Amateur Radio Operator Qualifications - Revision history

GlennDevitt: Updated link to the initial ARO Task List from po.gov to the wiki

2026-01-04T00:40:26Z

Updated link to the initial ARO Task List from po.gov to the wiki

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	* IS-800: National Response Framework, an Introduction		* IS-800: National Response Framework, an Introduction

	FOURTH STEP: NET ARO operations training. Candidate receives and completes NET ARO operations training from her/his Radio Training Liaison. Once the candidate completes operations training and the associated [https://~~www~~.~~portland.gov/sites~~/~~default~~/~~files~~/~~2022~~/~~PBEM%20NET%20ARO%20Task%20List%2011JAN21-v2_0~~.pdf task list], the ARO Coordinator informs the NET Coordinator that the candidate may be issued an ARO badge.		FOURTH STEP: NET ARO operations training. Candidate receives and completes NET ARO operations training from her/his Radio Training Liaison. Once the candidate completes operations training and the associated [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/0/09/PBEM_NET_ARO_NCO_Certification_Task_List.pdf task list], the ARO Coordinator informs the NET Coordinator that the candidate may be issued an ARO badge.

BruceSchafer: Added internal link

2025-09-26T16:55:05Z

Added internal link

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	SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license		SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license
	Candidate passes the exam required to receive an Amateur Radio Technician license from the FCC, and confirms by forwarding his/her FCC call sign to the NET Coordinator.		Candidate passes the exam required to receive an Amateur Radio Technician license from the FCC, and confirms by forwarding his/her FCC call sign to the NET Coordinator.
	Exam classes are periodically facilitated by the NET program. Candidates can also study the textbook, and/or complete practice exams. ~~A list of study aids, available classes, and testing times and locations~~ is available on [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio NET Amateur Radio Resources]		Exam classes are periodically facilitated by the NET program. Candidates can also study the textbook, and/or complete practice exams. See [[Obtaining an Amateur Radio License]]. Some additional information is available on [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio NET Amateur Radio Resources]

	THIRD STEP: FEMA Independent Study CertificatesCandidate completes and receives certification in the following FEMA IS courses:		THIRD STEP: FEMA Independent Study CertificatesCandidate completes and receives certification in the following FEMA IS courses:

BruceSchafer: Updated external link

2025-09-26T16:50:29Z

Updated external link

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	SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license		SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license
	Candidate passes the exam required to receive an Amateur Radio Technician license from the FCC, and confirms by forwarding his/her FCC call sign to the NET Coordinator.		Candidate passes the exam required to receive an Amateur Radio Technician license from the FCC, and confirms by forwarding his/her FCC call sign to the NET Coordinator.
	Exam classes are periodically facilitated by the NET program. Candidates can also study the textbook, and/or complete practice exams. A list of study aids, available classes, and testing times and locations is available at https://www.~~portlandoregon~~.gov/pbem/~~69887.~~		Exam classes are periodically facilitated by the NET program. Candidates can also study the textbook, and/or complete practice exams. A list of study aids, available classes, and testing times and locations is available on [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio NET Amateur Radio Resources]

	THIRD STEP: FEMA Independent Study CertificatesCandidate completes and receives certification in the following FEMA IS courses:		THIRD STEP: FEMA Independent Study CertificatesCandidate completes and receives certification in the following FEMA IS courses:

BruceSchafer: Added link to unit 9 curriculum and quiz and took out dated list of what is covered by curriculum.

2024-07-30T15:43:02Z

Added link to unit 9 curriculum and quiz and took out dated list of what is covered by curriculum.

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	FIRST STEP: Basic NET Training, Unit 9 (Communications)		FIRST STEP: Basic NET Training, Unit 9 (Communications)
	Candidate receives this component during Basic NET training. If the ~~candidate took Basic NET before~~ Unit 9 ~~became part of the~~ curriculum~~, s~~/he can ~~complete Unit 9 along with a Basic NET class taking it or receive this training from a NET ARO.~~		Candidate receives this component during Basic NET training. As an alternative, candidates can review the Unit 9 curriculum and [https://pbem.link/unit9quiz take an online quiz]. The curriculum can be [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtunit9 found here]
	* Introduction to radio
	* Types: ~~FRS~~/~~GMRS, HAM, range, etc~~.
	* Characteristics: license, range, etc.
	* Neighborhood mapping
	* Basic operation: FRS/~~GMRS hands~~-~~on exercise~~
	* Radio net protocols
	* ITU phonetics
	* Uses tactical call sign correctly Knows what never to transmit
	* Knows what to do if not acknowledged (troubleshooting, attempt simplex, etc.)
	* Fills out ICS Communications Log

	SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license		SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license

BruceSchafer: Added content from Section 900 with updated to match current practice

2023-12-17T05:48:25Z

Added content from Section 900 with updated to match current practice

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Amateur Radio Operator Qualifications
A NET volunteer may receive an ARO designation and badge if she or he completes radio training with Portland NET and qualifies under the following curriculum outline:

FIRST STEP: Basic NET Training, Unit 9 (Communications)
Candidate receives this component during Basic NET training. If the candidate took Basic NET before Unit 9 became part of the curriculum, s/he can complete Unit 9 along with a Basic NET class taking it or receive this training from a NET ARO.
* Introduction to radio
* Types: FRS/GMRS, HAM, range, etc.
* Characteristics: license, range, etc.
* Neighborhood mapping
* Basic operation: FRS/GMRS hands-on exercise
* Radio net protocols
* ITU phonetics
* Uses tactical call sign correctly Knows what never to transmit
* Knows what to do if not acknowledged (troubleshooting, attempt simplex, etc.)
* Fills out ICS Communications Log

SECOND STEP: Amateur Radio Technician license
Candidate passes the exam required to receive an Amateur Radio Technician license from the FCC, and confirms by forwarding his/her FCC call sign to the NET Coordinator.
Exam classes are periodically facilitated by the NET program. Candidates can also study the textbook, and/or complete practice exams. A list of study aids, available classes, and testing times and locations is available at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem/69887.

THIRD STEP: FEMA Independent Study CertificatesCandidate completes and receives certification in the following FEMA IS courses:
* IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
* IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
* IS-700: National Incident Management System
* IS-800: National Response Framework, an Introduction

FOURTH STEP: NET ARO operations training. Candidate receives and completes NET ARO operations training from her/his Radio Training Liaison. Once the candidate completes operations training and the associated [https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2022/PBEM%20NET%20ARO%20Task%20List%2011JAN21-v2_0.pdf task list], the ARO Coordinator informs the NET Coordinator that the candidate may be issued an ARO badge.