HAM RADIO WEBSITE LINKS

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

3 REQUIRED COURSES FOR ARES PARTICIPATION:
#1: ARRL Basic EmComm Self study Course
ARRL membership is encouranged, but not required

#2: FEMA Self Study Course IS-100.C
Introduction to the Incident Command System

3: FEMA Self Study Course IS-700.B
#3: Introduction to the National Incident Management System


HOW TO GET YOUR HAM RADIO LICENSE

1. Study for the exam. This can be done by using self study using tools such as HamStudy.org
2. Take the exam. This can be done "in person" or virtually in the comfort of your home.
Search for a virtual exam session
Search for an in person exam session
The Fond du Lac Amateur Radio Club offers quarterly in-person exam sessions as well.

OTHER USEFUL HAM RADIO WEBSITES

American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Website

Contest and DX Library by KA9FOX

eham.net

FCC - When (and how) You Renew Your License

FCC Callsign Search

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

QRZ.COM

Radioing.com

RepeaterBook

Rigpix - find info on old rigs etc.

Solar Conditions & Ham Radio Propagation

Virtual Collins Radio Museum

VOACAP Propagation Calculator

WA7BNM 8 Day Conest Calendar

Wisconsin Association of Repeaters


RRRC Homepage