TRAINING
Training is something you cannot do once and be proficient at it. Training is a never-ending constant which makes professionals more of an asset instead of a hinderance.
Training for us comes in a variety of forms. Classes (online or attended), drills, exercises, nets, demonstrations and meetings are all forms of training. Some training is hands on. Some are web-based or video-based.
Proficiency makes you an asset. Being a competent asset makes you a professional. Being a professional makes you an important part of any operation.
With that said, listed below are web-based training sites, some are simple, some involved. There are also links to other areas of training. These links will be updated at certain intervals in order to provide you with the most current training available. Most have no fee involved.
ARRL
Emergency Communications Courses Level I-III (fee based)
KY EMCOMM Online
Training (no fee)
FEMA
Independant Study Program (no fee)
Texas DHS Online Training (no fee)
KY DEM Online Training (no fee)
Radio Direction Finding (RDF)/Transmitter Hunt: Fayette County hosts a radio direction finding exercise most weekends. A useful skill to keep up on. Listen in to their weekly ARES nets, Thursday nights at 2000 hrs. on 146.760-. RDF exercises are usually held on Saturday evenings at 1900 hrs starting on 147.120+ Tone 141.3. Directions will be given after check-in on that frequency. Come test your skills and equipment. Contact Tom Mansfield for more information.
Contact Information:
James
McDonnell, W2LTB
SEC
KY