BBF-RAD-404 / Capstone / Proposed curriculum

Radio Network Design & Field Capstone

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. Gather a farm/event scenario's requirements
  2. select licensed versus license-free services
  3. calculate coverage, staffing, battery backup, channel plans and reporting
  4. plan interoperability and incident response.

Hands-on equipment and teaching methods

Mixed FRS/GMRS/Part 90 demonstrators as legally permitted; mapping and test 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

Submit a complete network design, execute a supervised table-top/field drill and defend the plan against technical and legal checklists.

Course details

Duration: 12 hours (planning estimate)
Course code: BBF-RAD-404
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.