Training

KNW-139GUIDELINES AND “GENERIC” PLAN FOR WIDESPREAD AND/OR EXTENDED POWER OUTAGES AND TELEPHONE SYSTEM FAILURES by D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ BEFORE THE POWER OUTAGE: MAINTAIN your radios, accessories, lighting, and other gear in a “state of readiness”. Keep your batteries charged, your generator serviced and enough fresh fuel safely stored to keep it running at least … Read more

KNW-138 Winterizing and MaintainingGas Powered Equip The winterization or preparation for long term non use of gas powered equipment is often overlooked. This oversight, along with poor maintenance, can unfortunately be costly and very frustrating. Believing that new equipment will continue to perform well for a year without care can lead to a nasty surprise … Read more

KNW-137Amateur Operation In Other Countries Adapted from ARRL.ORG FAQ by Earl Pack, AE5PA Amateurs sometimes visit other countries and naturally want to operate their amateur stations. The three types of reciprocal operating authority are: A European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications (CEPT) license; An International Amateur Radio Permit (IARP); and A reciprocal permit from a … Read more

KNW-136ORGANIZE RADIO PROGRAMMED MEMORIES From a Cook County ARES training article 01/26/2011 by Neil R. OrmosModified and adapted on 12/2020 by Earl Pack, AE5PA. Over the years amateur operator will generally acquire multiple radios, particularly as one servers in emergency communications and public service event activities and sees the need for different radios with different … Read more

KNW-135ITU Phonetics Adapted from an original article by D. W. Thorne, K6SOJ ITU PHONETICS – WHY? From the earliest days of radiotelephone communications, several different “official” phonetic alphabets have been used. During WW II the British used one version, while the U.S. had another. Others forces had yet even different phonetic alphabets. The use of … Read more

KNW-134Family First Adapted and modified for the Gulf Coast area by Earl Pack, AE5PA. Base material from an 8/22/2007 Cook County ARES training article by Gregory D. Rosenberg AB9MZ. Used with the permission of Gregory D. Rosenberg. It is great that many of us give of our time and volunteer in ARES or similar organizations. … Read more

KNW-133Vacation Go-Kits Adapted by Earl Pack, AE5PA from a Cook County ARES training article by Neil Ormos, N9NL on 23 May 2007additions by George Greene, NE9ET; Gregg Rosenberg, AB9MZ and Earl Pack, AE5PA. .EmComm folks endlessly discuss and debate the optimal “Go-Kit”–a bag, box or other containing the essential items we will need to serve … Read more

KNW-132Wireless and the Titanic Adapted from original by Allan Brett VK2EBA It is a fascinating subject – the failure of the latest and greatest technological transport masterpiece of the then new century. In retrospect, one of the bitter historical lessons of over confidence. But what of the part played by wireless? It was most probable … Read more

KNW-131PROTECTING YOUR RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM SOLAR FLARE (EMP) orHIGH ALTITUDE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC PULSE (HEMP) Edited 09/2022 by Paul Smith, K5PRSRevised 12/2021 As amateur radio operators, we try to be prepared to assist in all types of emergencies however there are two emergencies which are more difficult to be prepared for: they are a high intensity flare … Read more

KNW-130Selecting A Generator Written by Earl Pack, AE5PA There are a variety of back-up power sources available for amateur radio stations to use during emergency communication situations such as: deep cycle batteries, solar panels, generator, etc. Of these a generator is likely the most versatile and longest lasting if properly cared for. There are a … Read more