Intro to Comms

So you got your baofeng. Now what? This class is designed for the regular guy, who doesn’t have the interest or time to dive deep into the world of radios, but wants to learn to use the equipment they have effectively.

Topics covered:

Radio basics
◦ GMRS/CB/UHF/VHF/HF
◦ Handhelds/mobile/base
◦ Rules/etiquette/FCC
◦ Why radios?
◦ Basic comm plans

Baofeng basics
◦ Capabilities/functions
◦ Programming

Other radios
◦ Btech UV-Pro & GMRS Pro
◦ DMR radios

Antennas
◦ HT upgrades
◦ Field and base antennas

Resources
◦ Books
◦ Social media accounts
◦ Exam prep