NTS (Radiogram) How-to

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Canadian info from RAC.

ARRL info.
Even better, is this list of documents that explain message formats; message sending protocols; net operations; etc. You'll need Microsoft Word to view these files.

If you don't have MS Word, or MS Office, you can download a FREE Word viewer from Microsoft.

Word 2003 viewer.

Word 97-2000 viewer.

You only need one of these! I recommend the 2003 viewer, but if for some reason, your PC can't handle that one, use the 97-2000 one.

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Another source of Radiogram info is the Ontario Emergency Communications Organization, which compliments ARES.

They have this quick primer on their website, courtesy of Jean, va3fw.

They also have a copy of the radiogram form, in PDF format, (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). There are two Radiograms / page. A larger version, with only one Radiogram on the page, is here.

The revised version, as a PDF file, (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) can be found on RAC's site here, courtesy of Don, va3idj. If you prefer it in black/white, or want to save some colour ink, here's the BW version, again, thanks to Don va3idj.

The OECO also has an online Radiogram practice form. It's purpose is explained here:

The Online Radiogram is designed for training purposes and sending messages to the OECO Program Directors. The first field on this form is your e-mail address, this is not part of the radiogram but is used by the program directors for return replies. You may also use this form for producing radiograms on your computer, after filling out the form press the print button at the bottom of the page.

The latest version of the Acrobat Reader can be found on Adobe's website.