BBF-RAD-310 / Technical licensing / Proposed curriculum

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License Exam Prep

Planned 12 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. Study commercial radio operating rules and FCC Elements 1 and 3
  2. calculate basic circuits
  3. cover modulation, transmitter troubleshooting, antennas, measurements and safety
  4. practice multiple-choice exam items.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

FCC Elements 1 and 3 study materials; meters; schematic exercises

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

Complete practice exams and documented calculations; official GROL testing through approved COLEM examiner.

Course details

Duration: 12 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-310
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.