The learning experience
What you will learn
By the end of the proposed workshop, participants should be able to:
- Distinguish common FRS and GMRS use cases and explain when a license is required
- Choose a suitable channel and prepare a short communications plan
- Demonstrate call signs, concise message structure and read-back practice
- Complete a simulated routine check-in and emergency information relay
Workshop outline
- 40 min • radio basics, safety and legal-use overview
- 40 min • channels, equipment and planning
- 70 min • supervised partner practice and scenarios
- 30 min • review, assessment and next steps
What to bring / what is provided
Loaner radios planned where available; bring your own compatible legal radio if you have one.
Prerequisites & safety
No experience required. Any transmissions will follow applicable FCC rules.
Completion
Participation record only; no FCC license or instructor credential is awarded.
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