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====== References ======
This section contains references pertaining to various aspects of ham radio.  Feel free to add your own or edit those already there.


===== For Aspiring Hams ======
  * [[howto/hambasics/home |Ham Basics Study Guide]]. <wrap todo>Under Construction</wrap>
    * [[/howto/hambasics/reference |Ham Basics Study Guide Reference]] page.
    * [[howto/conceptual_electronics_videos |Conceptual Electronics Videos]].

===== For New Hams =====
  * [[howto/newhams |For new hams]].
    * [[references/best_ham_radios_to_buy_when_starting_out|Best Ham Radios To Buy When Starting Out]]
  * [[howto/newmembers |For new members]].
  * [[references/simplex |VHF & UHF Simplex Frequencies]]
  * [[references/distracteddriving |BC Distracted Driving Laws]]

===== Misc =====
  * [[references/radioprogramming| Radio Programming]]
  * [[references/microwave |Microwave]]
  * [[references/linux |GNU/Linux Resources]]
  * [[references/band_plan_with_swr|Python Band Plan]]

===== VHF/UHF Repeaters =====
  * [[http://wp.rac.ca/vhfuhf-repeater-frequency-co-ordinators-and-councils/ |RAC's VHF/UHF Repeater Frequency Coordination]]
  * [[http://www.bcarcc.org/ |British Columbia Amateur Radio Coordination Council]]
  * RepeaterBook ([[https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/index.php?state_id=CA02|Website]]), ([[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zbm2.repeaterbook|Android App]])
  * Island Trunk System [[http://www.islandtrunksystem.org/cms/content/link-codes |pdf]] with [[http://niars.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Island-Trunk-System-Overview-Map2019-5-1024x656.jpg |map]]


===== Commercial Frequencies =====
  * [[http://sms-sgs.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sms-sgs-prod.nsf/eng/h_00010.html |Canadian Spectrum Management System Data]] (Formerly known as TAFL)
    * [[https://tafl.mckie.ca/ |Search the TAFL]]
    * [[https://tafl.jonathanmorgan.net/map.php?rec_lat=49.429954&rec_lon=-123.7&rec_siteelev=197&rec_low=118&rec_high=525&freq=&txrx=tx&dist=20&lic=&unique=n&scanner=&service=all&ad=ad&doe=&mob=n |TAFL Map]] (118 MHz - 525 MHz in Sechelt.  Click **New** in green box on top left to change)
  * [[https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=102 |RadioReference]]
  * [[http://www.interceptradio.com/slocal.php?disp=1&country=CA&state=BC |Intercept Radio]]
  * [[references/bc_forest_service |BC Forest Service Frequencies]]