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BBF-RAD-306 / Advanced field / Proposed curriculum

GPS, APRS & Digital Position Reporting

Planned 4 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. Read geographic coordinates and map datums
  2. explain APRS packets, digipeaters, gateways and privacy
  3. compare voice position reports and data beacons
  4. configure legal demonstration messaging.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

HA2/HD2 compatible models; mapping app; APRS receive tools

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

Prepare a lawful tracking scenario with coordinate verification, consent and location-data retention plan.

Course details

Duration: 4 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-306
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.