Radios

The Sebastopol Neighborhood Communication Unit (SNCU) is a volunteer group that runs a community net that connects users of handheld FRS and GMRS radios to provide communication between neighbors and MYN neighborhoods even when there is no power and cell phones don’t work.

A critical part of the SNCU tiered communication network is for neighbors to understand and become familiar with the radio equipment needed to communicate appropriately. The Radio Basics Class (Part 1 and Part 2) provides a mix of classroom instruction and experiential learning that will take place outside the classroom. Part 1 covers items such as: what is this?, how do I use that? why does this happen? And, as time allows, Part 2 will cover how you and your radio and MYN neighborhood can take advantage of SNCU. While you learn the structure and functions of the radio network, Part 2 will also be experiential as you practice communicating with your class designated ‘net control’ operator. Part 2 will touch on such items as communication protocols and message formulation, scribe functions and how to participate in and host a radio Check-in. These and other items will be addressed more thoroughly in Radio Intermediate or Radio Advanced classes. (Radio Intermediate and Radio Advanced classes TBD).

Monthly practice Check-ins and Rehearsal Drills are available to all radio operators, past and present, for the purpose of maintaining familiarity with your radio and feeling competent using it in an emergency.

Please connect with SNCU by using the form to the right on this page to receive updates and radio event alerts.