Grassroots Emergency Communications Operations
Pages & Links
- Documents & Pages
- GECOradio Journal Information
- UPDATED published GECOradio Journals as of 2023 May 30
- General Info
- Mark Hayedn N7YLA-SK
- Amateur Radio Nets
- How to be a GECO Website Member
- Shaping Policies Using S5 (Rev 2019) Italian translation IK0TIX
- Shaping Policies Using S5 2019 r2
- Disaster Recovery Using E4 (2017 Rev)
- Seeing the True Value of Volunteers
- Introducing KI6GIG to ARSB
- Diversity_The Colors of HAM Radio
- Improving Connections_Cleaning Up Your ContACTS
- Geography for New HAMs
- Know Your local Net Neighbors
- Three Essential Non-Radio EmComm Tools
- US FCC Third Party Agreement List
- 2012 FCC Technician License Priveleges
- 2017 LA Area Repeater Map by W6KA
- EmComm Field Skills
- EFS Checking Cell Phone Signal Strength corr
- EFS-Estimating Distance by Pacing
- EFS-Estimating Elevation by Temperature of Boiling Water
- EFS-Estimating Wind Speed
- EFS How to Find True North Rev. 2023
- EFS-5 Measuring Slope by Leveling Stick
- Combined GECO Sticky Notes & WARC Footprint Newsletters
- GECO-WARC Index 2023-Aug to 2024-Sep
- Sticky_Notes_Index_2016-date Nov 2023
- Wanderers_ARC_Footprints_Index_2017_to_2023 May
- 2024 Sep V6 combined GECO-WARC newsletter
- 2024-05 Aug GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2024-04 May GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2024-03 Apr GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2024-02 Feb GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2024-01_Jan GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2023 11-12 Nov-Dec GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2023 09 Sep GECO-WARC combined newsletter special edition
- 2023 09 Sep GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- 2023 08 Aug GECO-WARC combined newsletter
- GECO-GERC Community Activities
- GERC at 2014 Covina Xmas Parade REV 2
- 2015 Amateur Radio Operators Serving the 65th Covina Christmas
- HamFest India 2017 & Other Presentations in India
- EchoLink for EmComm (HFI 2017 presentation)
- VU3RSB & VU2LFA EchoLink Article (from HamFest 2003) with plans for Interface
- Intro to EmComm (Intended for St. Augustine's Day School)
- Partial Presentation to West Bengal Police Telecomm Dept.
- KI6GIG Summary of Ham Fest India 2017 Trip
- Echolink
- Basic Echolink Station Hardware Configurations
- Echolink for EmComm: A Concept Paper
- Echolink for EmComm_Follow-on
- GECO KM6EON-R Echolink Station corr.
- Integrating Zello, EchoLink & Radios for EmComm
- Introduction to EchoLink (GERC V5)
- Introduction to EchoLink (WBRC V2)
- KM6EON-R EchoLink Station Battery Back-up System
- Operating on Linked EchoLink Nodes
- Welcome to the KM6EON-R QTH
- GECO Antennas
- GECO Modified Beaufort Wind Scale
- 2019 GECO_SWR Part 1 Introduction & Meters
- 2019 GECO_SWR Part 2 Bands Frequencies of Interest
- 2019 GECO_SWR Part 3 Basic SWR Measurement
- Antenna Basics by Mark Yordy W7BBO
- Apartment Window Awning Magmount
