1) there is a York region specific list of frequencies that includes the ones you mention plus more. I am in the process of updating the list to better reflect changes that have happened recently 2) while taking the ims100 is always great. It deals with Emergency management of an incident, rather than Emergency preparedness. If you interested in getting involved with ARES, that would be a good start Look at https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/be-ready-emergency-preparedness-and-recovery For more info along the lines you mentioned. 3) As for when. Its more like if. We have to wait and see what the various served agencies need /ask for in terms of assistance. We appreciate to pro active action and encourage you to reach out to Mike va3mct (Emergency coordinator) to let him know that you are interested in getting involved .

i also have id-80ad and the mobile id-800 both club owned. I also have openspot2 which can also handle d-star cross linked from my dmr etc radio.

not using x-wires, can one still be able to use the repeaters that are linked into CQ-ONTARIO?