BBF-RAD-103 / Foundation / Proposed curriculum

Radio Etiquette, Phonetics & Message Handling

Planned 3 hours course focused on concrete, practice-based radio skills. Interest registration is open; instruction is not yet scheduled.

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In development — not yet enrolling. This class is a planned Black Box Fields educational offering. External licensing, certification and examination privileges belong to their relevant authorities and require independent eligibility and approval. Transmitting exercises will use only authorized services and operators.

Exactly what you will learn

  1. Learn standard phonetic alphabet, speaking pace, call initiation, identification rules, listening before transmitting, acknowledgments, repeat-backs, priority traffic and accurate message copying.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

FRS radio pairs; printed message forms; stopwatch

Instructor demonstrations, written scenarios and supervised practical exercises will be adapted to available equipment and participant credentials.

What you will produce / how we will assess

Transmit and accurately copy five simulated position, logistics and welfare messages with no critical errors.

Course details

Duration: 3 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-103
Availability: Interest list only; dates, delivery format, pricing and instructor assignments pending.
Prerequisites: Appropriate introductory coursework or equivalent background for advanced classes; any transmitting role additionally requires applicable licensing.

Register your interest

Tell us you're interested in this specific class. This is a nonbinding interest inquiry, not paid enrollment or a reserved seat.