This Table of Contents provides a structured overview of the VE6CV Educational Series.
Each section contains standalone chapters that may be read independently or as part of the full handbook.
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## Section 1 – Foundations & Core Concepts
• Purpose and Scope of the VE6CV Educational Series
• Situational Awareness and Decision Making
• Risk, Redundancy, and Practical Preparedness
• Understanding Everyday Emergencies
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## Section 2 – Clothing, Footwear & Staying Warm
• Footwear for Safety & Emergencies
• Clothing Systems and Layering
• Materials: Wool, Synthetics, and Insulation
• Emergency Blankets and Heat Retention
• Winter Readiness and Cold-Weather Comfort
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## Section 3 – Cold Exposure & Medical Awareness
• Understanding Hypothermia
• Cold Stress and Frostbite
• Heat Loss Mechanisms
• Recognizing and Responding to Cold Emergencies
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## Section 4 – Lighting, Power & Visibility
• Flashlights and Emergency Lighting
• Lumens, Runtime, and Battery Types
• Headlamps, Lanterns, and Area Lighting
• Portable Power Banks and Battery Packs
• Generators and Backup Power
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## Section 5 – Communications & Amateur Radio
• Amateur Radio Fundamentals
• Licensing and Canadian Resources
• Operating Practices and Etiquette
• VHF, UHF, and HF Overview
• Repeaters, Simplex, and Propagation
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## Section 6 – Digital Radio & Modern Systems
• Digital Voice Overview
• DMR and DMR-over-IP
• System Fusion and Wires-X
• EchoLink and Internet-Linked Radio
• Software Defined Radio (SDR)
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## Section 7 – Navigation & Orientation
• Using a Compass
• Finding Direction Without a Compass
• Map Reading Basics
• Orienteering Concepts
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## Section 8 – Tools & Practical Skills
• Essential Tools for Home and Vehicle
• Knife Safety and Sharpening
• Axe and Tool Maintenance
• Field Repairs and Improvisation
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## Section 9 – Preparedness at Home & Vehicle
• Home Preparedness Basics
• Vehicle Emergency Kits
• Winter Vehicle Readiness
• Power Outages and Heating Considerations
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## Section 10 – First Aid & Health Considerations
• First Aid Kit Basics
• Cold-Weather First Aid
• Treating Exposure Injuries
• Special Considerations for Pets, Children, and Seniors
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## Section 11 – Documentation & Personal Readiness
• Essential Documents and Records
• Emergency Contact Lists
• Insurance and Asset Records
• Digital and Physical Backups
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## Section 12 – Power, Energy & Sustainability
• Battery Systems and Power Management
• Solar Power Basics
• Portable Energy Systems
• Wind and Hybrid Power Considerations
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## Section 13 – Reference & Continuing Learning
• Glossary of Terms
• Checklists and Quick Reference Guides
• Tools, Calculators, and Worksheets
• Ongoing Updates and Additions