Course Number: B2201 - NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER - Armstrong

Type of Course: Residence 5 days (& 16hr prerequisite self-study)

Audience: ESAs, ETs.

Overview: The NWR class employs multiple instruction delivery mechanisms for cost efficient and effective learning. This training consists of two principal venues:

1. Student Self-Study (on-site). This Web-based training consists of seven pre-requisite lessons and a 20-question final test.
2. NWSTC classroom and lab. At the conclusion of the self-study portion, students will travel to NWSTC for hands-on training and skills verification.

Objectives: To provide the electronic technician with the skills required to maintain the Armstrong Weather Radio transmitter at established National Weather Service Standards.

Content: The course consists of the theory of operation, circuit analysis and practical application of diagnostic techniques of the Armstrong 100, 300 and 1000 Watt transmitters. Use of the ROAMS (Remote Off Air Monitoring System), and the Armstrong interface software is covered.

Testing: Written tests for the course include:

1. Pre-test over self-study materials
2. Take Home quiz on Day 1
3. Final quiz on Day 2

Pre-requisites:

• Contractors - CLICK HERE TO LINK TO WEB-BASED TRAINING MODULES
  NWS Employees access course through the NWS Learning Center
• Self-study Web-based lessons and test, to be comleted not more than 40 days prior to attending the resident portion of the class.

Materials: All materials are provided. Printed manual distributed in class.