Packet Operations Type III, Part A
Course Description
This course is the first part of a two-part course on packet operations. Part A (this course) focuses on station setup, Outpost settings, and the flow of a packet deployment. Part B addresses alternative packet software, the county packet BBS infrastructure, and packet operations in the county EOC radio room.
- Intended Audience
- Hams with experience in emergency communications who are interested in performing Packet Operator duties.
- Prerequisites
- Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license
- Field Operations Type III, Part A
- Field Operations Type III, Part B and Type II
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
- Students should bring
- Copy of course materials (see below)
- Pen/pencil and pad of paper
- No packet station is required
- Agenda
- Introduction to Packet Radio
- Building a packet station
- Packet software
- Outpost settings
- Packet field deployment
- Start up station
- Packet operations
- Shift change
- Shut down station
Class Dates and Registration
This class is normally scheduled once a year, in 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.
Bring the following on paper:
Bring the following on paper or in electronic form:
See
instructions
for printing multiple pages per sheet if desired.
Post-Class Exercises
Complete these exercises within one week of the class: