format. This is the two-up printer-friendly version.
After Action Report Form
This form is filled out after any exercise or event in which the Lansing ARPSC operates in. The idea is to provide feedback to those in charge of the event or exercise to help make things go smoother if the same exercise or event happens in the future.
The radiogram form is used to record and handle traffic in NTS format. This is the two-up printer-friendly version.
After Action Report Form
This form is filled out after any exercise or event in which the Lansing ARPSC operates in. The idea is to provide feedback to those in charge of the event or exercise to help make things go smoother if the same exercise or event happens in the future.
Reference cards
ARRL Numbered Radiograms
This card lists the text of ARRL numbered radiogram texts, along with a few usage tips.
ARRL Radiogram Usage
This card describes the usage of the ARRL radiogram form.
KB8ZQZ Skywarn Reference Packet
This packet contains handy reference material for the Skywarn spotter in the field, including storm structure diagrams, frequency lists, phone numbers, wind speed scales, TEL system, events to report, etc.
KB8ZQZ RACES Portable Guide
This guide contains handy reference material for the ARPSC operator in the field, including phone numbers, message form usage, numbered radiograms, phonetics, Q signals, frequency lists, key FCC regulations, NTS practice material, state police district map, etc.. Note that it was last revised in May 2001.
This card lists the text of ARRL numbered radiogram texts, along with a few usage tips.
ARRL Radiogram Usage
This card describes the usage of the ARRL radiogram form.
KB8ZQZ Skywarn Reference Packet
This packet contains handy reference material for the Skywarn spotter in the field, including storm structure diagrams, frequency lists, phone numbers, wind speed scales, TEL system, events to report, etc.
KB8ZQZ RACES Portable Guide
This guide contains handy reference material for the ARPSC operator in the field, including phone numbers, message form usage, numbered radiograms, phonetics, Q signals, frequency lists, key FCC regulations, NTS practice material, state police district map, etc.. Note that it was last revised in May 2001.
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