## Tutorials and References

### for Silicon Valley Emergency Communications System

Last modified on 04.27.15

Baofeng handheld radio reference

What is ARES? What is RACES?

Operations

Emergency Responder Manual (pdf)

ARRL Public Service Communications Manual (ARRL hardcopy for $1),
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/index.html

Radio 101 Techniques (pdf) by Linda Olmstead, CHP Dispatcher

Incident Command System Orientation (USCG Auxiliary),
http://www.auxetrain.org/icsmodule1.htm

Procedures

After An Earthquake: Procedure for Reporting Damages

Message Handling Protocol for ARES/RACES Communications

References from ARES/RACES website at http://www.scc-ares-races.org:

City Emergency Coordinators/Radio Officers
County Staff DECs/ADECs
ARES/RACES Frequency List
Direct-Dial Emergency Numbers, Santa Clara Co.
EC Training Class Notes (pdf)
Policies and Procedures

Rules and Regulations

FCC Part 97 for Amateur Radio Service
FCC Parts and Titles

Amateur Radio Related Links

Michael Wright, K6MFW
SVECS Webpage Editor
mfwright @ batnet.com

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