2021 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 that participate in ARES/RACES

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license

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 2021
• Better understand key concepts that are reinforced
• Be aware of additional changes that are coming soon

Topics Covered

• Packet Update
• October Exercise and SET
• October Exercise Packet Operations
• Net Control Updates
• Message Passing
• BBS, Network Update
• New FCC Station Evaluations
• Volunteer Hours Reporting
• 2022 Training
• Credential Program
• Q&A