Becoming an Official NET Amateur Radio Operator

The current ARO Task List can be found in two formats:

• Regular PDF
• Computer-fillable PDF

The following are links to resources that should be useful in preparing to complete the ARO Task List.

Part 1

• Portland NET Unit 9
• Portland NET Unit 9 Quiz

Part 2

• Portland NET Net -- Portland Neighborhood Emergency Communication Training Net

Part 3

• FEMA Courses

Part 4

• Multnomah County Amateur Radio Channels
• International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet
• Understanding Tactical Call Signs
• Prowords for Traffic Handling
• Folder of Form 8 messages, using prowords in messages (see reverse side of each)
• NET Form 1C
  • Blank Form
  • Sample Form
  • How to Voice a Form 1C – Team Situation Report with Totals – over the Air (document)
  • How to Read a NET Form 1C using an Amateur Radio (video)
• NET Form 6
  • Blank Form
  • Net Form 6 Instruction (video)
  • Keeping a Log
• NET Form 8
  • Blank Form
  • Portland NET OS practice (video)
  • Sample Form
  • Folder of Form 8 messages, using prowords in messages (see page 2 of each)
• Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN)
  • Orange Radio Box Video
  • Overview Video
  • Citywide Test Video
  • Informational Sessions and Training