- Diamond Magnet Base Mount Repair
- GECO_Apartment Porch Antenna Mast v3
- GECO_Magmount Repair #2
- GERC Super Simple Ground Plane Antenna Project
- KM6EON-R Station Grounding System
- Tiger Tail Project Notes_Mark N7YLA
- Improving 2-Meter HT Performance by WD8RIF (Tigertail)
- GECO Batteries & Power
- Balanced Charging for Better Battery Life
- EmComm Readiness: HT Battery Charging
- Planning Your Battery Needs
- GECO_Battery Box Carrier
- GECO Battery Box Quick Connect-Disconnect System
- GECO_Battery Storage Tray System
- GECO Field Battery Box Upgrade
- GECO Field Battery Box Upgrade 2
- GECO_Power Interconnectivity
- GECO Standard Battery Harnesses_Connectors
- GECO_Station Emergency Power-Battery Back-up
- How Much Sunlight at Your QTH
- Lead Acid to Lithium by Rob KE6YGF
- GECO Pocket Reference Cards
- EPC-L1 EmComm Lightning Awarness and Safety
- EPC-5-W1 Get Water 2018, Rv 2021
- EPC-5-W2 Prepare Safe Water 2018, Rv 2021
- GECO Say Sari for EmPrep not Sorry
- GECO Radios
- 2019 GECO HT Radio Systems (Revised & Enhanced)
- GECO EmComm HT Ready Pack
- GECO HT Tips for New HAMs Part 1
- GECO HT Tips for New HAMs Part 2
- GECO HT Tips for New HAMs_Part 3
- 2018 GECO Mobile Radio/Antenna Systems
- 2016 GECO_Portable 144/440 MHz Field Radio Box (Revised)
- 2016 GECO Radio Systems
- 2014 GERC Portable EmComm Set
- GECO-Next Generation
- GECO next gen HAManitarianism (rev 2024)
- GECO next gen HAManitarianism (Rev. 2019)
- GECO Next Gen HAManitarian Rev_2019 (French)
- GECO Next Gen HAManitarian Rev_2019 (Italian)
- NextGen EmComm: GECO (Rev. 2016)
- Wanderers ARC Newsletter
- Wanderers_ARC_Footprints_Index_2017_to_2023
- 2023 May Footprints Vol 7_No 3
- 2023_Apr Footprints Vol 7_No 2
- 2023_Feb_Footprints Vol 7_No1
- 2022_Aug_ Footprints Vol 6_No 4
- 2022_Jun_ Footprints Vol 6_No3
- 2022_Apr_ Footprints Vol 6_No 2
- 2022_Feb_ Footprints Vol 6_No1
- 2021_Dec_Footprints Vol 5_No 8
- 2021_Sep_ Footprints Vol 5_No 7
- 2021_Aug_Footprints Vol 5_No 6
- 2021_Jul_Footprints Vol 5_No 5
- 2021_May_Footprints Vol 5_No 4
- 2021_Apr_Footprints Vol 5_No 3
- 2021_Mar_Footprints Vol 5_No 2
- 2021_Feb_Footrpints Vol 5_No 1
- 2020_Dec_Footprints Vol 4_No 4
- 2020_Sep_Footprints Vol 4_No 3
- 2020_Feb Footprints Vol 4_No 2
- 2020_Jan Footprints Vol 4_No 1
- 2019 Nov-Dec Footprints Vol 3_No 8
- 2019_Oct_Footprints Vol 3_No 7
- 2019_Jul Footprints Vol 3_No 6c
- 2019_May_Footprints Vol 3_No 5
- 2019_Apr_Footprints Vol 3_No 4
- 2019_Mar_Footprints Vol 3_No 3
- 2019_Feb_Footprints Vol 3_No 2
- "Footprints" 2019_Jan_Vol 3_No 1
- "Footprints" 2018_Dec_Vol 2_No 8
- "Footprints" 2018_Nov_Vol 2_No 7
- "Footprints" 2018_Oct_Vol 2_No 6
- "Footprints" 2018_Sep_Vol 2_No 5
- "Footprints" 2018_Aug_Vol 2_No 4
- "Footprints" 2018_Jun_Vol 2 No 3
- "Footprints" 2018_Apr_Vol 2_No 2 (corrected)
- "Footprints" 2018_Mar_Vol 2 No 1
- "Footprints" 2017 Nov Vol 1. No. 6
- "Footprints" 2017_Oct_Vol 1, No. 5
- "Footprints" 2017 Aug_Vol 1_No. 4
- "Footprints" 2017 Jun_Vol 1_No 3
