You can find many ham-related resources and groups on the internet.
Here are some we especially recommend:
National EmComm (Emergency Communications)
- ARRL – https://www.arrl.org
- ARRL National Traffic System (NTS) – https://www.arrl.org/nts
- ARRL ARES – https://www.arrl.org/ares
- Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) – https://www.qso.com/satern/homenf.htm
- FEMA IS-100 Intro to Incident Command System – https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
- FEMA IS-200 Basic ICS for Initial Response – https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c
- FEMA IS-700 Intro to National Incident Management System – https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
- FEMA IS-800 National Response Framework – https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d
Regional/State/County EmComm
- Idaho ARES – https://www.idahoares.info
- Idaho ARES District 1 Frequency Plan – https://www.idahoares.info/activities_district_1#frequencies.shtml
- Washington ARES – https://www.wastateares.org
- ARRL Idaho ARES – https://www.idahoarrl.info
- ARRL Idaho Section – https://www.arrl.org/Groups/view/idaho
- Kootenai County ARES/RACES – https://sites.google.com/site/kootenaiares/
- Bonner County ARES/RACES (this site) – https://bonnerares.org
- Boundary County ARES – https://www.w7bfi.com/ares/
- Spokane County ARES/RACES – https://aresraces.wixsite.com/spokane
- American Redoubt Radio Operators (AmRRON) – https://amrron.com
Local Area Clubs
- BCARC – Bonner County Amateur Radio Club – https://www.k7jep.org
- BARC – Boundary County Amateur Radio Club – https://www.w7bfi.com
- KARS – Kootenai County Amateur Radio Society – https://www.k7id.org
- EWARG – Eastern Washington Amateur Radio Group – https://www.ewarg.org
- IEVHF – Inland Empire VHF Club – https://www.vhfclub.org
- Kamiak Butte Amatuer Radio Assocaiton (KBARA) – https://www.kbara.org
- Spokane DX Association – https://www.sdxa.org
- Spokane Repeater Group – https://www.srgclub.org
Educational Sites on Various Topics
- How to Use Repeaters: https://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html
- Learn CW Online: https://lcwo.net
- CHIRP Programming Software: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home
- RATPAC (Radio Amateur Training): https://www.ratpac.us
Amateur Radio Operators — especially ARES members — are encouraged to train in weather spotting:
- Spokane National Weather Service: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/
- Weather Spotter Resource Page: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/spotter.php
- Become a Storm Spotter from Home: https://www.improvenet.com/a/become-a-storm-spotter-from-home
Speaking of weather, SPACE weather is of particular interest due to its affect on wireless communications (and more):
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Radio Comms Dashboard: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications
- Space Weather Woman on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYC6hzifWu0
- USGS Earthquake Watch: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/
As the ARES group does digital radio comms with FLDIGI and WinLink:
- Presentation “Internet Down! Email via Radio” PDF: Internet-Down-preso-2023-05-20.pdf
- Winlink Global Radio Email: https://winlink.org/
- FLdigi for beginners: https://www.w1hkj.com/beginners.html
- FLdigi Users Manual: https://www.w1hkj.com/FldigiHelp/index.html
Other Reference
- World Wide Repeater Directory (RFinder): https://www.rfinder.net/blog
- Repeater Book: https://www.repeaterbook.com
- EchoLink: https://echolink.org
- IRLP: https://irlp.net
- IRLP Western Reflector: https://westernreflector.com
- DXCC Country List / Beam Headings: https://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=14599