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# Tait Radio Academy

Free educational content about Critical Communications

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- [Home](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/) - Courses by experts with decades of industry experience in education and radio technology. Each course consists of short videos, a pdf study guide, and an exam
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- [Courses](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/) - Here are the current courses for radio training with the Radio Academy. Each course is broken down into a series of lessons
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## Courses

- [Basic Radio Awareness](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/basic-radio-awareness/)
- [Introduction to P25](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/intro-to-p25/)
- [Introduction to Industrial Control Systems](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/introduction-to-industrial-control-systems/)
- [Introduction to Intrinsically Safe Radios](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/introduction-to-intrinsically-safe-radios/) - This course will help you to interpret IS standards, based on their location in the world, and the environment under which the IS radios will be used.
- [Best Practice for Radio Users](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/courses/best-practice-radio-users/) - This course focuses on end-user training for connecting and communicating clearly and efficiently on your radio. Great for users of all industries!

## Lessons

- [What is Broadband?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/what-is-broadband-communications/) - Broadband is widely described as the great game-changer for mission-critical communications. So what is ‘broadband’? Not a specific technology. Rather, ‘broadband’ loosely refers to high speed, high-capacity wideband data transmission that can transport multiple signals simultaneously. It can be implemented in a variety of technologies. Think of a very wide multi-lane highway simultaneously transporting different
- [Clear, Efficient Communications](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/clear-efficient-communications/) - Once you've connected to the person or people you need to communicate with, it's important to keep communications clear and efficient. Here's how:
- [Get Connected](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/get-connected/) - You've got your radio and want to make a call - what do you do? This lesson answers exactly that.
- [Introduction to Radio Communications Principles](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/introduction-to-radio-communications-principals/) - All forms of communication follow the same basic principles. In this first chapter, we explore those principles and the different ways in which people communicate. We also look at radio waves and learn how radio technology is able to make your voice heard many miles away.
- [An overview of common I.S. standards](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/an-overview-of-common-i-s-standards/) - A number of different standards worldwide help guide manufacturers, purchasers and users in the design, manufacture, selection and operation of IS radios. The first two videos will introduce them. 1.1: What is Intrinsically Safe? 1.2: Global Explosive Atmosphere Regulations
- [Final Assessment](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/intro-intrinsically-safe-radios-final-assessment/)
- [Applying Intrinsic Safety](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/applying-intrinsic-safety/) - This last lesson looks at practical tips and applications for Intrinsically Safe in the real world. It includes two videos: 3.1: Putting IS into action 3.2: ​Purchasing and Using IS Equipment
- [Locations and Labels](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/locations-and-labels/) - These three videos explore the different regulations and labels used around the globe. 2.1: Hazardous Location Classifications 2.2: Labeling - the numbers and letters 2.3: Matching the location and the label
- [Call Types and Features](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/p25-call-types-and-features/) - This three part lesson explains the different types of voice calls and data calls, as well as P25 encryption.
- [Channel Operation and Configuration](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/p25-channel-operation-configuration/) - Learn the difference between physical and logical channels, how to operate channels, and how to configure channels and number P25 systems.
- [Final Assessment](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/intro-to-p25-final-assessment/)
- [Final assessment](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/final-assessment-2/) - Once you have completed all the lessons, you can take this final assessment to earn a Tait Radio Academy certificate.
- [P25 Network Architecture](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/p25-network-architecture/) - This lesson series contains 6 topic videos that will increase your understanding of P25 network architecture. Thanks to P25 open standards, there are many pieces that can come together to create your critical communications network. Select a topic below to access the video.
- [Final assessment](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/final-assessment/) - Once you have completed all the lessons, you can take this final assessment to earn a Tait Radio Academy certificate.
- [Communications Systems](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/communications-systems/) - No two communication networks are the same. Trunked or conventional? Digital or analog? TDMA or FDMA? In chapter three, we explore the different types of communication systems and their various benefits and disadvantages.
- [Modulation and Radio Building Blocks](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/lessons/modulation-and-radio-building-blocks/) - In this chapter we discuss modulation and the building blocks of radio. How does your voice get converted into waves that can be transmitted and received by radio devices?

