Welcome to the VE6CV Educational Series.
This site is a practical, experience-based resource focused on amateur radio, emergency awareness, preparedness, and everyday skills that help people stay safe, informed, and capable in real-world situations.
The goal is not fear or alarm — it is confidence, understanding, and practical knowledge.
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## What You’ll Find Here
This site is organized as a structured handbook, broken into clear sections and chapters that build logically from fundamentals to advanced topics.
Topics include:
• Amateur radio fundamentals and operating practices
• Digital radio systems and modern communication tools
• Emergency communications and preparedness
• Cold weather awareness and safety
• Power, lighting, and energy planning
• Navigation, tools, and practical skills
• First aid, situational awareness, and decision-making
Each section is written to be understandable for beginners while still offering depth for experienced readers.
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## Start Here (Recommended)
If you are new to the site, begin with the foundations and work forward at your own pace.
• Foundations and Core Concepts
• Clothing, Footwear, and Staying Warm
• Cold Exposure and Medical Awareness
• Lighting, Power, and Visibility
• Communications and Emergency Readiness
There is no required order — explore what is most relevant to you.
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## How This Site Is Structured
Each topic is presented as a standalone chapter.
Chapters are grouped into sections so information is easy to find and revisit.
You can read casually, study deeply, or use this site as a reference when needed.
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## About the Author
The VE6CV Educational Series is written from practical field experience, technical knowledge, and years of involvement in amateur radio, emergency communications, and real-world problem solving.
This site is continuously updated and expanded as new topics are added.
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## Table of Contents
Use the Table of Contents to navigate the full handbook:
[View the Table of Contents](#)
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**VE6CV Tip:**
Preparedness is not about expecting the worst — it’s about being ready for the ordinary things that sometimes go wrong.