Welcome to the RRI Publications Library.
Affiliated Net Index
Affiliated Net Information V5 Sept 2017
Traffic Net Directory
Training Materials
RRI Introductory Training 2018
NSOS Hamwatch Introductory Training 2019 TR-003
Portable Emergency Communications Training 2019 – TR-004 Draft
RRI TR-005 Phonetic Alphabet Training
RRI TR-010 Navigating CW Nets FA 2020-7-8 – A self guided Power Point program outlining the mechanics of CW nets. Audio files with examples of procedures are embedded in the presentation. Note that CW net procedures vary slightly nationwide, but generally follow this outline.
RRI Training Message Texts – For training new radio operators
Introduction to Radio Relay International– A brief power-point presentation for use at radio club, community association or EmComm meetings.
RRI Weekly Broadcast Schedule Effective 2021-1 FA – Effective January 1, 2021, these broadcasts on 20, 40 and 80-meters provide new or returning CW traffic operators with experience copying properly formatted radiogram traffic.
Dispelling Mythology – ICS213 NIMS Standard – A bibliography of articles that explain the relationship between the radiogram and NIMS ICS-213 message standard. Also deconstructs various rumors and opinions regarding ICS-213.
Instructions for Radiogram-ICS213 Relay and Delivery: Instructions for managing RRI Radiogram-ICS213 messages injected into the traffic system. Primary emphasis on messages originated using the Winlink RRI Radiogram-ICS213 template.
Radiotelegraph Net Training for Beginners – Part One. An older audio file, but the content remains applicable today….
Radiotelegraph Net Training for Beginners – Part Two. A continuation of the above audio file containing primarily examples of radiogram transmission.
Traffic School Session One (2012) – Kate Hutton (K6HTN) presenter. Predates the creation of RRI, so some of the terminology has changed, but the fundamentals are very useful.
Traffic School Session Two (2012) – Continued.
Traffic School Session Three (2012) – Conclusion.
F.C.C. Filings
Reply to Comments RM-11708 in support of regulatory approval of the Pactor 4 waveform.
Reply to Comments RM-11831 in support of ARSF request to dismiss RM-11831.
NYU Wireless Petition for Declaratory Ruling WT Docket No. 16-239 and the RRI Response to NYU Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed Dec 2, 2019.
Field Manuals
Traffic Operations FM-001 (Interim) 2017 FINAL
Technical Manuals
TM-051 Digital Address Scheme for International Traffic
White Papers
WP-01 – RETHINKING TRUNK LINES
WP-02: IATN Evening Trunklines Protocol
Radiograms (Last updated Feb 21, 2018)
Radiogram Form 1602 (with lines)
RRI Radiogram form 1801-A Final Approved
RRI Radiogram form 1801-B ACP Final Approved
RRI Radiogram Form 1801-Christmas
Radiograms in ICS-213 format
Form 1703 ICS-213 WITHOUT RULED LINES – fillable
Form 1704 ICS-213 WITH RULED LINES – fillable
Operating Aids
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AID 1720r3 “The Pink Card” (8 May 2017)
Exercise Message Log 2019-2-1 Approved – For record keeping during emergency exercises
SAMPLE – Competed Exercise Message Log – showing format to be used.
RRI WXOBS Report Form 2020-8-1 – Form for transcribing/recording WXOBS messages for delivery to a served agency.
National Communication Strategy
National SOS Radio Network Flyer
Governance
Eastern Area (DRAFT) Terms of Reference
Western Area Staff Terms of Reference 2016v6
Expanded Affiliation Policy Approved v2
National Emergency Communications Response Plan – Effective August, 2020
RRI Accomplishments 2015-2020 F-A
Emergency Exercise Announcements
RRI First Quarter EmComm Exercise: April 24, 2021 – This exercise emphasizes portable operation. A scoring system is used to encourage a diversity of capabilities while measuring operator skill and station efficiency.
