What's on this site?
KI4TQN is a ham radio, GMRS, and emergency communications hub from East Tennessee — free tools, local reference data, YouTube-aligned guides, and consulting for property owners. Use this map to find your lane.
Looking for something specific? Use (Ctrl+K) or the guide button in the header anytime.
How the site is organized
Start here
Pick a path: FCC-licensed GMRS, ham exam study, FRS, Meshtastic, just licensed, emcomm volunteer, or property owner.
- Start here — choose your path
- License path quiz (4 questions)
- Just licensed?
- First radio to buy
- Handheld quick-start guides
- Mobile install guides
- Mobile install hub
- Base station guides
- 30-day novice runway
- Gear by budget
- Part 90 private radio (encrypted)
- Property assessment wizard
- 15-page beginner bundle
- 17 beginner tools filter
- First week on FRS
- First week on Meshtastic
- Radio glossary
Tools & workflows
113 offline browser tools plus step-by-step deployment workflows. Install the site as a PWA for field use.
East Tennessee
Tri-Cities, Erwin / Unicoi (I-26), NETNRC linked repeaters, nets, HF listening, go-bag sheets, and ARES/RACES context.
Learn & reference
Blog, videos, downloads, antenna reference, and curated radio links — tied to the YouTube channel.
Consulting & contact
Paid emergency communications consulting for estates, ranches, and remote properties — plus contact and newsletter.