Observer Ranch Family Radio Awareness and Communications Class
SPONSORED BY RETEVIS
Thank you for your support! We are proud to showcase Retevis amazing products! We encourage all to please visit their website at www.retevis.com
What did we go over?
We covered topics like:
Communication is a Lifeline
When modern infrastructure fails
Real world examples
Radio Still works
Radio Saves Time
Community Preparedness
The Roles of Amateur Radio
Training and building your plan
Equipment Walkthrough
Key Takeaways
Licensing Walkthrough and Help
LOADS OF AWESOME INFORMATION!
Starting the day!
We started our first day with classroom instruction and a detailed break down of radio types, importance, and different modes for different applications. We answered a multitude of participant questions and gave detailed explanations on how radio communications play a vital role in emergency preparedness.
Expert Instruction!
505JTF team communication lead, Kyle “Larp”, gave expert advice and instruction to classroom attendees with more complex and in depth questions. Radio can be complicated for some! But with good practice, and easy to understand instruction, you to can become a radio pro!
GMRS 1 on 1 practice!
Here we got to break the classroom into different sections. Some got to go outside and learn about HF operations and even make contacts with other stations around the country! While others remained inside and had the opportunity to practice proper radio etiquette on GMRS frequencies through the Retevis RT97L GMRS Repeater!
HF and Beyond Line of Site Radio practice!
In this exercise student were given the opportunity to practice HF (High Frequency) operations and make contacts across the country! Students made several contacts with other amateur radio operators including a observatory located in southern Texas.
Kyle “Larp”, set up his portable manpack along with a long-wire antenna and portable mast. Students were given instruction on how to set this radio up and then were shown how to “hunt” and find contacts on specific radio frequencies. Showcasing the resiliency and raw power of HF communications in emergency settings with limited equipment.
RETEVIS Provided Giveaway items, and Sponsorship!
Thank you Retevis for your support and sponsorship for this class! For amazing products and top of the line customer service visit their website below!
Repeater for our disaster response operations!
This full metal, heavy duty, high power, work horse of a repeater, was generously provided to us for our ongoing field operations in areas affected by natural and man made disasters. We are grateful for the added infrastructure and know this unit will provide our teams with longer range communications when working in harsh and destroyed environments. THANK YOU Retevis for your support!
NR30S GMRS Handheld Radio
One of our lucky classroom students got to walk away with this powerful GMRS radio loaded with amazing features such as:
Bluetooth programming via your phone
long-range communication capabilities of 3-7 km
IP67 waterproof rating
AI noise reduction technology for clear sound
2800mAh battery providing up to 17 hours of use
color LCD display for easy navigation.
NOAA weather alerts
group call function
USB-C charging for convenience
HAM HA2 Handheld Transceiver Radio!
Another one of our lucky students got to go home with this LOADED with features HAM radio!
This was truly a amazing giveaway item for the class this radio come with a ton of amazing features!
Bluetooth APP programming
integrated GPS and APRS tracking
IP67 waterproof protection
10W high power output for extended communication range
long-lasting 2800mAh battery for up to 77 hours of standby time.