QNC RADIOGRAM – ALL US TRAFFIC OPS 311531Z AUG 2020
RRI-Fourth-Quarter-2020-9-Exercise-One-FA
Announcement – RRI Training Exercise 2020-3-24 and 25
Announcement NFL EmComm Exercise 2020-3-1 – Final-Approved
Announcement – 2018-Q1 Exercise
Announcement – 2018-Q2 Exercise
Announcement – 2018 Q3 Exercise – Earth EX
Exercise Bulletin Navy Medical System 5-Sep-2018
Exercise Bulletin – 2 Navy Medical System 6-Sep-2018
MARS – Traffic System COMEX October 2020 Documents
Exercise Plan – MARS COMEX Interoperability Exercise 2020-10 – An overview of the MARS – Traffic System Interoperability Exercise
Instructions for Radiogram-ICS213 Relay and Delivery 2020-9-5 – RRI Instructions for converting a Radiogram ICS213 message to standard radiogram with delivery conversion options.
MARS COMEX ICS213 to Radiogram 2020-10 ARRL – ARRL NTS instructions for converting an ICS213 message to radiogram.
MARS NTS COMEX 2020-10 ARRL Overview Slides – Overview slides developed for Army and Air Force MARS operators covering the traffic system, radiogram, ICS213 and similar issues. Primary author Aaron Hulett (K8AMH), ARRL STM, North Texas Section
Exercise Evaluation Reports
CRE Evaluation Report Final 2016-7-11
RRI – REACT ALERTEX-A 2018 Exercise Evaluation
RRI 2018-Q1 and Q2 Exercise Evaluation
REACT Traffic System Information
REACT Liaison Instructions 2018-7-21
Order Forms – Order official RRI Items
RRI Merchandise Order Form 2020-7-6
Emergency Operations – Current
There are currently no active emergency response operations.
Emergency Operations – Past
BULLETIN – Hurricane Delta 092029Z Oct 2020
BULLETIN – Hurricane Laura 261302Z Aug 2020
BULLETIN – Tropical Storms Marco and Laura 2020-8-24
FCC Hurricane Laura Communications Status Report 271600Z Aug 2020 DOC-366480A1
BULLETIN – Hurricane Dorian 301152Z Aug 2019
BULLETIN – Tropical Storm Dorian 281128Z Aug 2019
BULLETIN – Hurricane Michael 091121Z Oct 2018
BULLETIN – Hurricane Florence 150029Z Sep 2018 Final
BULLETIN – Hurricane Florence 131221Z Sep 2018
BULLETIN – Hurricane Florence 101655Z Sep 2018
BULLETIN – Hurricane Lane 241228Z Aug 2018
BULLETIN – Hurricane Lane 281244Z Aug 2018
The QNI Newsletter
The QNI Newsletter is the official publication of Radio Relay International. Both current and back-issues may be found here: www.qni-newsletter.net
A Trip Down Memory Lane – Recordings of CW Nets 1993-1995 – MP3 Files
QMN (Michigan Net) 300300Z Nov 93
QMN (Michigan Net) 092230Z May 94
EAN (Eastern Area Net) 110030Z May 94
8RN (Eighth Region Net) 110130Z May 94
Army MARS CW Broadcast from WAR 100030Z May 94
42nd Armed Forces Day Message from AIR 1993
QMN-Late 220300Z Mar 1994
EAN 230130Z Mar 1994 Part A
EAN 230130Z Mar 1994 Part B
8RN 230045Z Mar 1994
8RN 230230Z Mar 1994
Historical Articles and Documents
CAN History 1949 – 1979 by K5RG – Interesting insights into the politics surrounding the creation of the National Traffic System.
Rules & Regulations, ARRL Operating Department, February, 1922 – From the files of James Wades (WB8SIW) – Interesting insights into traffic handling methods and the radiogram a century ago.
Michigan Radioist September 1922 – From the files of James Wades (WB8SIW). An early publication that provides some insights into Amateur Radio in the early ’20s. Includes some articles and references to traffic handling.
Michigan Traffic – An Early Recollection. This article by Don Devendorf (W8EGI) (SK) was prepared for the 50th Anniversary of the Michigan Net, QMN in 1985. He was a charter member of QMN, and shared his memories of Amateur Radio and traffic handling in the 1930s.
The Birth of QMN & Origin of the QN-Signals. This article by Don Devendorf (SK) recounts the creation of the nation’s first spot-frequency traffic net in 1935 and the origin of the QN-signals four years later.