Amateur Radio Service Part 97 quick reference — licensing, prohibited communications, emergency operations, and RACES §97.407 served-agency rules. Works offline after your first visit.
Field crib sheet for ham rules and RACES authorization — not legal advice. Always follow your served agency and Emergency Coordinator.
Drill activation steps with the RACES checklist and ARES activation tool. East TN context: ARES & RACES hub.
In an emergency, amateur operators may use any means at their disposal to protect life and property — still document afterward.
ARES is ARRL volunteer emcomm; RACES operates only when government civil defense activates and registers operators.
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.
Pick a path: FCC-licensed GMRS, ham exam study, FRS, Meshtastic, just licensed, emcomm volunteer, or property owner.
113 offline browser tools plus step-by-step deployment workflows. Install the site as a PWA for field use.
Tri-Cities, Erwin / Unicoi (I-26), NETNRC linked repeaters, nets, HF listening, go-bag sheets, and ARES/RACES context.
Blog, videos, downloads, antenna reference, and curated radio links — tied to the YouTube channel.
Paid emergency communications consulting for estates, ranches, and remote properties — plus contact and newsletter.