Modular Field Reference Guide

Description

The Off Grid WX Field Reference Guide was created by amateur radio and outdoors enthusiasts who realized that retaining access to information, without relying on vulnerable electronics and network infrastructure, is critical. Whether you are an emergency manager, search and rescue professional, hiker, camper or simply someone who believes in preparing for emergencies such as internet and power outages, the OGW Field Reference Guide provides a huge array of critical data in a concise and durable format that can keep you connected and operating without having to worry about batteries running low.

The Field Reference Guide was developed and is hand-built in the US by Amateur Radio operator Austin, KC2SAH, using waterproof and durable Rite in the Rain© binders and paper (also made in the US!). When combined with writing tools by Rite in the Rain©, Staedtler©, etc. you can carry a lightweight and rugged all-weather solution for your data and note-taking for any outdoors endeavor.

One size does NOT fit all! We designed the Field Reference Guide to be a modular starting point, giving each user the flexibility to tailor and fine-tune their off grid information based on their own needs. Don’t need a certain piece of information? Take it out. Want to add something more critical? Add it in. It’s your call.

Each Off Grid WX Field Reference Guide comes stock with 112 pages (56 sheets) of critical information and fillable forms:

• Rite in the Rain© Binder in your choice of color (tan, black, green)
• Fillable emergency contacts roster
• Email-to-text reference sheet
• US amateur band plan
• Off Grid WX Data Repository request listing and instructions
• Winlink request listing
• Common amateur and other radio frequencies
• APRS commands
• Standard Q codes
• Phonetic alphabet/morse guide
• RST system guide
• ARRL communications procedures
• Time conversion
• Temperature conversion
• Distance conversion
• Optimal solar tilt and azimuth angles
• Dipole antenna construction
• Emergency Water purification
• 3 Lines of Gear Placement reference
• DCXX Entities listing
• ARRL contest schedule
• ARRL VE sections listing
• W1AW information
• IARU HF Beacon information
• WWV information
• Maidenhead grid charts for the Unites States and the world
• International time zone listing
• Numerous fillable forms/worksheets, including:
  • Frequencies of interest
  • Equipment inventory sheets
  • Radio memory reference sheets
  • Amateur repeater reference sheets
  • GMRS repeater reference sheets
  • Radio logs
  • Note paper

We also offer custom additions to your Field Reference Guide, including Condensed Radio Manuals and State Information Bundles, which include a full roster of Amateur and GMRS repeaters, as well as National Weather Service (NWS) forecast zone listings for your state.

We’re listening! Based on your feedback and suggestions, new reference material is being developed and added to this Field Reference Guide regularly! Have an idea for information you’d like to see added? Let us know–if we add it to the guide, we’ll send it to you for free as a thank you!