HamWaves vs ReadyPlan

HamWaves will de-mystify the process of getting started in amateur radio in the United States. HamWaves explains each step in the process of getting your license and provides full information on studying and taking your license exam. HamWaves has more than 30 topics for prospective and new Technician level amateur radio operators.  Topics include: - Navigating through the FCC license process. - How to study for your exam. - Options and tips for taking the exam. - Getting on-the-air. - Types of on-air activities you can participate in. - Online resources for hams. - Clubs and groups. - Live on-the-air events. - Live in-person events. - Emergency Communications. - Choosing radio equipment. - Radio Programming. - Proper online etiquette. - Learning phonetics. - Using Allstar and EchoLink for remote communications. - Technician level band-plan with frequencies and types of operations allowed. - Several other reference categories to help you. This app is a must-have for all new and prospective hams. It was written by the president of a large amateur radio club with over a decade of experience helping new hams. Best of all, it's free and will be updated regularly as information changes or new topics are suggested.

ReadyPlan™ provides dedicated tools to cover every angle of your emergency preparedness: Step-by-Step Emergency Plans: Create detailed action plans tailored to potential situations like severe weather, power outages, or personal emergencies. Our structure makes planning straightforward, even for beginners. Plan Evacuation Routes: Map out primary and alternate escape routes, safe locations (rendezvous points), transportation details, and essential gear for leaving an area quickly and safely during an emergency. Organize Backup Communications: Ensure you can always stay in touch, even if your primary method fails. Easily organize all your communication options from primary methods down to emergency backups, including equipment details. Think through your options: Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (often called a PACE plan). Secure Group Identification: Enhance your group's security, especially when linking up or verifying identities. Use pre-arranged challenge-response codes for confirmation. Protect Sensitive Messages: Keep critical information private using proven security principles. This section lets you record unique keys for manual encoding/decode (encrypt) sensitive messages, ideal for information needing extra protection. Essential Checklists: Never forget crucial gear again. Utilize easy-to-use, resettable checklists for your master Inventory List, Go-Bag Packing List, and Vehicle Checklist – perfect for getting your gear organized systematically. Secure Group & Family Sharing: Collaboration made safe. Securely share specific plans or checklists with designated group members or family, ensuring everyone stays informed and coordinated for enhanced group safety. PDF Export: Need a hard copy? Generate PDF versions of your plans for printing physical backups or offline reference (COMING SOON) Offline Access: Critical information when you need it most. Access your saved plans directly on your device, even when cell signal or Wi-Fi is unavailable. Terms of Use: https://madgear.shop/pages/readyplan-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://madgear.shop/pages/readyplan-privacy-policy