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* Sit in on the unit during a Basic NET class (email the NET Coordinator for details); OR
* Sit in on the unit during a Basic NET class (email the NET Coordinator for details); OR
* Review the curriculum and complete an online quiz confirming that the candidate is familiar with the principle concepts.
* Review the curriculum and [https://pbem.link/unit9quiz complete an online quiz] confirming that the candidate is familiar with the principle concepts.


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. See [[Obtaining an Amateur Radio License]].


4. Obtain fundamental FEMA Independent Study (IS) certificates. The IS certifications needed are:  
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.
. The classes for these certifications are internet based and can be completed at your leisure. IS-100, 200, 700 and 800, which 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 [[Media:PBEM NET ARO Task List.pdf|ARO Task List]].
* [https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2022/PBEM%20NET%20ARO%20Task%20List%2011JAN21-v2_0.pdf Regular PDF]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13UmhAlq6OtvKY7-9TW7g2a2PZUR2ej-J/view?usp=drivesdk Computer-fillable PDF]
Depending your background and experience level, there are two possibilities plus all the "shades of grey" between them:


* If you are radio-proficient -- understand the remaining components of the certification task list -- you are ready for certification and can contact your RTL to sign up for the next certification group offered.
* If you are radio-proficient -- understand the remaining components of the certification task list -- you are ready for certification and can contact your RTL to sign up for the next certification group offered.
* If you are '''not''' radio-proficient -- cannot demonstrate knowledge of each of the remaining task list items -- you will need additional experience prior to certification. While each operator is ultimately responsible for his/her own training, your RTL can likely refer you to hands-on radio operations training in your area or another operator -- an “Elmer” -- that may be able to assist.
* If you are '''not''' radio-proficient -- cannot demonstrate knowledge of each of the remaining task list items -- you will need additional experience prior to certification. While each operator is ultimately responsible for his/her own training, your RTL may be able provide you some personal training or refer you to hands-on radio training opportunities or to another operator that can serve as a mentor.


There are five RTLs, with each assigned to an area of Portland. To determine who your RTL is, please view the [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/documents/net-radio-training-liaison-rtl-map-0/download Radio Training Liaison (RTL) Map] and email your RTL.
There is a volunteer RTL in each of six regions of Portland. To determine which region you are in, please view the [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/documents/net-radio-training-liaison-rtl-map-0/download RTL Map] The names of the RTLs on the map may be out of date, so see the bottom of [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 this web page] for the current list.


The following are links to resources that should be useful in preparing to complete the ARO Task List.
The following are links to resources that should be useful in preparing to complete the ARO Task List.
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* [[Tactical Call Signs]]
* [[Tactical Call Signs]]
* [[Prowords for Traffic Handling]]
* [[Prowords for Traffic Handling]]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10X1t7dmdxHE34z67ZgjAiDaIHHvGHK9k?usp=sharing Folder of Form 8 messages] featuring using prowords in messages (see second page of each)
* NET Form 1C
* NET Form 1C
** [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 1c: Team Situation Report with Totals|Blank Form]]
** [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 1c: Team Situation Report with Totals|Blank Form]]
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