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Training/Documents (revised August 18, 2010)

Because of time restraints this page will always have the latest files for training purposes, and the Yahoo group may not. Other Amateur Radio groups may copy these files for their own websites or use without restriction. However, only the file copies on this page will be kept up to date if a revision is made.

This is the location of our Yahoo Group. You will need to sign up for the group to access the files here, but then you will have the advantage of being contacted quickly if needed with the latest info on emcomm in the area:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nuecescountyares

For direct access of these files from this website use the following links.

Assembling Anderson Powerpoles (B&W) (PDF)

Assembling Anderson Powerpoles (Color) (PDF)

Assembling PL-259 Coax Connectors (B&W) (PDF)

Assembling PL-259 Coax Connectors (Color) (PDF)

ARES & Cub Scout Aviation Day

What is Ham Radio (for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts) (Color) (PDF)

Ham Radio & Scouting (B&W) (PDF)

Scout Handout 04242010

Field NVIS HF Antennas (B&W) (PDF)

Introduction to Digital Modes and Operation (B&W) (PDF)

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Intro to Traffic Handling/Communicating (B&W) (PDF)

This is the definitive work on the message form. It is complicated but all inclusive: W3YVQ_Chapter I_The ARRL Message Format (PDF)

This is the definitive work on voicing messages:
W3YVO_Chapter II_Messages on Voice (PDF)

This is our first training document on the Preamble (July 2010):
Message Handling Part I (PDF)

This is our training document on the Address, Text, and Signature parts of the message (August 2010):
Message Handling Part II (PDF)

This is an easy intro to the message format. It is suggested first reading:
N8JXO ARRL Radiogram (PowerPoint)

ARES Field Manual (PDF) (good reference, some info on radiograms)

Standard ARRL Radiogram

Simplified ARRL Radiogram (good for inkjets - less ink needed)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We use these documents for on-the-air training, and then we try to present this training in the form of high resolution PowerPoint presentations at local club meetings afterwards for skill reinforcement, to liven up club meetings, to help encourage more attendance at club meetings, and to encourage local clubs to participate more in ARES.