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3. [http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license Receive your FCC amateur radio license and call sign.] This process means preparing for the FCC exam (through a class or other method) and passing it.
3. [http://www.arrl.org/getting-your-technician-license Receive your FCC amateur radio license and call sign.] This process means preparing for the FCC exam (through a class or other method) and passing it.


4. Obtain fundamental FEMA Independent Study (IS) certificates. The IS certifications needed are: 100 , 200 , 700 and 800. The classes for these certifications are internet based and can be completed at your leisure. IS-100, 200, and 700 also have wide application and are recommended for NET volunteers generally.
4. Obtain fundamental FEMA Independent Study (IS) certificates. The IS certifications needed are:  
 
. The classes for these certifications are internet based and can be completed at your leisure. IS-100, 200, and 700 also have wide application and are recommended for NET volunteers generally.


5. Complete ARO Certification. With the first four steps above complete, you are now ready to work with your Radio Training Liaison (RTL) to demonstrate your proficiency of the items on the current ARO Task List, which is available in two formats:
5. Complete ARO Certification. With the first four steps above complete, you are now ready to work with your Radio Training Liaison (RTL) to demonstrate your proficiency of the items on the current ARO Task List, which is available in two formats:

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