Emergency Communications 101

Gain the critical skills needed to effectively communicate during events and emergencies, ensuring the safety of yourself, your family, and your community.

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What is APRS (Amateur Packet Reporting System)

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Ham Radio Antennas, The Different Types of Ham Radio Antennas, hf antenna, portable hf antenna, base station antennas, mobile hf antennas

10M - 80M Antenna

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Connectors and Power Supply

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Level 1

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General License Course + Amateur Extra License Course
$199 $149
Level 2

All-In-One Ultimate HF Radio Package

General License Course + Amateur Extra License Course
$2200 $1499

Your package includes everything you need to start making worldwide contacts.

What is APRS (Amateur Packet Reporting System)

HF Radio

Ham Radio Antennas, The Different Types of Ham Radio Antennas, hf antenna, portable hf antenna, base station antennas, mobile hf antennas

10M - 80M Antenna

CB vs Ham Radio, CB Radio vs Ham Radio, Difference between CB Radio and Ham Radio

Connectors and Power Supply

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Everything You Need Is Included.

Your package includes everything you need to start making worldwide contacts.

  • HF Radio
  • 10M – 80M Antenna
  • Connectors and Power Supply
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HF Radio

Access multiple frequency bands for voice, digital modes, and Morse code. Compact design and intuitive interface.

Nagoya NA-771 extended range handheld antenna

10M - 80M Antenna

Designed to pick up signals from a wide range of distances. Durable construction and easy-to-install design.

Radioddity-GA-510

Connectors and Power Supply

Secure and stable connection between HF radio and antenna. Stable and consistent power source.

Introducing the HF Masterclass

Your key to making contacts all around the world with ham radio.

Technician License Course (Level 1)

Get Ready to Become an Effective Emergency Communicator!

From understanding the basics to setting up a reliable communication network in a crisis. Learn everything you need to know about staying connected when it matters most.

Do you want to ensure you can communicate effectively during emergencies, without relying on the internet or cell phones?

Do you want to participate in public service for EmComm groups like ARES, RACES, AuxComm, CERT, and more? 

You’ve come to the right place!

This course will teach you the fundamentals of public service and personal emergency communications!

Welcome to the Ham Radio Prep Emergency Communications Course!

Ham radio is so much more than just getting licensed – it’s about getting active and on the air!

This course starts with the basics and teaches you everything you need to become an efficient emergency communicator, including:

  • Selecting Your Equipment and Making Your First Contacts
  • Participating In Public Service Events
  • Working with EmComm Organizations like ARES, RACES, FEMA, SATERN, and others
  • Creating a Personal EmComm Plan for You and Your Family
  • HF Emergency Voice and HF Emergency Digital (including WinLink and VARAC!)
  • And much, much more!
 

You’ll learn all of this in a step-by-step course with easy to understand videos, lessons, guides, and activities.

By the end of this course, you’ll be an efficient emergency communicator.

Meet Your Instructor

Taught by Ham Radio Experts

Jim Reed, N4BFR

Jim Reed
N4BFR

You’ll hear from various domain experts with decades of experience, led by lead instructor Jim Reed (N4BFR). Jim is an Amateur Extra class ham that enjoys teaching new hams and helping experienced hams increase their knowledge. Jim is the instructor for multiple Ham Radio Prep classes, is a volunteer examiner, and has achieved many operating awards like DXCC, Worked All States, and Worked All Continents and is active in various Emergency Communications groups and public service events.

Jim Reed, N4BFR

Lead Instructor

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

Designed to Make Learning EASY!

No matter how you learn best, this course will work for you.

You’ll be immersed in the world of emergency communications with stunning videos, comprehensive guides, activities, quizzes and bonus materials that keep you engaged and learning.

Earn Your Emergency Communication Certification

Upon successfully completing the Emergency Communications 101 course, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion. This certificate serves as recognition of your knowledge and skills in emergency communication, demonstrating your ability to effectively set up and operate communication networks during critical situations.

Course Syllabus

This course starts with the basics and takes you step-by-step through the critical skills needed to effectively communicate during events and emergencies. It's jam-packed with high production value
videos, guides, quizzes, and bonus references that make learning easy!

