National Traffic System |
During disasters or other emergencies, radiograms are used to communicate information critical to saving lives or property, or to inquire about the health or welfare of a disaster victim. |
ARRL Public Service Communications Manual |
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of trained radio amateurs who provide public service communications support. Check out the ARES Manual here. |
ARRL Field Resources Manual |
This manual is intended to serve as a quick trainer and
reference for amateurs deployed in the field for emergency services work, primarily through the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service. It provides basic program information, forms and operating aids |
ARRL Quick Reference Operating Aids |
This handy operating aid contains four useful references
including the UTC time conversion chart, the ITU phonetic alphabet, guidelines to using the RST System, communication procedures and good phone operating guidelines. |
Icom Instruction Manual for IC-F121S/IC-F221S Used in our local
hospitals
Icom Instruction Manual for IC-F121 and IC-F221 Used in the Clark
County ECC
Icom Instruction Manual for PW-1 1kw Linear Amplifier
Used in the Clark County ECC
Motorola CDM1250 Manual
Motorola MCS 2000 Model 1 User Guide
Motorola M1225 Operator Guide
Google Earth File of our served hospital locations
Hospital locations
(.kml file)
Packet - Outpost PMM and Winlink
As we continue to emphasize packet for communications, here are some
very useful links to help get you started
Download Outpost program
Outpost
highlighted Users Guide & Documentation
Santa Clara County
ARES-RACES Packet Site
Winlink Home Page
Download a copy of your license HERE. Keep/store your FCC Federal Reference Number (FRN) and password to make the process easier. You can get a public "Reference Copy" of your license by searching for your call sign HERE and clicking on "Reference Copy".