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Santa Clara County ARES®/RACES

Field Operations Type III, Part B and Type II

Course Description

This course is the second part of a two-part course designed to prepare individuals to perform field communicator duties as a fully independent operator.

Intended Audience
Hams interested in performing Field Communicator duties.
Prerequisites

NOTE: The above prerequisites are not strictly enforced. But in order to get the most out of this course, you should have previously attended the above courses. If you have not yet attended one or more of the prerequisites, you should carefully review the course materials for the missed prerequisites prior to attending this course. Then, be sure to attend any missed prerequisites at your earliest opportunity.

Format
In person, 3 hours, with Q&A by radio
Students should bring
  • Copy of course materials (see below)
  • Pen/pencil and pad of paper
  • HT with headset or ear bud and batteries to last on low power for class time
  • Check for additional location-specific items on the sign-up page
Learning Objectives
  • Properly execute an assignment, including selecting equipment, field operations, dealing with problems, and demobilization
  • Understand and use field operations checklists
Topics Covered
  • Simulated deployment (continued):
  • Type III Field Equipment
  • Type II Field Equipment
  • On Site Operations
  • Traffic Types
  • Message Passing Intro
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Dealing With Problems
  • Demobilization
  • Checklists

Class Dates and Registration

This class is normally scheduled twice a year, in February and August.

Course Materials and Pre-Work

Course materials will be updated about a week before class and those signed up will be notified via email.

Review the materials from the prerequisite classes:

Read and watch the following:

Bring the partially-completed paper forms from the Part A class:

Print and bring the following on paper:

Bring the following on paper or in electronic form:
See instructions for printing multiple pages per sheet if desired.

IMPORTANT: Check for additional location-specific requirements on the class sign-up page.