- "Footprints" 2017 May_Vol 1_No 2 (call corrected)
- "Footprints" 2017 Apr_Vol. 1, No. 1
- MEWS-Mobile Emergency Weather Station
- Plan Your Own Rescue
- The Accidental EmComm Operator
- Combo Cup Megaphone-Bat Ear
- EPT-0_2020-1r GLS new SEP-0 series Thoughts on EmPrep Intro v2r
- EPT-1_2020-2r GLS new SEP-1 Thoughts on EmPrep-Past Disasters
- EPT-2_2020-3r GLS new SEP-2 paper Thoughts on Em Prep-Geo-Hazard
- EPT-3_2020-4r GLS new SEP-3 paper Thoughts on EmPrep-Learning
- EPT-4_2020-5r GLS new SEP-4 paper Thoughts on EmPrep- Priorities
- EmPrep for the Poor r2021
- FM_21-76-US-army-survival-manual (1992, Inactive)
- GECO Trash Bag Emergency Poncho
- Walkie-Talkie Teams for EmComm
- Water Rescue Rope_Part I Making the Kit
- Water Rescue Rope_Part 2 safety GECO report corr
- Water Rescue Rope_Part 3 Learning to Throw GECO report corr
- Equipment Manuals
- Equipment 1. Antennas & Tuners
- Arrow Dual Band J-pole OSJ146440
- Arrow II Dual band yagi 146-437
- Arrow II 4 el yagi 146 Back Pack
- Comet SBB224 Tri-band info sheet
- Comtelco Base Station Antenna BS450XL3-B Technical Specification
- Comtelco Base Station Antenna BS450XL6 Technical Specification
- Comtelco Base Station Antenna BS450XL3-B Installation Info
- DBJ-1 VHF-UHF Dual Band Base Station Antenna
- DBJ-2 Dual Band Portable Roll-up Antenna
- Diamond F718A manual
- Diamond F718A radiation pattern
- Diamond F718A spec sheet
- Diamond X200A Antenna Info Sheet
- Diamond X200A Instructions
- Diamond X200A Radiation Pattern
- Diamond X3200A data sheet
- Diamond X3200A parts list
- Dual Band (2m_70 cm) Yagi Rain Shield
- HUAHONG HH-9000 Four band 29.6 _50.5_144_430 MHz Mobile Antenn
- Hypario Dual Band UV mini-magmount
- HYS Dual band VHF-UHF info sheet
- ICOM AH4 Tuner Manual
- ICOM AT-180 Tuner Manual
- Jetstream JTD1 assembly instructions
- Jetstream JTD1 discone
- Jetstream JTDUP - 2m-70cm Duplexer
- MFJ-945E HF mobile tuner_SWR
- N9TAX Dual Band 2m 70 cm Slim Jim Antenna
- Nagoya UT-108 UV mini magmount
- RadioShack Outdoor Antenna Rotator
- RD-301 Tri-band info sheet
- RD-371 Tri-band info sheet
- Smiley_2_M_Telescoping_Half Wave Length_Omni_Antenna
- Super-Elastic Signal Stick Antenna
- XP-771 Dual band info sheet
- Equipment 2. Radio & Scanner Manuals
- ADI AR-446 User Manual
- ADI AR-447 User Manual
- ADI AR-147 User Manual
- Bao Feng F8HP Manual
- Bao Feng UV5R manual
- Bao Feng-UV5R-Eyes-Free Rev 2018 by Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV
- Baofeng UV5R III (Tri-band) Manual
- ICOM 718 Manual
- ICOM 2200H Brochure
- Leixen VV898 User Manual
- ICOM 2200H Instruction Manual
- ICOM 2200H Owner manual addendum
- icom 2200H Service Manual
- ICOM IC-2300H Instruction Manual
- ICOM IC-2300H Service Manual
- Kenwood TM-V71A brochure
- Leixen VV898 User Manual
- QYT KT 7900-8900 user manual
- QYT KT8900 Manual
- QYT KT8900R Info Sheet
- Radio Shack Pro-405 Desktop Radio Scanner
- TYT TH-9000 User Manual
- TYT TH-9800 User Manual
- Uniden Bearcat 350A Auto Scanner
- Yaesu FH-912_915 User Manual (Thai)
