Modern Civil Defense

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Communications

Class: Tactical Radio 1 - $100

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  • 06/15/24 11:00 AM EDT - 06/15/24 02:00 PM EDT @ Online (Zoom)
  • 06/16/24 09:00 AM EDT - 06/16/24 12:00 PM EDT @ Alum Creek Park, OH, USA

An introduction to Tactical Radio theory and application. This class is designed to teach someone with no radio experience the minimum necessary knowledge and skills to operate a hand-held radio in the most common tactical use cases such as establishing communications with others during an emergency, coordinating a small group in the field, and more.

The content covers basic radio theory, operating principles, and troubleshooting at a beginner level. A license is not required to attend the class but is required to fully participate in the field exercise that takes place after the class.

Class: Tactical Radio 2 - $200

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  • 06/29/24 11:00 AM EDT - 06/29/24 04:00 PM EDT @ Online (Zoom)

An intermediate class that builds on Tactical Radio 1. This class is designed to teach someone who can reliably operate a hand-held analog radio the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate radios into a variety of tactical use cases by leveraging the appropriate equipment and TTPs.

The content covers in-depth radio operation, antenna and band selection, analog and digital modes, gear selection and integration based on use case, and more. A license is not required to attend the class but is required to fully participate in the field exercise that takes place after the class.

Event: Tactical Radio 1 Field Exercise

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  • 06/16/24 12:30 PM EDT - 06/16/24 03:30 PM EDT @ Alum Creek Park, OH, USA

A field exercise that puts everything covered in Tactical Radio 1 into practice. Open to anyone that has taken the Tactical Radio 1 class within the last two years. A license is not required to attend the event but a GMRS or Amateur Radio license is required to operate a radio. A GMRS license is easy to purchase online ahead of time. Free loaner equipment is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Event: Tactical Radio 2 Field Exercise

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  • 06/30/24 10:00 AM EDT - 06/30/24 04:00 PM EDT @ Alum Creek Park, OH, USA

A field exercise that puts everything covered in Tactical Radio 2 into practice. Open to anyone that has taken the Tactical Radio 2 class within the last two years. A license is not required to attend the event but a GMRS or Amateur Radio license is required to operate a radio. A GMRS license is easy to purchase online ahead of time. Free loaner equipment is available on a first-come first-served basis.