By Rich Combs KN6HSR/WRMM317 One of the popular digital modes is VARA. It comes in many variations, VARA HF , VARA FM, VARA chat, and more. This isn’t a tutorial on how to use VARA, but rather a note on how to get some practice using VARA. If you are new to VARA, you can start at https:/ /winlink.org where you can find a link to download the VARA program. And then there is Youtube! I have been using VARA HF usually on 40 meters with Winlink. I have found Winlink RMS (Remote Message Server) stations both in Livermore, and Strawberry. […]
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Links to every FEMA NIMS & ARRL on-line course of interest to ARES. If you get into this do the ARRL EC-016 last – or you might get discouraged & miss all of the good ones. As many of us are working from home or are spending more time at home here are a number of online courses you may take to expand your skills as emergency radio operators. Basic (read: must have)FEMAIS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100IS-200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial ResponseIS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management SystemIS-800.c National Response Framework, an Introduction ARRLEC-001 Introduction to Emergency Communication (guided and self-study […]
STEPS TO GET YOUR IS-100.C Certificate Get your Free student ID: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid Take the Free course: https://emilms.fema.gov/IS100c/curriculum/1.html Take the Free exam: Take Final Exam Online (Note, if you previously earned an old version, you may elect to scan this document and take the test when you are ready: DOWNLOAD COURSE MATERIAL) Course Date 6/25/2018 Course Overview ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the […]