If you need an ICS form, we suggest that you use the forms built into Winlink Express. For well-formatted printable ICS forms in fillable PDF format, go to FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute website or search online. ARRL Radiogram (courtesy of Idaho ARRL Section) Prototype Maryland SNS Request Form

As a convenience to MCACS members, user manuals for key MCACS assets (both equipment and software applications) are available here. Click to view, or right-click to download a copy to your computer. All documents are in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. Links marked with an asterisk will take you to another website. MCACS Equipment Manuals Hospital…

Training and Resource Materials – Personal Preparedness and Self-Protection

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* Also see band plans on Useful Links page ** Links marked with a double asterisk will take you to another website.

MCACS operates a communications van to support our mission. The van was originally used for research by a DC-area company, and generously made available to the Amateur Radio community when no longer needed. It is equipped with a 48-foot pneumatic mast and a 7 kW generator, among other amenities. The van is designed to be…

List of Montgomery County Emergency Support Functions ESF #1 – TransportationESF #2 – Communications and TechnologyESF #3 – Debris Management, Stormwater Management, Dams, and LeveesESF #4 – FirefightingESF #5 – Emergency ManagementESF #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human ServicesESF #7 – Resource Support and Logistics ManagementESF #8 – Public Health and Medical…

When in doubt, the ITU Phonetic Alphabet should always be used. This phonetic alphabet is an international standard and is used worldwide, not only by Amateur Radio operators, but also by military, maritime, and aviation interests. We also provide the APCO Phonetic Alphabet for reference. The APCO alphabet is commonly used by law enforcement organizations.…

The following table lists the local repeaters most often used by MC ARES for its activities. An abbreviated list in ICS-205 format can be accessed this link. NOTES * The MARC 146.955 repeater has exceptional coverage of the DC area, and may be used by MC ARES for initial callup, situational awareness, and regional coordination.…

The simplex frequencies in the following table correspond to both the ARRL Band Plan and the regional (T-MARC) band plan, and should be used for net operations. On a related note, a generic communications plan in ICS-205 format can be accessed using this link. Please also see the discussion below the chart with suggestions for…