Lesson 1 Video 14 minutes
Introduction Chapter Text
Quiz – Event Overview 4 Questions
Lesson 2 Video 14 minutes
Event Overview chapter Text
Quiz – Event Overview 4 Questions
Lesson 3 Video 13 minutes
Comms Briefing chapter Text
Quiz – Comms Briefing 3 Questions
Lesson 4 Video 12 minutes
Net Operations chapterText
Quiz – Net Operations 3 Questions
Lesson 5 Video 13 minutes
Handheld Radios chapterText
Activity: Select your HT for emcommMultimedia
Quiz – Handheld Radios 3 Questions
Lesson 6 Video 16 minutes
Manually Programming Radios chapterText
Quiz – Manually Programming Radios 3 Questions
Lesson 7 Video 18 minutes
Programming a Radio with a Computer chapterText
Quiz – Programming a Radio with a Computer 3 Questions
Lesson 8 video 5 minutes
Personal Deployment Prep chapterText
Quiz – Personal Deployment Prep3 Questions
Lesson 9 video 16 minutes
Lesson 9 Recap
Activity: Big City Marathon ChallengeMultimedia
Lesson 10 video 26 minutes
Debrief and Lessons Learned chapterText
Quiz – Debrief and Lessons Learned 20 Questions
Lesson 11 video15 minutes
Mobile VHF/UHF Emcomm chapterText
Quiz – Mobile VHF/UHF Emcomm4 Questions
Lesson 12 video part 1  9 minutes
Lesson 12 video Part 2 15 minutes
Natural Disasters chapterText
Quiz – Natural Disasters4 Questions
Lesson 13 video 17 minutes
Natural Disasters chapter Text
Quiz – Natural Disasters 5 Questions
Lesson 14 video Part 1 11 minutes
Lesson 14 video Part 1 Text
Lesson 14 Part 1 Quiz (IS-100.C)
Lesson 14 video Part 2 10 minutes
Lesson 14 video Part 2 Text
Lesson 14 Part 2 Quiz (IS-700.B Quiz)
Lesson 14 video Part 3 2 minutes
Lesson 14 video Part 3 Text
Lesson 14 Part 3 Quiz (IS-100.C)
Lesson 14 Activity: Obtain FEMA Certifications
Lesson 15 video 17 minutes
HF Emergency Voice chapterText
Quiz – HF Emergency Voice4 Questions
Worksheet: HF Go Kit Checklist
Lesson 16 Video 13 minutes
HF Emergency Digital chapterText
Lesson 16 Quiz 5 Questions
Activity: Send a Winlink messageMultimedia
Activity Check 1 Questions
Lesson 17 video 14 minutes
Personal Communications chapterText
Quiz – Personal Communications 3 Questions
Lesson 18 Video 7 minutes
Managing Power chapterText
Quiz – Managing Power 4 Questions
Battery Calculator
Activity: Calculate your needed battery capacityMultimedia
Activity Check Multimedia
 
Lesson 19 video 14 minutes
Lesson 19 LessonText
Worksheet / Checklist Library

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Introduction to Public Safety and Personal Comms

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Introduction to Public Safety and Personal Comms

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Prerequisites

Before taking this class, we recommend having at least an Amateur Radio Technician License, and a General License is ideal. If you need to get or upgrade your license, sign up for our Ham Radio Prep License Classes. You can take both classes at the same time if you wish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not! Even if you are a complete beginner, this course will teach you everything you need to know to learn emergency communications starting with the basics. We recommend having at least an amateur radio Technician License or higher to be able to participate in the course, which you can take at the same time as this course.

You don’t need any equipment to start this course! Inside the course, we’ll take you through equipment selection starting with a handheld and moving on to HF transceivers. 

Our team has spent thousands of hours to design and produce a course that makes it EASY to learn emergency communications, and ultimately saves you time and frustration. 

  • Higher Production Value -> Our course is engaging and easier to follow for all learning styles
  • Comprehensive -> Our course teaches you all of the important concepts step-by-step so that you don’t miss any important information
  • Learn from the Experts -> skip the line and learn directly from the experts with decades of emergency communications experience
  • Bonus Materials -> Our course contains bonus materials like PDF guides to download for reference

When you buy this course, you’re buying decades of experience, thousands of hours of work,  jam-packed into an easy to use format.

And if that wasn’t enough, it’s backed by a 30-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

It’s a no-brainer!

Technician License
Level 1: Technician License

Access to VHF / UHF, great for starting with handheld radios.

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Level 2: General License

Open up access to many HF bands, which means nationwide and worldwide communication.

Amateur Extra License
Level 3: Amateur Extra License

The highest amateur class offered by the FCC.

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