Brazos County ARES logo
Brazos County ARES Operational tools and training

Local · Offline · Operator Focused

Radiogram Desk

Compose, receive, check, print, and practice standard radiograms with guidance available directly inside the form.

The form teaches itself. Each radiogram field includes concise guidance explaining what belongs there, why it matters, and how that portion is handled on the air. The tool is designed for both real message preparation and practical operator training.

What it does

A focused traffic-handling workspace without accounts, cloud services, or a complicated installation.

1

Three operating modes

Compose a message, copy incoming traffic, or keep expanded training guidance visible while practicing.

2

Live check calculation

The message text is counted as you type, with a warning when the entered Check does not match.

3

Field-level help

Every major field includes plain-language guidance and specific notes for on-air handling.

4

Current references

Search and insert the current ARL numbered texts and review the current HX handling instructions.

5

Operator read mode

Convert the completed form into a clean read-through script for sending traffic deliberately.

6

Your data stays yours

Print or save a PDF, export a portable JSON file, and reopen saved traffic when needed.

Download and open

No installer is required. Keep the extracted application folder together.

Download

Select the download button and save the ZIP file to your computer.

Extract All

Right-click the ZIP file, choose Extract All, and open the extracted folder.

Open index.html

Double-click index.html. The Radiogram Desk opens in your normal browser and is ready to use.

!

If your browser or Windows displays a warning

Downloaded files may be marked as coming from the internet. Save the ZIP file, right-click it, select Properties, choose Unblock if that option appears, select Apply, and then extract the folder. The package contains HTML, text, and image files—no executable program or installer.

Ready to try it?

This is a preview release for hands-on use and feedback before the workflow is considered final.

Download Version 0.1