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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
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