Reference material

What we learned from every drill and activation since 2025, searchable by topic, with the recommendations still open. Members only; the password is posted on Groups.io. An offline copy sits in Groups.io Files under After Action Report Wiki.

What to pack so you're ready to deploy on a moment's notice.

ICS forms, net scripts, reference PDFs.

Winlink setup, VARA FM, APRS, and other digital links.

Using CHIRP to program DeKalb ARES frequencies onto your handheld.

J-Pole antenna build, RF line-of-sight calculator, NOAA space weather.

Official Red Cross and ICRC reunification tools, and how to avoid scams.

How to reach the EC, webmaster, and AEC team.