2018 Year-End Summary

Course Description

This class will cover core course materials and operating procedures that have been updated, newly released, or not previously discussed, in the previous 12 months and provide a preview of things to come.

NOTE: this course is *not* a substitute for the core courses and does not replace the need to attend them.

Intended Audience

Any new or experienced hams or MACs that missed any of the core courses presented in 2018 timeframe.

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license
• Course: Any of the core courses

Format

In person, 3 hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

Learning Objectives

• Understand the changes to training classes and operations procedures that occurred during 2018
• Better understand key concepts that are reinforced
• Be aware of additional changes that are coming soon

Topics Covered

• Training
• Field Operations
• Message Passing
• Net Control and Procedures
• Packet Operations
• Countywide Drill Recap
• Data Network Update
• Amateur Radio for Emergency Managers