EME-106EVACUATIONS Even though we would like to remain in this area in the event of an emergency, there are scenarios in which the risk is too high for us to remain. Hurricanes are the first events that come to mind, but HazMat incidents, forest fires or even acts of terrorism can require us to evacuate. … Read more

EME-104 Emergency – Ida Redux Once again ‘Mother Nature’ seems to have given us another wake up call–when Hurricane IDA came through the Yucatan Channel and then, although downgraded to a Tropical Storm, made landfall in the Dauphin Island/Mobile Bay area triggering elevated levels of rainfall on saturated lands, with the potential of flooding from … Read more

EME-103THE NATURE OF DISASTERSAND IMPLICATIONS FOR AMATEUR RADIOPresented at Communications Academy 2006April 1, 2006, Burien WABy Tom Cox VE6TOX DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES Disasters are not simply big emergencies. They are unique and distinct. In trying to learn how to prepare for disasters, we make the mistake of looking at the disaster in retrospect. This leads … Read more

NET-112 Discussing Prowords Training II Procedural Words or Prowords are used in radio communications to facilitate the efficient and accurate handling of high volume message traffic. The following information presents definitions for the use of common Prowords used in radio communications. Prowords we will cover tonight; CORRECT – The proword “CORRECT” is used to inform … Read more

NET-111 Discussing Prowords Training I Tonight we’ll cover prowords that allow us to conduct basic radiotelephone operations. The Prowords we’ll cover are: Prowords are pronounceable words or phrases that are assigned meaning for the purpose of expediting message handling on Nets where radiotelephone procedure is used. These words are used to convey, in condensed standard … Read more

NET-108AFTER ACTION REPORT As a follow up to a Wide Area Training Net, a Public Service Event, an Agency Exercise, a drill or a disaster, we are presented with another opportunity to practice and improve our communicator disaster skill sets. We participate in these events, actual disasters included sometimes, to learn the ropes and if … Read more

NET-110 BREAK TAGSFrom a Cook County ARES training article dated 04/26/2006 Tonight’s training deals with “Break Tags,” an organized way to access a busy net. The generally accepted way to access an amateur radio net, whether a public service net or an emergency net, is to: first wait for a break in channel use–that is, … Read more

NET-107OPERATING IN EMERGENCY NETS Operation in an emergency net is a little different from operation in any other net. It requires preparation and training. This includes training in handling of written messages–that is, what is generally known as “traffic handling.” Handling traffic is covered in detail in the ARRL Operating Manual. This is required reading … Read more

NET-106OPERATING AT YOUR NEXT EVENT OPERATIONS Arrival – Plan to arrive early. Your location or staging area may be unfamiliar and you will need the extra time. This will also give you time to set-up and checkout your equipment before the event starts. If you are a replacement for the next shift, the operator is … Read more

NET-105 Tactical Calls The use of Tactical Calls at Public Service Events is becoming more and more commonplace and it is legal. When used properly the use of tactical calls can prevent confusion and increases the efficiency and speed in identifying a specific function or person. They also eliminate confusion when working with other agencies … Read more