## Topics

- [The Benefits of Broadband Communications](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/the-benefits-of-broadband-communications/) - The Benefits of Broadband Communications We've had a look at what makes up Broadband technology. Now I'd like to talk about some of the benefits that mobile broadband communications can deliver. Smartphones show you some of what mobile broadband can offer professional users. Smartphone communications are mainly data oriented. Even voice calls are carried as
- [What is Broadband Communications?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-broadband-communications/) - Broadband is widely described as the great game-changer for mission-critical communications. So what is ‘broadband’? Not a specific technology. Rather, ‘broadband’ loosely refers to high speed, high-capacity wideband data transmission that can transport multiple signals simultaneously. It can be implemented in a variety of technologies. Think of a very wide multi-lane highway simultaneously transporting different
- [What are the Different Types of Broadband Communications?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-are-the-different-types-of-broadband-communications/) - Ethernet You will be familiar with as the standard technology for wiring together computers and networking devices to create an office or home network (LAN). If you have ever plugged a cable from your computer to a modem or router/switch, then you have made use of an Ethernet connection. An Ethernet cable looks like a
- [What is Multiband Radio?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-multiband-radio/) - You may have seen the photo of a police officer in a squad car sitting next to several mobile or portable radios. Each radio gives access to a different radio network or frequency band. If this picture could speak, it might say ‘why isn’t there a single radio that can replace all of these?’. Technology
- [​Purchasing and Using IS Equipment](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/​purchasing-and-using-is-equipment-1/) - All batteries and accessories must also be compliant. If any one part of the radio is non-compliant, the whole system is non-compliant & presents a safety risk
- [Putting Intrinsically Safe into action](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/putting-is-into-action-1/) - Intrinsically Safe (or IS) equipment is designed to operate in potentially explosive atmospheres without the risk of causing a fire or explosion
- [Matching the location and the label marking](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/matching-the-location-and-the-label-marking-1/) - Once we understand Hazardous Location classification and what the equipment markings are, we can compare them to make sure the equipment is suitable for use. In the North American marking scheme, the division or zone is specifically mentioned, so matching equipment to location is relatively easy. With ATEX and IECEx marking, the zone is indirectly
- [Labeling - the numbers and letters on the back of the radio](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/labeling-the-numbers-and-letters-on-the-back-of-the-radio-1/) - Certification is carried out by approved bodies, who may be registered under multiple systems. In North America these are Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs). In Europe the laboratories are Notified Bodies under the ATEX scheme. Under the IECEx system they are Certification Bodies (ExCB). In Brazil the laboratories are accredited by INMETRO. All IS certified
- [Hazardous Location Classifications](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/hazardous-location-classifications-1/) - Hazardous area classification Hazardous area classification is required by government regulatory bodies. These areas are defined by both severity and frequency of risk. Globally, there are two main area classifications: divisions and zones. Divisions vs Zones Division classification is traditionally used in North America. Zone classification originated in Europe but is now adopted worldwide. While
- [What is Intrinsically Safe (IS)?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-intrinsically-safe-1/) - Intrinsically Safe (or IS) equipment is designed to operate in potentially explosive atmospheres without the risk of becoming a fire or explosion.
- [Global Explosive Atmosphere Regulations](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/global-explosive-atmosphere-regulations-1/) - Used in 30+ or more IECEx member countries, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) system for explosive atmospheres (Ex) equipment, is the global benchmark.
- [Regular Radio Checks](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/regular-radio-checks-1/) - Having a working radio is essential for critical users. You don’t want to be caught with a device that won’t work because you weren’t careful in the office.
- [How does trunking work?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/how-does-trunking-work-1/) - Trunked networks get their name from the world of telephony. Traditionally two cities would bundle their connections together into a single thick line like the trunk of a tree, which is known as a trunked line. The local household loop lines operated like the branches of a tree, one line for each household. The reason
- [How do repeaters work?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/how-do-repeaters-work-1/) - Working with a handheld is similar to working with a walkie-talkie. As long as somebody is in a straight line from them, a user can talk to them. This is a radio to radio connection and is called simplex communication. A walkie-talkie works fine if there is no obstruction between the radio that is calling
- [What is a radio wave?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-a-radio-wave-1/) - As mentioned in the basic communication model, in order to convey information to somebody: A user must impose a pattern, which interacts with a medium in a channel, which gets decoded at the recipient's end, and is finally received in a form in which the recipient can understand it. Most of these interactions between the
- [What is Communication?](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/topic/what-is-communication-1/) - Communication begins when somebody wants to convey information to somebody else. That information must be presented as some kind of pattern. For example, speech is a pattern, smoke signals are a pattern, talking drums are a pattern, telephone calls are pattern, Morse code is a pattern. These patterns then travel over a communication channel, typically

## Quizzes

- [Best Practice for Radio Users - Final Quiz](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/quizzes/basic-radio-etiquette-final-quiz/)
- [Introduction to DMR - Final Quiz](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/quizzes/introduction-to-digital-mobile-radio-final-quiz/)
- [Introduction to Intrinsically Safe Radios - Final Quiz](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/quizzes/introduction-to-intrinsically-safe-radios-final-quiz/)
- [Introduction to P25 - Final Quiz](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/quizzes/introduction-to-p25-final-quiz/)
- [Basic Radio Awareness – Final Quiz](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/quizzes/radio-basics-101-final-assessment/)

## Certificates

- [Basic Radio Awareness](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/certificates/basic-radio-knowledge/)
- [Introduction to DMR](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/certificates/introduction-to-dmr/)
- [Introduction to P25](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/certificates/introduction-to-p25/)
- [Introduction to Intrinsically Safe Radios](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/certificates/introduction-to-intrinsically-safe-radios/)
- [Best Practice for Radio Users](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/certificates/basic-radio-etiquette/)

## Categories

- [Radio](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/category/radio/)
- [P25](https://www.taitradioacademy.com/category/radio/p25/)