BBF-RAD-105 / Foundation / Proposed curriculum

Rugged Radios, Batteries & Field Maintenance

Planned 2.5 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. Inspect seals, ports, antennas and battery contacts
  2. interpret IP ratings
  3. calculate practical energy budgets
  4. rotate batteries
  5. prevent moisture damage
  6. identify faults without unauthorized RF modifications.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

RT45P, RB48, RT29; spare batteries; inspection checklist

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

Perform pre-use and post-use checks and create a three-day battery and charging plan.

Course details

Duration: 2.5 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-105
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.