AD7FO Training & EMCOMM
Classroom-ready materials • Clear, exam-focused, field-practical

Training & EMCOMM

Practical emergency communications training and license-prep syllabi designed for focused study, instructor delivery, and projector-friendly classroom sessions.

Exam-focused

Structured to reduce noise and increase retention.

Field-practical

Operating habits, message flow, and deployment basics.

Instructor-ready

Built for live delivery with optional slide support.

Emergency communications radio training setup
Built for real scenarios

A calm, repeatable approach to communications when systems are stressed.

Course basis
ARRL 4th edition
Format
Multi-day class
Trusted, standards-aligned training materials

Credibility-forward resources for amateur radio operators and emergency communications teams. Course basis: ARRL 4th ed.

Inland Empire Radio Amateurs
Community & training support
ARRL-aligned
Exam prep + EMCOMM fundamentals

Amateur License Syllabi

The license syllabi found here have everything you need to study for the Technician, General, and Extra amateur licenses.

Entry level

Technician

Foundations: operating practices, basic electronics, and essential regulations.

Structured reading plan and topic checkpoints

Exam-focused notes for fast review sessions

Clean formatting for classroom handouts

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Core HF access

General

HF privileges: propagation, antennas, operating procedures, and regulations with deeper technical basics.

Balanced coverage of theory and practical operation

Clear sequencing for accelerated multi-day courses

Consistent formatting across handouts and notes

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Advanced

Extra

Advanced regulations, operating expertise, and deeper electronics and RF safety fundamentals.

High-yield study structure for dense content

Topic mapping for targeted review sessions

Instructor-friendly pacing guidance

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Using these materials

These resources are intended to make learning and teaching easier: clear structure, consistent pacing, and print-friendly formatting. If you share them, please keep attribution intact and link learners back to the official download location.

Free-use terms (practical guidance)

  • Use in personal study, clubs, and classroom sessions without a fee.
  • Prefer linking to the original download rather than re-hosting files.
  • Keep credit and notes intact when printing or distributing copies.
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Instructor resources

If you’re teaching a class, you can request instructor-oriented materials to streamline delivery and keep pacing consistent.

Slides (by request)

PowerPoint/visual support for live delivery.

Instructor-led options

Multi-day pacing and exam timing guidance.

Handouts & checklists

Printable items for clarity in the room.

EMCOMM materials

Based on ARRL course content and practice.

Instructor preparing training materials
Consistent delivery

Pacing cues and a clean narrative for multi-day sessions.

Best for
Clubs • CERT • ARES groups
Delivery
Live class + optional slides
In-person, multi-day format

Built for the room. Built for the field.

Clear structure, strong contrast, and practical flow—so students can follow along on a projector and retain what matters.

EMCOMM Training Class

The EMCOMM training class is based on the ARRL 4th edition of the Introduction to Emergency Communication course.

Note: PowerPoint available by request
Spotlight course

A calm, repeatable approach to emergencies

Learn how to think and operate when systems are degraded—message handling, net discipline, readiness, and interoperability.

Course basis

ARRL 4th edition: Introduction to Emergency Communication.

Typical schedule
3 days
D1
Day 1
Foundations, roles, readiness, message flow.
D2
Day 2
Nets, interoperability, practical operating habits.
D3
Day 3
Review + exam timing (as scheduled) + wrap-up.

Exam timing: typically near the end of the course, based on local testing availability.

Download course PDF

For students and instructors. Print-friendly and projector-safe contrast.

Download EMCOMM Training PDF

Need slides? Request the PowerPoint via the contact form below.

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Audience
New & upgrading operators
Focus
Nets • messages • readiness
Delivery
Lecture + practical flow

EMP / CME Vulnerability Presentation

A focused, instructor-led briefing designed to clarify what electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and coronal mass ejection (CME) events can do to communications, infrastructure, and preparedness planning.

EMP (high-intensity)

Rapid, high-field transients with potential to disrupt electronics, power distribution, and communications equipment. Emphasis on realistic expectations and layered mitigation.

CME (geomagnetic storms)

Longer-duration impacts that can stress grids and long conductors, causing cascading disruptions. Focus on preparedness planning and resilient communications workflows.

Availability

This presentation is available upon request. Contact us for access and delivery options.

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