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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
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General Communications Technician Training - Level 1 (GCT1)

Chris Miller  (Professor of Technology, Heartland Community College)
Location: W308
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: ETA Technical Training
Format: Training
Vault Recording: TBD
Chris Miller

GCT1 covers the basic elements of various communications concepts and technologies. This includes basic electronics, fundamentals of radio, tools, test equipment, power systems, cabling and installations, environmental systems, antennas, transmission lines, operating principles and details on radios and radio systems, serial data and IP networks, basics of fiber optic lines and systems, telephony, satellite communications, physical plant considerations, site procedures and safety practices. It is intended for novice technicians or anyone that needs a basic technical understanding of communications systems. This course is ideal for federal, state, local, and tribal emergency response professionals and coordination/support personnel with communications backgrounds.

Prerequisite: none

Takeaway

  • Practices and procedures common to radio communication technicians.

  • Learn to work within the Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure.