YCECT – Team Call Sign K1YEM
YCECT – York County Maine Emergency Communication Team.
An opportunity to put your radio skills to valuable use!
Useful Links
YCECT Em-Comm Introduction – K1NBT
YCECT Em-Comm Part Two – K1NBT
YCECT Mission and Roles – pdf
YCECT Operations Manual – pdf
YCECT PowerPoint – ema.pptx
MEMA CERT
FEMA CERT
York County Volunteer Application -pdf
ICS-217a YCECT (Communication Resources) – pdf
YCECT ICS-205 (Communication Plan) – pdf
AUXFOG – Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide – pdf
What is RACES? – pdf
YCECT RACES Guidelines and Authorizations – WA1SQY – pdf
RACES: FEMA Guidance – pdf
Emcomm toolbox (Basic protocol guidance) – pdf
KC1ETT’s QRZ page: Excellent source of links to information!
FSQCALL:
FSQ – Download and intro
FSQCall Cheat Sheet for YCECT
Fldigi:
Fldigi for Beginners
Overview Of All The Fldigi Op Modes
How To Set Up Multiple Fldigi Configurations W3YJ
WinLink:
Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Winlink
WinLink Training Site
How to resize an image in WinLink
RMS vs P2P – pdf
Traffic/Relay:
Using a Radiogram to Receive NTS Traffic: KD8TTE
Handling Traffic by Voice on the National Traffic System KD8TTE
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Message Relay KD8TTE Ep 009
Hip Pocket Training: Relay, Don’t Edit KD8TTE Ep 013
Some Prowords – pdf
GMRS:
GMRS and FRS
GMRS for Emergency Communications
AUXCOMM:
Team and Community Preparedness
Emergency Response Team Prep Overview – pdf
National Terrorism Advisory System
Prepare your family for disaster Homeland Security
Surviving Power Outage – pdf
YCECT 72 Hour Go Kit – pdf
Home Preparedness
DIY Medical Emergency Kit Basics – pdf
Nuclear:
Good News About Nuclear
Nuclear Guide
You Will Survive Doomsday
EMP and Amateur Radio – pdf
EMP and Faraday Protection – K1MPH – pdf
Antenna Tuners:
Antenna Tuners Setting the Record Straight – pdf
SWR:
SWR the Persistent Myth – pdf
SWR Another Look at Reflectors – pdf
Additional Useful Links:
Common Myths of Ham Radio For Prepping
CISA – Leveraging The PACE Plan into The Emergency Communications Ecosystem
York County, Maine Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
Neighboring County Emergency Communication Teams:
Lakes Region Repeater Association (NH)
Wireless Society of Southern Maine
Maine ARES frequencies – pdf
For more information contact: k1nbt@yahoo.com
Sponsored by YCEMA – 149 Jordan Springs Rd , Alfred, US 04002
Dave KB1HUU drfrancoeur@yorkcountymaine.gov