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Public Service Links
It seems that every Emergency Communications group who has a presence on the Internet has compiled a list of links for everything from "How to turn on your radio," to "How to cook bacon on your amplifier finals."

I have parsed a lot of lists, and culled out old, outdated information. Unfortunately there is some good information that is no longer available online, too.

I will add to this list, and update, as I find new stuff.

Public Service Links
  • Public Service Primer for Amateur Radio
  • 10 Ways to Optimize Your Effectiveness in Public Service Events
  • Public Service Don'ts and Do's
  • What should you have in your Jump Kit?
  • Net Participation & Associated Emergency Operations Training
  • Operating in a Tactical Radio Net (Procedures & Equipment).

  • Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • Can You Survive Without Your Cell Phone?
  • Special Events: Are WE Really Making a Difference? 

  • ARRL Special Events Communication Manual - Out of Print (.pdf Version)
  • NOAA Public Alert Radio Program for Schools
  • DX Zone's Alternative Power Page - Links to resources and articles related to emergency and alternative power.

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