Learn all of this material - it is vital. Keep in mind, 8 year olds that get their ham radio licenses know all of this stuff.

HOW REPEATERS WORK - A SIMPLE EXPLAINATION

HOW TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS WORK - A WAY TOO SIMPLE EXPLAINATION

THE 10 GOLDEN RULES OF RADIO USAGE

HOW PRIVATE LINE/CTCSS WORKS

WHY TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMS ARE BAD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

THE IDEAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO REPEATERS

SAVING LIVES WITH PORTABLES AND SCANNERS

FAA RADIO TERMINOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES

PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MODULATION TECHNIQUES