Reference Documents

Our Constitution
The Constitution of Summit County ARES
W8ODJ License
The current club license
Communications Log Sheet
Communications log sheet and instructions for emergency response communications logging. This is the log form to use when ARES is activated for drills and actual emergencies.
CFARC MOU Memorandum of Understanding with the Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club
Net Control
Instructions and Log Sheet

Instructions and Log sheet for the weekly net. This is what you need to run the net.

Ohio Section
Emergency Response Plan

ARRL Document, revised September, 2007


Emergency Response Guidebook
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT) for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in (1) quickly identifying the specific or generic classification of the material(s) involved in the incident, and (2) protecting themselves and the general public during this initial response phase of the incident. The ERG is updated every three to four years to accommodate new products and technology.



ARES 2m "J-pole" inexpensive, portable antenna
ARES 2m J-Pole

Amateur Radio Formal Message Format
PDF file from a PowerPoint presentation
Anderson Powerpole Assembly Instructions
In an emergency situation, it's very useful to be able to interconnect equipment from various sources: power supplies, transceivers, peripherals, etc.  To that end SUMCO-ARES recommends the use of 30 amp. Anderson Powerpole connectorss to provide consistency in power connections.

Anderson Powerpole connectors are frequently available at hamfests for about $1 per pair (red/black) or less in 10-pair packages.

The link at the left provides a very detailed description of how to properly assemble these connectors by the folks at West Mount Radio. The actual instructions start a bit down the page.
EEI Guidelines
Guidelines for information passed to MARS affilliates during drills - and real emergencies of course!