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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
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. 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:
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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.
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