- Yaesu FTM-3100R_Operating Manual
- Yaesu FTM-3100R_Quick Manual
- Yaesu FTM-3100R_E_Advanced Manual
- Yaesu vr 500 manual
- Yaesu VX-8R
- Yeasu VX-170 Operating Manual
- Equipment 3. EchoLink Interfaces & Accessories
- 3D Soundcard Info Sheet
- DE 4-Port USB Hub
- Generic USB 2.0 to RS232 Serial DB9 9 Pin Converter Adapter
- "MicroPatch" Model 9800 & Model 9800-EXP User Manual
- Private Patch CW ID Character chart
- Radio Tone Radio Over IP_1 Skype set up info
- Radio Tone Radio Over IP_1 Zello set up info
- Radio Tone Radio Over IP_2 User's Guide
- Rigblaster M8 manual (also M4 and RJ) 4th Ed
- Rigblaster Nomic manual
- StarTech 6 inch USB 2.0 Extension Adapter Cable A to A - M/F
- TP Link Installation Guide TL-SG105 TL-SG108
- Trendnet TU-50 USB to Serial Converter
- Equipment 4. Test Equipment
- Centec 7 Function Digital Multimeter manual
- Centec 100 Amp 6_12V Battery Load Tester
- Diamond DL-50A 50-ohm load
- DRAKE RF WATTMETER MODEL W4 manual
- Dumb Questions about Dummy Loads & SWR Meters_Martin KI4CFS rev
- MFJ-801 Field Strength Meter
- MFJ-862 vhf_uhf swr_wattmeter
- MFJ-921 dual band tuner 144-220 MHz manual
- NanoVNA_Absolute_Beginner_Guide
- Nissei RS-40 SWR_Power Meter User Manual
- SW33 mark II VHF_UHF S.W.R.-Power Meter Manual v1.1 ann rev
- Equipment 5. Batteries, Chargers, Power Supplies, Charge Control
- APC Back-UPS ES 725 Users Guide
- Belkin Backup + Surge Protection 750W User Manual
- Bestek 300W MRZ3011HU pure sine wave Inverter
- Centech 2/6 Amp 6/12 Volt Battery Charger
- Centech 12 V Automatic Battery Float Charger
- Cobra--cpi-880-800w-power-inverter-manual
- Cobra--cpi-880-800w-power-inverter-specification sheet
- CSB GP12120F2 battery
- CyberPower CP850AVRLCD_CP1000AVRLCD_User Manual
- Deltran Battery Tender-Plus Charger
- Deltran Battery Tender-Solar Charge Controller
- Grape Solar COMET 40 Amp PWM Solar Charge controller with remote
- Hawker (Enersys) Genesis (0769-2007 G16EP) 12 Volt/16 Amp Hour S
- Hewlett Packard 721A regulated power supply
- LC-X1228P/LC-X1228AP 12 V 28 Amp Hr Battery Info Sheet
- Leicestercn EPA1020-12 Smart trickle charger manual
- Power Master GPCT669 Battery pack
- Radio Shack 3Amp DC Power Supply
- GERC at 2014 Covina Xmas Parade REV 2
- Radio Shack 10A regulated power supply
- Radio Shack 19A Switching Power Supply Manual
- Renogy Wanderer series 30A PWM solar charge controller Ver 1.1 User Manual
- RenogyTraveler series 30 Amp PWM Flush Mount Solar Charge Controller User Manual
- Renogy Voyager 10A, 20A PWM Waterproof Charge Controller Ver 1.0 User Manual
- Renogy Voyager 10A, 20A PWM Waterproof Charge Controller specifications
- Renogy Wanderer PWM 30A Solar Charge Controller specifications
- Renogy Wanderer10A, 30A Installation Notes
- Samlex BBM-12100 Battery Backup Module brochure
- Samlex BBM-12100 Battery Backup Manual
- Samlex SEC-1235-1235M 30A Switching Power Supply-Features sheet
- Samlex SEC-1235-1235M 30A Switching Power Supply-Owners manual
