The communicator modes or Resource Types are now known as Communications Resource Function or CRF. The change was due to the NIMS definition of Type, refering to it as the capability of a resource. These definitions can be used to quickly indicate your capability, based upon equipment, upon signing in at a public service event or incident/exercise staging area. They are now located at the following.

What do and how to's
• APRS for Public Service Events - (.ppt)
• "Winlink for VHF/UHF Intro"
• "APRS Intro"
• What does a Shadow Operator do? (.pdf)
• What does a SAG Operator do? (.pdf)
• What does a Rest Stop/Aid Station Communicator do? (.pdf)
• What does a Special Event Net Control do? (.pdf)
• So you want to be an event coordinator. (.pdf)
• Using Tactical Calls (.pdf)
• Operating Tips (.pdf)
• Cross-Band Repeating for Special Event Operations (.pdf)
• 10 Helpful Hints for Communicators
• ARRL Public Service Manual on line
• Using Paclink MP with AGWPE and TNC-X

  Helpful Forms and Charts

• Net Control script for PS Events (.pdf)
• Bike Event Communications Pro-Words (.pdf)
• Public Service Net Log Sheet (.pdf)
• SkyWarn Net Log Sheet (.pdf)
• RACES/ARES Training Net Log Sheet (.pdf)
• Missing Persons Form (.pdf)
• Event Incident Form (.pdf)
• Heat Index Chart (.pdf)
• Wind Chill Chart (New Formula) (.pdf)
• Handy 3x5 Powerpole Reference (Cut along dotted line and laminate)
• Handy 3x5 N Tex RACES frequency card (Cut to fit and laminate)
• Handy 3x5 Hazmat Label card (Cut along dotted line and laminate)
• Handy 3x5 Event Pro Words Card (Cut to 3" x 5" and laminate)
• Handy 3x5 Helicopter Safety card - Front (Cut out and laminate) (.pdf)
• Handy 3x5 helicopter Safety card - Back (Cut out and laminate) (.pdf)
  Print front and then flip card or paper over and print the back. Uses 8.5x11 stock.

  Presentations
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• The Art of Public Service - A short how and why. (.pdf)
• Public Service Resource Typing for events and emergencies - A tactical solution (.pdf)(08)
• Amateur Radio Resource Typing for EmCom Communications Teams (.pdf)(09)