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* 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 can likely refer you to hands-on radio operations training in your area or another operator -- an “Elmer” -- that may be able to assist.


There are five RTLs, with each assigned to an area of Portland. To determine which area you are in, 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Radio Training Liaison (RTL) Map]  The names of the RTLs on the map may be out of date, so see the bottom of [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 this web page] for the current list.
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RTL Map]  The names of the RTLs on the map may be out of date, so see the bottom of [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 this web page] for the current list.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.