Amateur Radio – Basics – Hybrid class

Learn the basics about amateur radio – FRS, GMRS, and Ham.  This class is for radio newbies and those considering getting into radio communications.

• Sunday, March 1st
• 1pm to 3pm
• North Seattle College (9600 College Way N.)
  • Education Building, Room 2843
  • Parking rules are enforced – $6 for 2 hours – pay stations on map below
• Or Online via Zoom
• Registration is required whether attending in person or online

ALL participants must register…    https://signup.com/go/gQcggSc

• Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Topics covered:

• Differences between amateur radio types – Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), and Amateur radio (Ham)
• How each can be used in emergency and community communications
• How and when to use “repeaters”
• What post-disaster communications should look like in Seattle
• And more…

NOTE:

• Bring your GMRS radio; we will program it during class.
  • * If you haven’t purchased a radio yet, and are considering a GMRS unit, this is the model we recommend.  BTECH GMRS-V2.
• We will practice talking on the radio at the end of class.

Feel free to reach out with questions…  EmergencyHubs@gmail.com

ALL are welcome!