Amateur Packet Radio Operations
Resource Page
Introduction
This page contains information about the CARES Packet Operations and Processes.
Packet Radio is a particular digital mode of amateur radio communications that mirrors computer telecommunications. CARES, and other emergency communicators, use Packet Radio as an efficient means to send complex messages including forms, lists, spreadsheets, and other data. .
This page will be updated as additional material is identified.
Training
Tools
SCCo RACES Packet Radio Field Reference, Type III
This Handbook includes information on operating packet radio with Outpost on the Santa Clara County RACES Packet Systems.
SCCo RACES Packet Radio Field Reference, Type II
This Handbook includes information on operating packet radio without Outpost on the Santa Clara County RACES Packet Systems.
Cupertino Packet Addendum
This is an addendum to the SCCo RACES Packet Radio Handbook for specifics in Cupertino. Packet Operators should download both documents for your reference.
Software
SCCo Packet Software Installer
This is the official released and any pre-released versions for use by all Santa Clara County packet users.
911-Incident Report PackItForm
This will install version 3.16 of the 911-Incident Report PackItForm. This file should be downloaded and installed
after outpost and prior to any Cupertino ARES/RACES field deployment.
SCCo RACES Packet Workbook
This is an exercise workbook that essentially will walk you through some of the top features of the SCCo RACES Packet
System. Contact kn6pe @ arrl.net for your assignment.
Reports
COES213SS ARK SITSTAT Report Form
Revised ARK Situation Status Report form. See Sofware section aboce for the spreadsheet version of this form.
COES213SS ARK, Spreadsheet version
This is a .csv file of all the fields that make up the COES213SS ARK SITSTAT Report Form. This file should be downloaded and made part of your packet go-kit.
Presentations
Upcoming Activities
4 Sep 2025, General Meeting
Topic: TBD; St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
2 Oct 2025, General Meeting
Topic: TBD; St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
6 Nov 2025, General Meeting
Topic: TBD; St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
4 Dec 2025, General Meeting
Year-End Review; St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00