- Thunderbolt 1.5 Watt Solar Battery Charger manual
- UB1280 - Universal Battery 12 volt 8 ah info sheet
- Whistler 400 Watt Power Inverter
- External Links
- How to become a HAM
- US Ham Regs Information
- Amateur Communications & Operations FAQ
- ARRL (American Radio Relay League)
- FCC Amateur Radio Service page
- FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS)
- Part 97 - Rules of the Amateur Radio Service
- Special Event Call Sign Coordinators List
- US HAM Call Sign System
- US Amateur Radio Band Plan
- General Ham Info Sources
- Anderson Powerpoles Standard for HAMS-ARES-RACES
- ARES/RACES Anderson PowerPole Connector Assembly
- Cebik Antennas-Archive
- Coax Cable_How to Decide What to Use?
- Ham Callsign Look-up at QRZ
- Hamuniverse website by N4UJW (Don)
- IARU Ethics & Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur
- Off Grid Ham (OGH)
- Quick Start Guide for New HAMs
- HAM Radio Online Calculators and Reference Links
- Earth Systems Science, Inc.
- Amateur Radio Ham Radio Maidenhead Grid Square Locator Map
- Amps and Wire Gauge in 12V Electrical Circuits
- Antenna Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) Calculator
- Calculate the Line of Sight & Radio Horizon
- Coaxial Connector Frequency Ranges
- Coax Line Loss Calculator_CO8TW
- Coax Line Loss Calculator_KV5R
- Coax Line Loss Calculator_Times Microwave
- Convert Frequency to Wavelength
- Converting slope gradient-degrees-ratios
- Degrees Minutes Seconds to/from Decimal Degrees
- Dipole or Vertical Adjustment Calculator
- Distance and Azimuths Between Two Sets of Coordinates
- Dipole Antenna calculator (full to 1/4)
- Distance to Horizon Calclator
- Line of Sight (2-stations vary)
- K0BG_Mobile HAM Info Resource Site
- MM or CM to Fractions (Dec and Reg) of Inches
- Wire Gauge & Diameter Converter (diam to gauge AWG)
- Antenna Calculators
- 1/4 Ground Plane Antenna Calculator
- Amateur Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna Calculator
- Dipole Antenna Length Calculator
- Full-Wave Loop Antenna Length Calculator
- Ham Radio Wire Antenna Calculator
- J-Pole Calculator for any Band
- Moxon Antenna Calculator
- Slim Jim & J-pole Antenna Calculator
- Amateur Radio Groups / Clubs
- Amateur Radio Society of Bangladesh
- Amateur Radio Society of Bangladesh-Facebook page
- GECO Newsletter "Sticky Notes"
- GERC-Glendora Emergency Response Communications
- Port Orford Amateur Radio Club
- West Bengal Radio Club, Kolkata, India
- West Bengal Radio Club (WBRC) FaceBook Page
- West Sound Amateur Radio Club N7IG
- Other Greg Lee Affiliated Sites
- Earth Systems Science, Inc. (ESSI)
- Grassroots Emergency Communications Operations (GECO)
- Mr. Lee's former Geography Class Website
- Rural Training Center-Thailand (now Applied Geography)
- RTC-TH Tech (Lesson Archives) now Applied Geography 2
- "Sticky Notes", the GECO Newsletter
- Geo-Reference Links
- WMO (UN-World Meteorological Organization)
- World Weather & Climate Data
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