Amateur Radio Emergency Protocol & Guides
Standardized operating procedures, internationally recognized radio signal codes, and phonetic guides for clear, life-saving communications during crises and disaster operations.
Q-Codes Operating Guide
Comprehensive reference of all 50 standard Q-signals (QRA to QUD) with exact question/prompt and answer/statement definitions.
- Instant live search and category filters
- Prompt & answer copy to clipboard
- 1-click A4 Printable / PDF layout
ICAO Phonetics & Numbers
Standard international phonetic alphabet (A–Z), DX ham variations, and emergency number pronunciations (Wun, Too, Tree, Fife, Niner).
- Interactive Callsign & Word Speller
- Audio speech pronunciation player
- Standard A4 printable cheatsheet
Weather & Flood Monitoring
Real-time PAGASA telemetry, water level threshold alarms, river basin telemetry, and radio weather briefing generators.
- Live river basin water level gauges
- One-click radio net weather briefing
- Tropical cyclone tracking & advisories
Emergency Radio Net Principles
Listen Before Transmitting (QRL?)
Always verify if the frequency is clear before pressing PTT. In EMCOMM scenarios, critical transmissions may be taking place on low power.
Use Standard ICAO Phonetics
Spell station callsigns, tactical coordinates, and names using standard Alpha, Bravo, Charlie phonetics to eliminate misunderstanding over noisy channels.
State Tactical Information Clearly (QTH, QRK)
Transmit precise location (QTH), signal strength (QSA/QRK), and message count (QTC). Keep transmissions brief and concise.
Yield to Emergency & Urgency Signals (QUD)
Cease routine traffic immediately upon hearing break-in (QSK) or emergency/urgency calls (QUD/MAYDAY/PAN-PAN).