AMATEUR RADIO FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
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Print| Dates: | January 28, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Tu from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
| Hours: | 1.00 |
| Location: | Riverglen Junior High |
| Instructor: | Instructor Information |
| Fee: | $10.50 |
If you are attending class at a Boise Schools location, a Community Ed site coordinator will be at the entrance to direct you to your classroom. Having an Amateur Radio License is helpful, but not required. Bring note taking supplies. Community Education classes MIGHT be cancelled due to inclement weather. Decisions will be made by Boise School District leadership regarding evening activities, including Community Ed classes. Listen to local radio or television stations for information on weather cancellations or call the Community Education office at 208-854-4047.
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Course Description
Many Idahoans get an Amateur Radio License so that they can use Amateur Radio for "Emergencies."The intent of this class is to show newly Licensed Amateur Radio operations (Hams) how they can do that and be prepared for when traditional communications means are down. This includes discussion of what you need to do as well as examples of how you can be prepared "just in case." Having an Amateur Radio License is helpful, but not required. Bring note taking supplies.
Click instructor link for biography; ages 18+.